Business Hub

A curated collection of industry-leading best practices, expert-driven guides, and practical solutions designed to support restaurant operators, chefs, and foodservice leaders at every stage of their business journey. Whether you’re looking for cost-saving strategies, workforce solutions, sustainability insights, or operational efficiencies, our hub connects you with valuable resources from trusted partners who understand the unique challenges of running a foodservice operation.

Financial

Canadian Restaurant Accounting Handbook

A practical guide for applying accounting principles in the Canadian restaurant and foodservice industry, this book is an important tool in assessing and improving your business’ financial performance.

Fraud-Proof Your Business: The Biggest Myths Holding You Back

Discover how common fraud prevention myths could compromise your business. Learn simple tips to protect your business and stay ahead of evolving threats.

Marketing

How To Write A Marketing Plan

A marketing plan guides your business to sales and revenue goals while avoiding costly mistakes. BDC Senior Business Advisor Mallika Kazim shares tips on creating an effective plan. Use BDC’s marketing plan template to identify the best promotional tactics for success.

Operations

Food Allergy How-To Guide

Food allergies affect over 3 million Canadians. These resources help train foodservice staff on allergen management, whether starting a program or enhancing existing practices. Developed with industry experts, they serve as a best practice guide for handling food allergies safely.

Growth & Expansion

Business Loan: What You’ll Need & Calculator

Growth is exciting, but expansion requires careful planning and financial insight. Whether opening a new location or upgrading equipment, securing the right funding is crucial. Use BDC’s Business Loan Calculator to estimate financing needs, assess repayment options, and plan a sustainable expansion.

Workforce & HR

Supervisor eLearning

Emerit’s Supervisor eLearning provides essential skills for effective leadership in Canada’s tourism sector. Based on National Occupational Standards, the 17-module, six-hour program prepares rising team members for supervisory roles with industry-approved training.

Tool to Fostering Psychological Safety

Not 9 to 5 created this tool for the CNECTed certification, based on Google’s Re:work research. It offers concrete actions to foster a psychologically safe workplace. Advocacy is the first step, but real change comes through action.

A Mental Health Manual for the Modern Workforce

Beautiful Brains is a free six-step program and PDF guiding businesses in implementing progressive mental health policies, covering stigmatizing language, accommodations, confidentiality, and cultural initiatives.

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