Shifting consumer spending and its effect on restaurants

Consumers are cutting back on discretionary spending as they prepare for a possible recession, but have those cutbacks meant less revenue for restaurants? Are Canadians limiting their restaurant visits as inflation continues to soar? According to a recent study by Capterra,  85 per cent of consumers are worried about the looming recession, and nine out […]

Restaurateurs embrace technology ahead of a looming recession

By Mo Chaar The challenges for Canadian restaurateurs from the last few years continue as we face a possible recession. Inflation has increased costs across the board, placing financial pressure on restaurant guests and operators alike. As a result, restaurateurs face heightened pressures of meeting customer expectations, finding labour, implementing cost-effective ways to meet changing […]

Consumers still want to dine out, even amid recession concerns

As the holidays approach and so does the possibility of a recession, there are mixed reviews on predicted restaurant traffic.   Dining in restaurants is on the decline for people with lower incomes. In this year’s second quarter, one of four diners bringing in less than $45,000 per year didn’t eat out at all. That […]

Can dynamic pricing work for your restaurant?

As Canadians continue to face inflation and the possibility of a recession, many restaurants are looking to recoup costs without abruptly raising menu prices. Dynamic pricing could be the answer. What is dynamic pricing? In simple terms, it’s the idea that prices fluctuate across the board on a schedule several times a year. While this […]

Eight rules to creating a menu for recession-stricken customers

By Diane Chiasson Everyone in the restaurant industry knows that your menu is your most important marketing tool. What’s on your menu – whether it’s online, a brochure in the mail or regular foot traffice – will either convince potential customers to walk into your restaurant … or keep walking. But before you rip up […]