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Key industry highlights from our Chief Economist, Chris Elliott’s research, data, and insights.

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Restaurants Canada Updates Restaurant Sales Forecast

Restaurants Canada Updates Restaurant Sales ForecastRestaurants Canada has updated its quarterly forecast of foodservice sales for the remainder…

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Canada’s restaurant industry records lacklustre real sales in March

The combination of weak consumer confidence and high cost of living continued to restrain guest spending at restaurants…

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Consumer Dining Index Dips in March 2024 Compared to February

Consumer Dining Index Dips in March 2024 Compared to February Restaurant Canada’s Consumer Dining Index (CDI) dipped slightly…

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Restaurant employment tumbles 26,600 jobs in March

Restaurant employment tumbles 26,600 jobs in March Canada’s restaurant and accommodation industry shed 26,600 jobs in March compared…

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Nine provinces report lower real restaurant sales in January 2024

Nine provinces report lower real restaurant sales in January 2024 Canada’s commercial foodservice industry began the year on…

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Restaurant Bankruptcies Soar 112% in January

Restaurant Bankruptcies Soar 112% in January The number of restaurant bankruptcies in Canada jumped to 121 in January…

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Full-Service Restaurant Sales Falter in October

Commercial foodservice sales in Canada advanced by 6.4% in October compared to October 2022. Once adjusted for menu…

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Menu inflation moderates to 19-month low in October

According to the latest data from Statistics Canada, menu inflation in Canada slowed to 5.7% in October after…

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How Canadians Save Money When Ordering From A Table-Service Restaurant

According to Restaurants Canada’s latest Quarterly Forecast, the impact of an economic slowdown and higher prices are expected…

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Nearly half of restaurant owners are pessimistic about the future

Summer is usually a time of great enthusiasm and optimism for the restaurant industry as the warm weather…