Chris Elliott

8 in 10 Canadians cutting back on restaurants: Restaurants Canada

Restaurant sales are expected to reach $130 billion in 2026, but rising costs and thin margins continue to depress bottom lines.

New U.S. Tariffs Add to Cost Pressures for Canada’s Restaurant Industry: Restaurants Canada 

Restaurants Canada research shows that 41% of operators are now operating at a loss or barely breaking even, compared with 12% in 2019.

Boost for Restaurants Canada’s Consumer Dining Index

In May, 31% of Canadians reported purchasing dinner from a restaurant at least once a week, up from 24% the year before, said Restaurants Canada.
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