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Economist’s Notebook

Key industry highlights from our Chief Economist, Chris Elliott’s research, data, and insights.

Economist’s Notebook

Real Foodservice Sales Drop in November 2022

Taking into account menu inflation, November 2022 real commercial foodservice sales were 4.7% lower across Canada compared to…

Economist’s Notebook

How to Beat the January Lull in Foodservice Sales

As January is typically a slower month for the restaurant industry, a greater share of Canadians said they…

Economist’s Notebook

Dinner Purchase Frequency Tumbles in November

The share of Canadians who purchased dinner from a restaurant at least once a week or more fell…

Economist’s Notebook

October Foodservice Sales Remain Below 2019 Levels

Canada’s commercial foodservice industry generated sales of nearly $7.5 billion in October 2022. Despite a double-digit increase over…