by David Monteith | Nov 3, 2025
Holiday ‘Best Practices’ That Are Quietly Killing Your Restaurant’s Profit The holiday season is a double-edged sword. It’s the biggest revenue opportunity of the year. It’s also the greatest financial risk you’ll face. For most restaurant owners in Canada,...
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 | 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...
