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 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 | Oct 6, 2025
How to Avoid Common Restaurant Tax Deductions Mistakes You’re under immense pressure. Recent reports show that between 41% and 62% of restaurants in Canada are operating at a loss or just breaking even. Bankruptcies in the industry are at their highest point in a...
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...
by David Monteith | Sep 16, 2025
How Smart Vendors Earn $847 a Day While Others Go Broke You see the crowds at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), 1.5 million strong, and assume every food vendor is printing money. The lines are long, the sun is shining, and the cash register is ringing. It looks...
