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 | Oct 27, 2025
Stop Overpaying: Your Guide to Choosing a Restaurant Merchant Account in Canada That line item on your monthly report for ‘Merchant Fees’ feels like a black box, doesn’t it? It is a significant expense. It is also one of the least understood costs in...
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 | Sep 29, 2025
The Discount Trap: Why Slashing Prices for Oktoberfest Is a Losing Game The pressure is real. Every October, your competitors plaster their windows with deals on steins and schnitzel. The temptation to join them, to slash your prices to get people in the door, is...
by David Monteith | Sep 22, 2025
Don’t Just Host Oktoberfest. Engineer a Profit Windfall from Group Bookings. The first hint of autumn in Canada brings a familiar feeling for restaurant owners. It’s a mix of excitement and a little bit of dread. Oktoberfest is on the horizon. It promises...
