food service

Retail Insider “Grocery Report” Examines How Value Is Reshaping Canadian Grocery

Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider’s Q2 2026 Grocery Report examines how value is reshaping Canadian grocery, from discount expansion and private label to digital tools, prepared foods, grocery-anchored real estate and shifting consumer behaviour.

Q2 2026 Canadian Food Service: Scale, Value and New Formats

Craig Patterson -
Canadian food service remained resilient in Q2 2026 as operators competed for traffic through value offers, franchise growth, coffee competition, wellness concepts, menu upgrades, and new real estate formats.

Canada’s Economy Is Shrinking. Why Hasn’t the Food Sector Followed?

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada's economy is shrinking, but the food sector remains resilient. Sylvain Charlebois examines why agri-food has held up and the risks ahead.

Graze Craze Enters Canada with First Ontario Location

Craig Patterson -
Florida-based charcuterie franchise Graze Craze enters Canada with a Stoney Creek, Ontario opening and broader franchise expansion plans.

Q1 2026 Food Service Retail Report: Pricing Pressure and Margin Compression

Craig Patterson -
Canadian foodservice sector shows widening gap between large chains and independents as costs rise and consumers cut dining spending.

Happy Belly Accelerates Expansion as U.S. Entry Nears

Lee Rivett -
Happy Belly ramps up Canadian expansion and prepares for U.S. entry as profitability improves and new restaurant concepts gain traction.

Canada Could Lose 4,000 Restaurants in 2026

Sylvain Charlebois -
Despite growth on paper, Canada’s restaurant sector faces rising costs, shrinking margins, and accelerating closures heading into 2026.

Rabba Expands Tim Hortons Partnership With New GTA Openings

Retail Insider -
Rabba Fine Foods continues to expand its Tim Hortons partnership, using in-store counters to drive foot traffic and strengthen neighbourhood stores.
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