So, you thought millennials were adept at shifting the focus squarely on their needs? You ain’t seen nothing yet. The leading-edge young adults of…
How a hip, Downtown Toronto Restaurant Successfully Expanded to the Suburbs
Many Torontonians don’t ever venture past what they consider ‘downtown’. Growing up, as a Torontonian who didn’t (and still doesn’t) drive, my parameters were:…
10 Reasons why Restaurants Fail and how to Avoid Them
The restaurant industry is notoriously difficult. Research from Ohio State University showed that that 60 per cent of restaurants fail within their first three…
Why Online Brand Visibility Matters for Your Restaurant Business
Marketing is one of the most important aspects of running your restaurant business. But your strategy shouldn’t stop with your local marketing efforts. Your…
Are you making these eight restaurant social media mistakes?
There’s no doubt that as a restaurant owner, you’ve got a lot on your plate. Building up your brand on social media may not…
Diversification for Foodservice: one restaurant, multiple sources of revenue
One of your top employees is seeking a new challenge to rise to? That means Opportunity. You’re sitting on a temporary monetary surplus? Opportunity.…
Smart Cities, Smarter Restaurants: Future-proof your operations
By 2050, it is estimated that 70 per cent of the world’s population (of 8 billion) will be living in urban neighbourhoods. To accommodate…
Three Easy Ways Restaurants Can Encourage Repeat Customers
It won’t surprise Canadian restaurant operators to learn that Canadian consumers frequently enjoy taking their meals outside of their homes. In fact, according to…
Culinary Tourism 101: The Basics
During your last holiday, or even the last time you went out for dinner, how many of you took pictures of food, markets or…