Restaurants Canada

Don't miss your chance to learn from over 250+ experts and get everything you need to revive your business all under one roof at the #RCShow! Join us in-person or virtually for three action-packed days of insights, ideas, and innovations! The industry is coming together May 9-11, during this once-a-year event, don't be left be out!... Register now at: https://www.microspec.com/r2/RCS2022/ Learn more and register at: www.rcshow.com #networking #tradeshow #competitions #foodtrucks #FoodandBeverage #restaurantindustry #marketing #revival #foodservice #hospitalityindustry #events

Hot off the press!! Have you gotten your FREE digital copy of our latest #MENUMagazine?! Click the link to download yours today! https://www.menumag.ca/digital-magazine/... #newmagazine #magazine #foodservice #hospitality #hospitalityindustry #chefs #chef #canadianchefs #foodserviceindustry #cooking #menumagazine #reading #restaurants #restaurantindustry #restaurantscanada

The final Day 3 of the #RCShow! We can’t thank everyone enough for this amazing turnout. The energy and vibrancy on the floor, through the competitions, speakers, and every single person in the room proves that together we can #revive the industry! Can’t wait to see you all next year! April 10-12, 2023! ... @chrissavagephotos #rcshow #revival #revive #foodie #food #foodservice #networking #tradeshow #hospitalityindustry #hospitality #chefs #oystershucking #oysterbar

The Garland Canada Culinary Competition at the RC Show was intense! These 4 talented Chefs really let their creativity and personalities shine through their dishes! @welbiltcanada Swipe through to see a bit of the action! @chrissavagephotos ... #rcshow #culinary #competition #revival #hospitality #cooking #cheflife #garland #kitchenaid #gormet #foodie

The #RCShow starts tomorrow! We have assembled an unmatched group of industry giants that range from top chefs to food purveyors to established trend experts during this three-day business-building event. The RC Show will address the tumultuous changes to the restaurant industry in general to a re-imagination of meals, menus and foods, not to mention the health and well-being of those who work in the industry. ... Register now so you don’t miss the industry event of the year! Ticket prices go up tomorrow, don't delay. Register here: rcshow.com #networking #tradeshow #competitions #foodtrucks #FoodandBeverage #restaurantindustry #marketing #revival #foodservice #hospitalityindustry #events

The RC Show Speaker stage sessions are designed to help you navigate complex issues and discover what's next in foodservice. Leaders of top restaurant, beer, coffee, spirits and wine brands will discuss how they’re addressing the biggest business challenges today during seven segmented Leadership panels. Top research companies and our own Sr. Economist, Chris Elliott, will share the latest data on consumer and sales trends and where the industry is headed and what this mean...s for your business and so much more. Register & attend the #RCShow to learn from the experts presenting across all 6 stages. Register here: www.rcshow.com American Express | Uber Eats | Groupex Canada | Boudeweel | SilverChef | Cadillac Fairview | #networking #tradeshow #competitions #foodtrucks #FoodandBeverage #restaurantindustry #marketing #revival #foodservice #hospitalityindustry #events #speakers #experts

Join Noah Cappe, host of Food Network Canada’s Wall of Chefs, Wall of Bakers and Carnival Eats at RC's signature Breakfast With Champions event, Wednesday, May 11. Empower yourself and your teams with the tools to innovate and emerge successfully from this period of chaos and change. Hear from industry leaders on how they innovated to achieve success during the pandemic. Take a deep-dive into the current and forecasted future economic climate, food supply chain, labour situa...tion, and how you and the industry will be affected. In-person tickets are now SOLD OUT - virtual tickets are STILL AVAILABLE and include virtual access to the RC Show and a breakfast delivery from Skip the Dishes! Don't wait - RC Show tickets are still available, but time is running out! Register now to join us May 9-11, 2022 at rcshow.com Sponsored By: PepsiCo | Dairy Farmers of Canada | Diversey | SkipTheDishes | The Globe and Mail | Farm Credit Canada ..... #breakfastwithchampions #networking #networkingevent #tradeshow #hospitality #foodservice #hospitalityindustry #foodserviceindustry #culinaryevent #cheftalk #cheflife #chefstalk #chefslife #culinaryindustry #toronto #ontario #torontochef #ontariochef #restaurants #canadianrestaurants #futureofsuccess #reviveyourbusiness #wallofchefs #wallofbakers

We are bringing the foodservice & hospitality industry together May 9-11 at the #RCShow to launch a REVIVAL! Find the latest advancements in everything food & beverage, technology, sustainability and profitability all with the goal to rebuild and revive the businesses in our industry. Join us to gather the insights, ideas, and innovations you need to set a successful path forward. ... Time is running out, register now at www.rcshow.com so you don’t miss this event! #networking #tradeshow #competitions #foodtrucks #FoodandBeverage #restaurantindustry #marketing #revival #foodservice #hospitalityindustry #events

Congratulations to the winners of the #RCShow VIP Toronto Experience contest! These lucky winners received an RC Show All-Access VIP package, a two-night stay at Hotel X Toronto, and a night out with entertainment, food and drinks. Register* for the RC Show before May 1 for your chance to win a Patio-ready Prize pack valued at $7,000. RC Show attendees will gather the insights, ideas and inspiration to take their business and careers to the next level. Hear from over 200 ind...ustry experts. Shop a dynamic trade show floor and reconnect at networking events. Don't miss out and register at https://bit.ly/3La6k3q Learn more at rcshow.com * no purchase necessary #tradeshow #industryevents #registertowin #prizes #contest #winner #prizepack #conference #competitions #revival #restaurantindustry #hospitalityindustry #networking #foodservice #brandawareness #marketing #congratulations #hotelx #wineanddine

$3,500 in cash & prizes up for grabs at the Beyond the Rail Cocktail Competition. Your favourite cocktail competition is back at RC Show 2021. This year's competition focuses on the skills, creativity and business savvy needed to create revenue-generating cocktails and cocktail kits. Finalists will pitch cocktail kit concepts in front of a panel of esteemed judges. Apply by FEB 8 for a chance to win!... https://bit.ly/3oyyEA8

RC Show 2021 will be ONLINE LIVE, but it won’t be a collection of talking-head webinars or just another video conference. Powered by Nextech AR Solutions, the Show will offer custom augmented reality, 3D and holographic experiences. All the speakers, panels and programming will be delivered with broadcast quality sound and visuals. In addition, attendees can watch programming they might have missed, on-demand at a later date. Read more about what to expect from the RC Show on Menu Magazine: https://bit.ly/3a6TT7j

Restaurants Canada is pleased to unveil a new national working group bringing together elected officials including Small Business Minister Mary Ng, other government representatives and industry leaders to take the foodservice sector from survival to revival. #FeedingTheRecovery #RestaurantRevival https://bit.ly/39qHXy4

Given these unpredictable times, it is more important than ever to plan ahead. The Quarterly Forecast will help you understand how commercial foodservice sales are forecast to perform in 2021 and 2022. Report Highlights: - Annual commercial foodservice sales are forecast to grow by 17.4% in 2021 but will remain 16.1% below 2019 levels. Quick-service restaurants will be the first segment to return to pre-COVID levels in the latter part of 2021.... - In 2022, foodservice sales are forecast to improve by a further 14.8%, rising to $74.1 billion. Nevertheless, sales in 2022 will be projected to remain at 3.7% below 2019 levels. Download the report to learn more: https://bit.ly/39yHhFr

This Winter 2020-2021 edition of the Bar & Beverage Showcase features interesting and new bar and bev products both alcoholic and non-alcoholic for establishments to leverage on their menus. Click the link below to flip through the showcase to find out how these items can help you engineer your menu and optimize profits. https://bit.ly/2KviRnR

Recognizing Canadian Foodservice’s Community Leaders. For Chef Keith Hoare winning the 2020 Restaurant Canada’s Leadership Award was very humbling. I was shocked because I’m not a restauranteur, and it was nice to hear how people had heard about my impact through education, community service and charity work, it was nice to hear I was doing a good job and spoke volumes to the success of students going through the program. Read more about the RC Awards on MENU and how you ca...n nominate someone for the 2021 Awards, presented at the #RCShow. https://bit.ly/3p96gGg

Restaurants Canada estimates 188 thousand industry jobs have already been lost due to COVID-19 closures with another 100 thousand job losses looming during this second wave. We are calling for a provincial taskforce to develop a framework for ensuring businesses facing significant restrictions are provided aid to survive and recover as well as promote the safety precautions the industry has taken. Read more: https://bit.ly/32WLgtf

Restaurants Canada has created an easy-to-use chart to help foodservice businesses in Ontario navigate public health requirements where they operate. Establishments must comply with all measures up to and including the level assigned to their jurisdiction. See more: https://bit.ly/2U97zHl

Survival mode has helped ResQ, Mr. Sign and Winnipeg Supper Club to refine their businesses and narrow in on what is most important to them. Each entrepreneur understands that restaurants are the lifeblood of their enterprise; the familial feeling of restaurants has seeped into the mindset and their companies are better for it. They’ve managed to survive, not by being hard-ass business people, but through empathy, flexibility and cooperation.... Read more on MENU: https://bit.ly/3eH1YBu

MENU sat down with Sara D’Amato to discuss the acceleration of wine trends, and how the industry has been impacted by COVID-19. Sara will be speaking on the upcoming ‘World Wine Web: COVID-19, Wine Clubs and the Future of Wine Online and on the Web’ for Femmes Du Vin that will take place on November 2, 2020. Read more on Menu Magazine: https://bit.ly/2Hm9qFC

As Ontario continues to respond to the second wave of COVID-19 with devastating restrictions, Restaurants Canada is urging the provincial government to set up a dedicated taskforce to help businesses survive. Restaurants Canada is also continuing to urge the Government of Ontario to assure businesses that a moratorium on commercial tenant evictions will remain in place for as long as their operations are limited by COVID-19 restrictions. Everyone interested in joining the call for a dedicated taskforce to help restaurants survive the ongoing COVID-19 crisis can send a letter to their MPP at: https://bit.ly/34DemPi

As we celebrate #ENERGYSTARDay today with ENERGY STAR Canada, we want to highlight ways you can reduce your restaurant's energy consumption. Check out the full article on Menu Magazine: https://bit.ly/38ooJ9y L.E.A.F. #sustainability

Restaurants are still being forced to limit their operations in Peel because cases are rising in a region where we have not been open and therefore are not a cause of the problem. There is no data to justify the continuation of restrictions in this area. Once again our industry has been provided only hours to course correct and resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost food and thousands of people continuing to be out of work. We deserve the right to sit at the t...able with the government, to review their data and develop a plan that keeps our guests safe and ensure our businesses can stay open. Raise your voice today: https://info.restaurantscanada.org/ontario-letter

Federal update: New wage and rent subsidy details The federal government has released technical backgrounders on the proposed legislation tabled in Parliament this week for implementing changes to the wage and rent subsidies and introducing new lockdown support. Click the link in our bio to see the following overview of the business aid details proposed in Bill C-9: https://bit.ly/3n3QjPR

For Alison and her team at the Walton in Toronto, the COVID Alert app was another tool in their belt as they worked to keep customers and employees safe. Alison states: [We] thought it would be an important tool as we work with the public and have been trying hard to do everything as responsibly as possible. We do not want to be part of the problem. The staff is taking a risk coming back to work, so we need to do as much as possible to protect them as well as our customers. It’s the responsible thing to do. Read more about the COVID tracing app and how it works on Menu Magazine: https://bit.ly/3lUULAf

Restaurants Canada commends the federal government for committing to help businesses survive the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic with more than $600M in new funding. Read more: https://bit.ly/3l6YqKx

As #Ontario continues to respond to the second wave of COVID-19 with devastating restrictions, Restaurants Canada is urging the provincial government to set up a dedicated taskforce to help businesses survive. Read more: https://bit.ly/3lDPBZk

Celebrating the 2020 Taste Canada Awards Winners A champion of Canadian cookbook authors, Taste Canada is a national not-for-profit that aims to inspire readers to discover delicious recipes and diverse food stories written from a Canadian perspective. This year, as with most other events, the Taste Canada Awards were moved virtually. Check out the winners of this year's awards and the recording of the ceremony on Menu Magazine: https://bit.ly/368u0lp

With business operators facing skyrocketing insurance rates and a lack of affordable coverage, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) set up a National Commercial Insurance Task Force in February to identify solutions. The task force is now in the process of convening discussions to educate stakeholders on the insurance market challenges and factors contributing to unavailable or unaffordable insurance and is consulting with stakeholders on their sector-specific challenges in t...he face of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Restaurants Canada has been participating in these discussions and is also continuing to raise industry concerns with public officials and regulators. Learn more: https://bit.ly/36EzIvz

Our diverse and dynamic #foodservice sector has been hit hard this Thanksgiving weekend, with over 100,000 servers, bartenders, and cooks out of work this week alone. #Restaurants have been working hard to keep you and your families safe during this crisis. But we’ll need support to survive. #RestaurantsAreFamily

Restaurants Canada welcomes commitments unveiled in Ontario’s budget announcement to help small businesses like restaurants pull through the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Read all the commitments to support the province’s vital foodservice sector: https://bit.ly/2I6kh6M

Activate a new Chase account and receive $300* We understand your priority is to keep your restaurant in business, and ensure your employees and customers are protected. To support you, Chase is offering a $300 statement credit for Restaurants Canada and Groupex members that open and activate a new Chase account. Learn more: https://bit.ly/35xR4Zu

The restaurant sector was one of the first to suffer the impacts of this crisis and continues to be among the hardest hit. Restaurants deserve to see the data driving this decision and will need immediate emergency assistance so they can continue contributing to the social and economic fabric of the communities they serve. Click through to read the full story.... https://www.restaurantscanada.org//ontarios-restaurants-w/ #restaurants #foodservice #covid

As restrictions, unfortunately, move back in some of Canada’s major cities, and as the entire country continues to work through a second wave, ensuring that your dine-in or delivery menu is providing customers with the most attractive and exciting products is essential. Menu Magazine and Restaurants Canada have compiled this Fall 2020 Bar & Beverage Showcase with interesting and innovative bar products. With both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, the Bar & Bev Showcase highlights... wine to pair with your fall dishes, value-added ingredients for mocktails, and spirits for new cocktail offerings. Check out the full article here: https://bit.ly/3kAmjus

Dine and dashed dreams: Pandemic restrictions are killing Canada’s restaurant industry. Read more via The Globe and Mail: https://bit.ly/3kyPeyb

Restaurants Canada has sent a letter to Premier Doug Ford, thanking his government for remaining committed to an evidence-based approach to dining restrictions in Ontario. We look forward to continuing our work with the Government of Ontario to ensure the needs of our sector remain addressed during these extraordinarily challenging times. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3l39kRF

Taking a look at Restaurants Canada’s recent Foodservice Facts Report, the 2020 Chef Survey Trends shows us a movement towards ‘healthier’ ingredients and dishes think fermented foods and plant-based proteins, and an increased interest in unusual ingredients. Offering products that contain healthy, and unusual ingredients Boreal Botanical fits the bill on these trends. Menu Magazine spoke with Andreas Duess, founder of Boreal Botanical Brewery on this topic, and how Bor...eal Botanical can be leveraged to meet the needs of consumers in 2020. Click the link in our bio to read the full article: https://bit.ly/3oZpQoC

Ontario’s new tiered approach to COVID-19 restrictions is a step in the right direction. Restaurants Canada welcomes the province’s move to reopen indoor dining in Ottawa, Peel and York Region on Nov. 7, and in Toronto on Nov. 14. Read more: https://bit.ly/3kW2y0j

Spots are filling fast for our upcoming Foodservice Facts: The Next Normal? webinar. Join us on October 7, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. EST to hear from Restaurants Canada's Senior Economist Chris Elliott as he takes a deep dive into the 2020 Foodservice Facts report. This webinar will help you make informed decisions as your business negotiates the challenging road ahead. Foodservice Facts: The Next Normal? will provide insights into:... How the foodservice industry has changed due to COVID-19 What the outlook is for foodservice sales to 2022 What are the top food trends according to our chef survey, and how has it changed due to COVID-19 Register today: https://bit.ly/2S8Dy9D

Reflecting on the last 6 months has shown us the resilience of the foodservice industry. And while restaurants have displayed remarkable dexterity in navigating through this dark and uncertain period, it’s becoming increasingly obvious that they won’t be able to manage through the coming months alone. Jo-Ann McArthur, President and chief strategist at Nourish Food Marketing, shares her ideas for restaurants to explore adoption to help their bottom lines. Read more on Menu Magazine: https://bit.ly/34QsxRp

We appreciate the federal government acting on this critical recommendation, among other new support measures announced today, to help our sector pull through the ongoing pandemic. - Todd Barclay, President and CEO, Restaurants Canada Federal measures announced today respond to a number of critical recommendations from Restaurants Canada to support the country’s struggling foodservice sector. Click through to read more:... #COVID19 #foodservice #rentrelief #restaurantoperations #foodserviceindustry https://www.restaurantscanada.org//new-rent-subsidy-is-a-/

Join Restaurants Canada Director of Marketing Roberto Sarjoo for Pandemic Pivots at the Toronto Food Film Fest, Sunday, Oct 25th 3:30pm 4:30pm Roberto will be leading the conversation on how some business owners have pivoted to meet the unique challenges that have faced them in 2020. Panelists include Meagan Bowden (Phancy Food & Catering), Martine Bauer (Pompette), Shane Harker (Rethink Resource) and more. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3olQAza

We’re all working through and dealing with the uncertainty of the second wave, and as winter approaches, it’s essential to arm ourselves with the tools, technology, and products to ensure the health and safety of everyone in our establishments. As some cities throughout Canada continue to experience a shutdown of dine-in services, it’s also important to seek out and leverage brands or items that can have a positive effect on your profits. To aid restaurateurs during COVID-19,... Menu Magazine and Restaurants Canada have put together a Digital Marketplace. This Marketplace showcases tools and resources to support your operations throughout the second wave. Learn more on MENU: https://bit.ly/3230A6Q

Thank you for joining us for our recent Foodservice Facts: The Next Normal? webinar, the recording, presentation slides, and shareable digital assets are now available: https://bit.ly/2S8Dy9D #webinar #foodservicefacts #foodservice

The latest issue of Menu Magazine is now available! Click the following link to fill out the form to receive a free digital copy of the latest issue: https://bit.ly/3cvOLcG

Restaurant sector key to Canada bringing back 1 million jobs. ...we can help support the government’s growth plans, but we need government help to get our industry moving. Read more: https://bit.ly/3ibOzkY

As #Manitoba continues to endure a second wave of COVID-19, restaurants are being singled out and deserve to understand why. Given that dining rooms provide a safe alternative to private gatherings, Restaurants Canada is calling for data transparency to understand what is driving government decisions related to dining restrictions and consultation with industry to help restaurants avoid indoor dining closures. Help us raise the voice of foodservice! Click the link in our bio or swipe up in our story to send your MLA a letter in support of our recommendations: https://bit.ly/34IGsJh

Restaurants Canada welcomes the commitments unveiled in today’s budget announcement to help Newfoundland & Labrador pull through the ongoing COVID crisis while calling for more targeted assistance for the province’s struggling foodservice sector Read more https://bit.ly/30h4VTh

"Our members have done, and continue to do an excellent job by providing a safe alternative to private gatherings." Read more: https://bit.ly/33HD9S3

As we close out #WasteReductionWeek here are 10 tips to help you reduce food waste in your restaurant via MENU Magazine: https://bit.ly/2KQz0Bg

CONTEST ALERT! Get ready to pop the popcorn 'cause we're giving away six tickets to the upcoming Toronto Food Film Fest Oct 16th - 25th Enter for your chance to win using the link below:... https://bit.ly/34A4BAl Good luck fellow foodies!

In the wake of COVID-19, restaurant operators are facing intense financial hardship. As a result, operators will need to find creative ways as they reopen and relaunch in order to boost profitability. President of The 15 Group, David Hopkins shares his expertise on how to set your restaurant up for success with proper menu engineering and by controlling food costs. Read the full article on Menu Magazine: https://bit.ly/34bXiOT

As Ontario continues to endure a second wave of COVID-19, restaurants are being singled out and deserve to understand why. Given that dining rooms provide a safe alternative to private gatherings, Restaurants Canada is calling for data transparency to understand what is driving government decisions related to dining restrictions and consultation with industry to help restaurants avoid indoor dining closures. Help us raise the voice of foodservice! Send your MPP a letter in support of our recommendations: https://bit.ly/34DemPi

B.C. 2020 Election update: Platform comparisons Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/2HnSRsK

Yesterday the BC NDP released their election platform, committing to permanently continue wholesale liquor pricing for licensed establishments + alcohol sales with takeout/delivery. These are the top 2 liquor policy recommendations in our BC Menu for Recovery! Visit our BC election resources page to download our BC Menu for Recovery and get informed and engaged: https://bit.ly/30CpJF2 #BCpoli #BCelxn2020 #FeedingTheRecovery

Join Taste Canada this Sunday for their 23rd Annual Taste Canada Awards! They'll be streaming LIVE on Facebook, so save the link below for access to the event!

Time is running out - be sure to save your spot for the upcoming Cost Savings by Going Cashless webinar featuring XTM Inc. happening Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 1:00PM-2:00PM EST. In this webinar, you will hear why operators can expect to save thousands of dollars a year just by switching to a digital solution: https://bit.ly/3lXfraN

Thank you BNN Bloomberg for having our President/CEO Todd Barclay on to discuss the impact the restaurant sector has on the economy and the continued support it still requires. Watch the full interview: https://bit.ly/3d6IdCl

Reserve your seat at #Toronto's only multi-day food film festival (Toronto Food Film Fest). Don't miss your chance to screen mouth-watering, thought-provoking, conversation-starting independent films about food from around the world. Curated snacks, workshops and tasting menus make this event your best excuse to wear sweatpants - every day. Get your tickets today: https://bit.ly/2LpEYZs We'll be giving away 6 tickets to the festival, stay tuned for details on how you can win!

Restaurants Canada en désaccord avec la décision de fermer de nouveau les salles à manger de restaurants au Québec: https://bit.ly/3cEzerN

Today is Canadian Beer Day! Join us in celebrating Canadian beer and the people who brew it, sell it, deliver it, serve it and drink it. #CDNBeerDay #BeerProud Canadian Beer Day

Canada’s small businesses are the driver of our local economies. For a small chocolate shop like Mary's Brigadeiro, having a loyal base of community supporters is critical to success. Read more about her experience on Menu Magazine: https://bit.ly/3dRhUjV #SmallBusinessWeek #SupportLocal

Restaurants Canada calls on Saskatchewan’s next government to support foodservice recovery. Most of the province’s restaurants are still not profitable and will require continued support to recover from the impacts of COVID-19. Read more: https://bit.ly/3iK4DuF

Restaurants recognize that environmental sustainability is an important part of doing business. SUIs are a crucial component of takeout/delivery during #COVID19 & our SUI reduction guide has a handy checklist of best practices for foodservice operators: https://bit.ly/3kjp7vz #WasteReductionWeek

There is a lot of concern around cost-efficient ingredients with a COVID-19-impacted supply chain. Throughout the pandemic, Egg Farmers of Canada remained dedicated, delivering a continuous supply of fresh, local, high-quality eggs. Eggs are not only great for profitability, but they are also incredibly versatile and easy to prepare. Learn 3 easy ways to leverage eggs for your restaurant recovery program on Menu Magazine: https://bit.ly/3mXEUSD

Canada's restaurants have quickly and effectively adapted to evolving public health guidance over the past six months and can be trusted to continue providing safe spaces to enjoy meals with friends and family throughout the ongoing pandemic. In response to a recent survey, a majority of Canadians agreed restaurants are doing a good job ensuring their health and safety, and are an important part of their local communities and economy. Learn more: https://www.restaurantscanada....org//survey-reveals-canadia/ #FeedingTheRecovery

Acting on recommendations from Restaurants Canada, the Government of Quebec has committed to provide financial support to businesses impacted by red zone restrictions imposed due to COVID-19. Eligible businesses can now apply to the Emergency Assistance for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses program to receive up to $50,000 in emergency support. Read more: https://bit.ly/36GPKXp... #FeedingTheRecovery

Restaurants Canada has joined forces with a coalition of industry allies to send an open letter to #Quebec Premier François Legault calling for the reopening of dining rooms in red zones. Read more: https://bit.ly/3meXu7M

Restaurants need a lifeline to make it through the winter so they can continue #FeedingTheRecovery. Subsidizing customer meals is one way that government could directly help those struggling to survive. Newfoundland restaurateur Brenda O’Reilly says she's looking for whatever help she can get to keep her four establishments open: I’ve got to keep my staff working, keep the economy going and keep people from going crazy, she said. It’s not good for your psyche to see everything closing down. Learn more: https://www.thestar.com//as-restaurants-brace-for-cold-wea

Even before the first day of fall, there was a growing chill in the air for foodservice operators. Warm weather and patios gave a much-needed shot in the arm to many foodservice establishments during the summer, yet, business owners are already asking themselves: what’s next? Will consumers transition to indoor dining once patios close? Will there be another spike in COVID-19 cases in the fall? What government programs will be in place to help the foodservice industry? Can my... business survive? Join Restaurants Canada and their Senior Economist Chris Elliott on Wednesday at 1 PM for an informative webinar discussing the 2020 Foodservice Facts, as well as what lies ahead. Read more on Menu Magazine: https://bit.ly/3lcB9ac

Running a restaurant isn’t an easy task and with zero formal training Kevin Thomas, owner of The Big Jerk in Kitchener, Ontario, wanted to improve his business and better his operations approach. Kevin came across the Food Venture Program. This program provides new food business owners with workshops, consulting, and coaching, empowering entrepreneurs with knowledge and expertise to make confident decisions. Read more about how and why Kevin utilized the program to launch his business into a success on Menu Magazine: https://bit.ly/3ctb9UN

Join Interac on October 28th for a free #webinar discussing the importance of the Omnichannel Experience since COVID and how that impacts your business. You'll learn about the value of an optimized omnichannel retail experience, how changes in customer shopping behaviour and consumer expectations are driving changes at retail, and how Interac can support this rapid shift to digital payments. Register today: https://bit.ly/3jcl8jj