Key industry highlights from our Chief Economist, Chris Elliott’s research, data, and insights.
Every day, restaurants across the country turn food and agricultural products into meals served to millions of guests….
Restaurant operators continue to face challenges growing sales, while very little of the revenue they generate ultimately makes…
With new U.S. tariffs now in place and Canada having announced its retaliatory response, the economic consequences of…
With the cost of living remaining the number one concern for Canadians, a growing number of restaurants are…
The conflict in the Middle East has contributed to a sharp increase in gasoline prices this year. On…
Rising economic uncertainty is making it harder for restaurant operators to confidently plan and forecast their businesses. In…
In the first two months of the year, commercial foodservice sales in Canada showed mixed performance, according to…
Restaurants Canada’s Consumer Dining Index (CDI) continued to underperform in March 2026, coming in at 85.9, down 6.4%…
