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 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 | Jun 23, 2025
It’s a feeling every restaurant owner in Canada knows all too well. Your star server, the one who knows the regulars by name and can upsell without even trying, hands in their two weeks’ notice. Or your most reliable line cook, the one who keeps their cool during the...
by David Monteith | Jun 9, 2025
The Canadian restaurant sector is a vibrant part of the economy, filled with diverse establishments that serve as community hubs. Behind the scenes, financial management, particularly taxes, plays a crucial role. Proactive tax planning is vital for restaurants to...
by David Monteith | Jun 2, 2025
Navigating the Unique Tides of Canada’s Restaurant Scene The Canadian restaurant industry stands as a vibrant, indispensable pillar of the nation’s economy and cultural fabric. It is a sector fuelled by passion for culinary arts and hospitality, yet it...
