by David Monteith | Aug 25, 2025
You are nearing the end of a grueling summer. Labour Day feels like the finish line. It is also your single biggest remaining revenue opportunity of the season. Many restaurant owners are too exhausted to plan strategically for it. They react to the rush instead of...
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 | 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 | Aug 4, 2025
Your Restaurant’s Funding Was Rejected. Here’s the Real Reason Why (And Your Roadmap to ‘Yes’). You’re staring at the email, and the words blur together, but the message is painfully clear: “…we regret to inform you…” It’s a gut...
by David Monteith | Jul 28, 2025
For many in the Canadian food and beverage industry, the journey began with a passion for culinary arts, the dream of a bustling dining room, or the satisfaction of crafting memorable experiences. The daily grind of managing staff, perfecting menus, and delighting...
