Key industry highlights from our Chief Economist, Chris Elliott's research, data, and insights.
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…
U.S. President Trump issued an executive order imposing a punitive 25% tariff on some imports from Canada and…
The two-month GST/HST break gave the industry a boost it needed, and not only in increased visits. New…
We asked Canadians how they are making dining out at full-service restaurants (FSRs) and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) more…
Restaurants Canada’s Consumer Dining Index (CDI) saw a notable increase in December, likely due to the tax holiday…
