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Daily Synopsis: Mar 10, 2026

Loblaw investigates data breach after hack, Cellcosmet beauty launches at Holt Renfrew, former RCC director joins CFIG, downtown safety efforts, and other news.

VIDEO: Nearly half of Canadian restaurants losing money or barely breaking even, warns Restaurants Canada CEO

44 per cent of restaurants were in that position as of November 2025, a sharp increase from pre-pandemic norms when roughly 10 to 12 per cent struggled to turn a profit.

Foodservice sector added nearly 24,000 jobs since start of the year: Restaurants Canada

Restaurants Canada expects real commercial foodservice sales to grow by 2.1% in 2025.

Canada’s Foodservice Industry Shows Growth Despite Economic Pressures

Canada’s commercial foodservice industry grew in early 2025, with QSRs, retail foodservice, and independents leading gains amid shifting consumer habits.

Canadian economy contracts in Q2: Statistics Canada

The contraction in the second quarter was driven by significant declines in the export of goods, said Statistics Canada.

Canada’s foodservice industry grew in H1 2025 with continued gains in visits and spending 

Quick-service restaurants (QSR) led the way in traffic growth, logging a 4.3% increase during the most recent quarter, said Circana.

Foodservice sector reaches highest employment since start of pandemic: Restaurants Canada

The foodservice industry added 34,600 new jobs since November 2024, reaching 1,175,900 jobs and representing one in six new jobs created in Canada.

Canadian Foodservice Businesses in Turmoil Amid Potential Delays for COVID Vaccinations

The industry held a press conference calling for immediate action for support, noting that patrons will stay away from dining until mass vaccinations are rolled out.
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