Key industry highlights from our Chief Economist, Chris Elliott’s research, data, and insights.
Restaurants Canada is pleased to introduce a new report that tracks weekly changes in net transaction volumes across…
Restaurants Canada is pleased to introduce the Index of Restaurant Transactions (IRT)—a new tool that tracks weekly changes…
Restaurants Canada’s Consumer Dining Index (CDI) rose to 89.8 in May 2025, up from 87.0 in April. On…
Canadian dining habits continued to fluctuate in April, reflecting ongoing economic uncertainty. In April 2025, Restaurants Canada’s Consumer…
Canadians continued to show fluctuating spending habits amid ongoing economic uncertainty. In February 2025, commercial foodservice sales dipped…
The ongoing threat of tariffs is causing significant economic uncertainty, with consumer confidence in Canada to plummeting to…
Based on data from Statistics Canada, commercial foodservice sales began 2025 on a strong note with a 7.5%…
A recent survey of Canadians by Angus Reid found that four in 10 Gen Zs are using a…
