Key industry highlights from our Chief Economist, Chris Elliott’s research, data, and insights.
Based on data from Statistics Canada, commercial foodservice sales began 2025 on a strong note with a 7.5%…
A recent survey of Canadians by Angus Reid found that four in 10 Gen Zs are using a…
U.S. President Trump issued an executive order imposing a punitive 25% tariff on some imports from Canada and…
The two-month GST/HST break gave the industry a boost it needed, and not only in increased visits. New…
We asked Canadians how they are making dining out at full-service restaurants (FSRs) and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) more…
Restaurants Canada’s Consumer Dining Index (CDI) saw a notable increase in December, likely due to the tax holiday…
According to the latest data from Statistics Canada, foodservice sales in Canada rose by tepid 1.4% in September…
Restaurant Canada’s Consumer Dining Index (CDI) fell to 93.3 in October compared to 97.4 in October 2023. Weak…
