by David Monteith | Oct 20, 2025
Stop Running Your Restaurant on Gut Feel You make a hundred decisions a day based on instinct. You know when the kitchen is in the weeds just by the sound. You can feel the energy of the dining room. Your gut has gotten you this far, and it’s an essential tool for any...
by David Monteith | Oct 6, 2025
How to Avoid Common Restaurant Tax Deductions Mistakes You’re under immense pressure. Recent reports show that between 41% and 62% of restaurants in Canada are operating at a loss or just breaking even. Bankruptcies in the industry are at their highest point in a...
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 | Feb 17, 2025
Managing Inflationary Pressures and Menu Engineering in Canadian Restaurants The Canadian restaurant industry is facing a perfect storm of challenges, with record-high inflation driving up costs and impacting consumer behaviour. To weather this storm, restaurant...