by David Monteith | Jul 21, 2025
As a Canadian restaurant owner, your passion is crafting incredible food and unforgettable experiences. You pour your heart and soul into your establishment, managing staff, perfecting menus, and creating a vibrant atmosphere. It’s a demanding business, and...
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 30, 2025
Your Menu is More Than a List—It’s Your Livelihood The pressure on Canadian restaurateurs has never been greater. After navigating years of disruption, you’re now facing a relentless combination of soaring food costs, persistent labour shortages, and customers...
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 16, 2025
The dream is intoxicating, isn’t it? A second set of doors, a new neighbourhood buzzing with your brand’s name, the ultimate validation of your success. It’s the vision that drives every ambitious restaurateur forward. But before you get swept away by the...