By Tyrone Ho Canadian restaurants have been absorbing one shock after another since 2020. COVID-19 came first, then tariffs, and this year, food and fuel prices surged. Throughout all these years, diners have been watching every dollar they spend a lot closer. Most operators have spent that stretch in survival mode, but now it’s time to […]
Today’s economic uncertainty, persistent inflation, and supply chain interruption mean restaurateurs are laser-focused on maintaining their margins. Amid controversy with the U.S. and continued tariffs, imported liquor has been limited, prices are fluctuating, and profitability is the top priority. Cocktail menus can help raise guest cheques and set your restaurant apart, but careful consideration needs […]
As the trade war continues, most restaurateurs are concerned with the current economic climate, and 70 per cent of restaurants are already experiencing tariff-related cost impacts. Recent research indicates that operators are most worried about food costs (86 per cent), tariffs (63 per cent), and the inability to increase menu prices (63 per cent). What […]
By Madan Kanala As the trade war continues, tariffs persist, and supply chain costs climb, many restaurant operators are bracing for tighter margins. Headlines point to import duties on fresh produce, dairy, and specialty goods as the primary threat. But food imports aren’t the only threat to margins, there’s another source of profit leakage that […]
Even though the GST/HST holiday from the beginning of the year prevented foodservice bankruptcies, boosted sales, and increased employment in the first two months of 2025, a long-term trade war could reverse any progress that was made. Studies show that 79 per cent of consumers think that the trade war with the U.S. will continue to […]
Today’s turbulent times mean restaurant operators are juggling even more than they’re used to, from high staff turnover to tariff wars to rising costs, and beyond. As many restaurateurs continue to struggle to recover from the days of the pandemic, these additional challenges are making it even more difficult for operators to get ahead. As […]
In the recent Canadian election, the federal Liberals won with a minority government, but what impact will that have on the foodservice industry? Earlier this year, under Liberal leadership, food was exempted from additional retaliatory tariffs, helping the foodservice industry regain some stability and protecting the 1.2 million Canadian employees. With the continued economic uncertainty, […]
As the U.S. tariffs persist, many restaurant operators are looking for ways to maximize their margins, appeal to the growing patriotic sentiment, and avoid potential supply chain disruption. With consumer confidence dropping, on-going job losses, ever-decreasing discretionary spending, and smaller purchasing power due to the suffering Canadian dollar, restaurateurs may need to be creative to […]
As Canadian patriotism continues to grow throughout most sectors in the country, Due North, North America’s leading manufacturer of self-contained retail refrigerated merchandisers, has announced the ‘EH!’ Fridge Program. The program features its QBD line of merchandisers, which have been built in Canada for over forty years. “Canadian brands, retailers, and food distributors have long […]
How will the threat of tariffs, changing immigration, and shifting consumer spending affect the foodservice industry this year? Experts are optimistically predicting adding 200,000 new jobs in 2025, with a .8 per cent industry growth in the first quarter of the year, but that growth is expected to slow as the year progresses. While nine […]
