Restaurant

Iconic Bavarian Inn site for sale in Bragg Creek, Alberta

Mario Toneguzzi -
Known by many as the BAV TAV, the Bavarian Inn Restaurant has been serving guests since the 1970s and has built a long-standing reputation for quality, consistency, and warm hospitality.

Fran Deck, Steward of Toronto Landmark Fran’s Restaurant, Dies at 89

Craig Patterson -
Fran Deck, longtime steward of Toronto's historic Fran's Restaurant, has died at age 89. His legacy lives on through one of the city's most enduring dining institutions.

Daily Synopsis: May 6, 2026

Retail Insider -
Self-checkout theft surges to $10B as organized crime targets retailers, Yves Veggie Cuisine returns, large Canadian Tire prepares to open in Kelowna, 10-court pickleball facility coming to former Kamloops furniture store, and other news.

Happy Belly Expands Footprint as It Nears 100 Locations

Lee Rivett -
Happy Belly rapidly expands its restaurant footprint across Canada, emerging as a growing tenant while managing expansion-related costs.

Gray Collection unveils Freddi at Montreal’s Hotel William Gray

Mario Toneguzzi -
A refined hotel bar with a Japanese-inspired menu, conceived as a central gathering place within the property. 

Vivo Avanti Expands with Restaurant in King City

Craig Patterson -
Vivo Avanti has opened in King City, introducing an elevated Italian dining concept from the team behind Vivo Pizza + Pasta.

Valentine’s Day Spending in Canada Jumps 48%: Moneris

Craig Patterson -
Moneris data shows Valentine’s Day spending rose 48% week-over-week, with florists, restaurants and grocery leading gains.

McDonald’s Canada Triggers a New Fast-Food Price War

Sylvain Charlebois -
McDonald’s Canada freezes value pricing for a year, forcing rivals to respond and sending ripple effects through restaurants, processors, and Canadian farms.

Gray Collection to open new hotel and restaurant in Montreal

Mario Toneguzzi -
Gray Collection expands in Montreal with Metcalfe Montreal hotel set for 2026 and Benjamin steakhouse opening in 2025.

State & Main Kitchen + Bar opens new central location in Calgary

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Uxborough restaurant joins two existing State & Main locations in Calgary, Nolan Hill and Mahogany.

Spruce Meadows expands year-round offerings with new Foxtrot restaurant (Photos/Video)

Mario Toneguzzi -
The new addition to Spruce Meadows is expected to open soon - sometime in September.

KINTON RAMEN continues Alberta expansion with first Edmonton location

Mario Toneguzzi -
Located in Terra Losa, the Edmonton restaurant is the latest addition to KINTON RAMEN’s growing presence in the province – one of several new locations set to open throughout 2025.

Calgary’s newest rooftop restaurant and bar, Bow & Bend, set to open downtown in early summer

Mario Toneguzzi -
Bow & Bend Rooftop, on the 12th floor of the new Element Hotel Calgary Downtown on 4th Ave SW, will offer people spectacular views of the iconic Bow River which flows through the city.

Tahini’s Expands in Ontario with Grand Openings in Toronto region

Mario Toneguzzi -
Founded in 2012, Tahini’s is a category-leading quick service restaurant group specializing in Mediterranean fusion.

Tipping Reform Gains Ground in Canada

Sylvain Charlebois -
Tipping fatigue is real—and it’s spreading. What was once a gesture of appreciation has become an increasingly opaque and frustrating part of dining out. In our cashless, digital economy, Canadians are now routinely nudged—or guilted—into tipping more, often through...

Tim Hortons partners with Ryan Reynolds to launch exciting new breakfast menu innovation in Canada and the U.S. (Videos)

Mario Toneguzzi -
Tim Hortons is Canada's largest restaurant chain operating in the quick service industry with nearly 4,000 restaurants across the country.

Marcon and QuadReal to launch community-first TriCity Pavilion in Coquitlam

Mario Toneguzzi -
TriCity Pavilion is a purpose-built destination and a tangible expression of what’s to come at TriCity Central

Shake Shack Canada launches exclusive collaboration with MIMI Chinese in Toronto

Mario Toneguzzi -
This collaboration brings together Shake Shack’s elevated take on classic comfort food with MIMI Chinese’s modern interpretation of traditional Chinese flavours.

Anatomy of a Leader: PJ L’Heureux, CRAFT and Central

Mario Toneguzzi -
At 50 years old, L’Heureux’s energy and enthusiasm for his work are as high as ever. He credits the fast-paced nature of the restaurant business for keeping him young.

Kinton Ramen expands rapidly, set to open to 50+ locations across Canada by year-end

Mario Toneguzzi -
Currently operating 47 restaurants, Kinton Ramen's aggressive growth strategy includes significant moves into new markets, from the Greater Toronto Area to Western Canada and into the East Coast.

Edmonton-based El Corazon expands with ambitious growth plans (Photos)

Mario Toneguzzi -
El Corazon opened its first location in Edmonton's Glenora neighbourhood in 2022.

AI Hosts Reshaping Restaurant Service in Canada

Retail Insider -
AI-powered hosts are transforming Canadian restaurants, enhancing efficiency, cutting costs, and improving guest experiences amid ongoing labour shortages.

GST Holiday Spurs Restaurant Visits, Highlights Tax Reform Needs

Sylvain Charlebois -
The GST holiday increased restaurant traffic by 18% in Canada, spotlighting tax policy's impact on consumer behaviour and affordability of prepared foods.

Nourcy Unveils a Brand-New Concept at YQB

Mario Toneguzzi -
In addition to its beloved café concept and ready-to-heat meal service, the Nourcy restaurant will also offer an alcoholic beverage menu for travellers.

CRAFT Restaurant & Beer Market to open 1st U.S. location in 2026 (Renderings)

Mario Toneguzzi -
CRAFT launched in a historic block in downtown Calgary in 2011 and today has two locations in Calgary, one in Edmonton, two in Vancouver, one in Victoria, one in Kelowna, one in Ottawa and one in Toronto.
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