3 tips for maximizing cross-promotion of your restaurant

Word of mouth is one of the most consistently successful forms of advertising. A classic strategy can help with that: cross-promotion. Full story

Complaints about short-staffed restaurants surging in 2022

New data shows diners are flocking back to restaurants, but they are also noticing the effects of the ongoing labour crunch. Full story

Visiting Wanuskewin Heritage Park

As part of the CF's National Conference in Saskatoon last week, attendees visited the historical Wanuskewin Heritage Park. Read our interview with its Chef Doug Hyndford here.

Move over unicorn lattes, there’s a new Instagram trend in town: normal food

It's assumed that unique items will stand out best on IG. But the most successful Instagrammable foods are easily recognized. Full story

Breakfast pizza trending strongly as daypart rebounds

Technomic found that some creative breakfast entrees are being seen alongside tried-and-true classics that are regaining momentum. Full story

Does Canada's single-use plastics ban "single out" foodservice?

The federal government's final regulations to phase out single-use plastics have been criticized by Restaurants Canada. Full story

Canadians’ demand for cheese growing despite rising cost of dairy

Canadian cheese consumption increased by 15% from 2010-2020 and has grown more since 2020 despite unprecedented price increases. Full story