by David Monteith | Sep 11, 2025
The Secret Ingredient for a Profitable Oktoberfest: Financial Clarity from Accountific Don’t let Oktoberfest sink your margins. Learn how financial clarity helps you invest in a memorable experience that builds loyalty. Accountific provides the control you need...
by David Monteith | Sep 1, 2025
The Harsh Reality: Why Today Matters More Than Ever The Canadian restaurant industry is at a critical point. In 2024, bankruptcies surged by 30%. You feel the pressure. Inflation, labour shortages, and declining foot traffic create a difficult environment for owners....
by David Monteith | Aug 25, 2025
You are nearing the end of a grueling summer. Labour Day feels like the finish line. It is also your single biggest remaining revenue opportunity of the season. Many restaurant owners are too exhausted to plan strategically for it. They react to the rush instead of...
by David Monteith | Aug 18, 2025
Your $25,000 Problem: A Step-by-Step Plan for When Your Summer Staff Vanishes The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program feels like a lifeline. For months, you get motivated young staff, and the government covers up to 50% of their minimum wage. It helps you handle the...
by David Monteith | Aug 11, 2025
Your Patio Is an Untapped Goldmine. Here’s How to Earn an Extra $15,000 This Fall. Every year, I see the same pattern across restaurants in Canada. As soon as Labour Day passes and the first chill hits the air, the patio furniture gets stacked, covered, and forgotten....
by David Monteith | Aug 4, 2025
Your Restaurant’s Funding Was Rejected. Here’s the Real Reason Why (And Your Roadmap to ‘Yes’). You’re staring at the email, and the words blur together, but the message is painfully clear: “…we regret to inform you…” It’s a gut...
by David Monteith | Jul 28, 2025
For many in the Canadian food and beverage industry, the journey began with a passion for culinary arts, the dream of a bustling dining room, or the satisfaction of crafting memorable experiences. The daily grind of managing staff, perfecting menus, and delighting...
by David Monteith | Jul 21, 2025
As a Canadian restaurant owner, your passion is crafting incredible food and unforgettable experiences. You pour your heart and soul into your establishment, managing staff, perfecting menus, and creating a vibrant atmosphere. It’s a demanding business, and...
by David Monteith | Jul 14, 2025
The “Gut Feel” Trap is Costing You Money You didn’t get into this business to become a spreadsheet wizard. You’re a master of food, of hospitality, of creating an experience that makes people feel something. You live for the controlled chaos of...
by David Monteith | Jul 7, 2025
Introduction: The Slow Drip That Sinks a Business You didn’t get into this business to stare at spreadsheets. You got into it for the love of food, the buzz of a full dining room, and the joy of creating experiences that people remember. We get it. But here’s...
