Tag: Restaurant
National Restaurant Association Show Expands Show Floor
CHICAGO — With anticipated participation of more than 55,000 industry professionals, the National Restaurant Association, Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, taking place May 18 to 21...
The stages of franchising each bring challenges and opportunities
By Allan D.J. Dick
At its core, franchising is nothing more than a strategy for business expansion. Most franchised restaurant systems begin with a single-unit...
DoorDash Canada Releases 2023 Restaurant Online Ordering Trends Report
TORONTO — Consumer dining habits are continually evolving. With the rapid expansion of late-night and breakfast dining options and the increasing popularity of takeout...
Gen-Z cohort reveals key consumption behaviours
In my previous column on the rise of Generation Z, I touched on some of their restaurant visit behaviours. Here, I will focus on...
Staff retention requires leadership change
As I write this article, companies such as Technomic are reporting the average restaurant in North America is experiencing a 17-per-cent labour shortage. To round...
To Increase Customer Engagement, Operators Need to Leverage the Data from...
The pandemic pushed restaurants into survival mode, forcing owners and operators to adapt to an ever-changing market. In those uncertain times, apps stepped in...
Restaurant brands hone in on an all-in approach to sustainability
When it comes to integrating sustainability guidelines and policies into restaurant growth strategies, most restaurant brands are deferring to participation rather than leading with...
Additional Chick-fil-A Location Set to Open in Toronto
TORONTO — Chick-fil-A is gearing up to open its fourth location in Toronto in early February.
Chick-fil-A recently opened two restaurants, one in Kitchener, Ont....
CWB Franchise Finance Partners with Prime Capital Investments
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — CWB Franchise Finance has partnered with Prime Capital Investments, which provides $6 million to structure its term debt and re-capitalize its...
Operators Shouldn’t Lose Track Of Business Fundamentals
I visited my favourite local sandwich shop recently to order my go-to chicken sandwich. But instead of my usual order, I opted for the...
