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 13, 2025
The Unseen Risks That Can Shut You Down You worry about food costs. You worry about finding and keeping good staff. You worry about a slow Tuesday night. I get it. Those are the daily pressures of running a restaurant in Canada. But the threats that can truly end your...
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 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...
