By Evelyn Long Hotter seasonal temperatures can pose great environmental and business challenges for restaurant operators – from a hotter-than-average dining room to humidity on the patio and heat stress for your kitchen team. But green design combined with proactive wellness policies can keep your restaurant cool, your team healthy, and your reputation strong from […]
By Evelyn Long In recent years, more restaurant operators across Canada have started looking beyond aesthetics and focusing on how environments affect emotional comfort. That shift has brought more attention to trauma-informed design, which looks at how physical spaces can increase or reduce stress. When guests feel physically and emotionally safe, they are more likely […]
This time of year brings brighter days, new ideas, and fresh flavours. Our Spring/Summer issue of Canadian Restaurant & Foodservice News magazine looks ahead to increased traffic, shifting dining habits, and strategic ways that restaurant operators can continue to thrive throughout the season. As the weather warms up, operators need to prepare for a summer […]
By Evelyn Long Warm weather in Canada typically feels so scarce throughout the year, so when it arrives, we rush to spend as much time in the heat as possible. For restaurants, this can mean seeing more business from both locals and tourists, packed patios, and seasonal menus to help draw in a crowd. Is […]
By Evelyn Long As the temperatures rise through the spring and precipitation increases, slips and falls are among the most common accidents in restaurants, creating risks for employees and customers, as moisture often gets tracked indoors, making floors dangerously slick throughout the restaurant. These hazards can quickly become costly, from staff injuries to negative customer […]
By Evelyn Long As our seasons change, and Canada experiences extreme weather swings from freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall to hot, humid summers, these shifts can affect restaurant profitability, especially in outdoor dining areas. Effective restaurant design can help you prepare and address seasonal concerns, keeping your restaurant operational and profitable all year long. Why […]
Dining out should be enjoyable, but customers now often find themselves shouting across the table just to hold a conversation. The clatter of dishes, competing conversations, and background music blend into an overwhelming wall of sound that turns what should be a relaxing meal into an exhausting experience. As restaurants prioritize modern aesthetics, many of them […]
By Evelyn Long Making changes to your restaurant this year provides the opportunity to improve efficiency and keep people coming back for more. It is easy to waste time in the kitchen or on the dining floor, but streamlining operations ensures everything runs smoothly and keeps customers happy. Here are a few suggestions for modifying […]
By Evelyn Long Winter comes with shorter days, cold temperatures, and the urge to stay at home. Seasonal traffic might seem to slow for restaurants, but with strategic planning and creativity, you can give people a reason to brave the cold and come in to experience a warm atmosphere that will have diners coming back. […]
By Evelyn Long As Canadian consumerism shifts, restaurants must keep up with the demand for transparent, sustainable practices and design. The restaurant industry can reassess its energy consumption and food waste management by implementing more sustainable practices, and this can lead to more successful operations with higher customer satisfaction. Sustainable restaurants: the key to industry […]
