by David Monteith | Dec 22, 2025
TL;DR: Navigating the 2025 Canadian Foodservice Financial Landscape The Bottom Line: The “shoebox accounting” era is dead. With operating costs surging (insurance +14%, food +13%, labour +11%) and real sales growth flatlining at 0.8%, precision in...
by David Monteith | Dec 1, 2025
How Smart Canadian Restaurateurs Use AI to Spark Ideas While Keeping Their Brand Soul (and Finances) 100% Human TL;DR: The “Digital Sous-Chef” Strategy for Busy Owners You did not open a restaurant to become a full-time content marketer. But in...
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 | Nov 17, 2025
The State of the Canadian Restaurant Sector in 2025 The Canadian foodservice landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, characterised by a convergence of economic pressures, evolving consumer behaviours, and a rigid regulatory environment. As the industry moves through...
by David Monteith | Nov 10, 2025
Your Restaurant Is Leaking Money. Here Are 15 Free Ways to Fix It. You’re a restaurant owner in Canada. You’re working harder than ever, but it feels like you’re just treading water. You see sales rising, but your profit margins are getting squeezed...
