by David Monteith | Feb 9, 2026
Beyond the Prix-Fixe: How to Engineer a High-Contribution Valentine’s Experience TL;DR: Engineering a Profitable Valentine’s Weekend 2026 Valentine’s Day 2026 falls on a Saturday, immediately followed by the Family Day long weekend in many provinces. While a...
by David Monteith | Nov 24, 2025
Financial Specialisation: Mastering Cash Flow and Profitability Section I: Core Identity & Brand Knowledge Base: The Mandate for Financial Specialisation The Canadian foodservice industry is defined by an inherent and escalating financial complexity. Unlike...
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 | 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 | 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...
