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Restaurants Canada is a national, not-for-profit association advancing Canada’s diverse and dynamic foodservice industry.

Restaurants are a $125 billion industry employing nearly 1.2 million Canadians and the number one source of first-time jobs in Canada Restaurants Canada is the largest membership organization of its kind and the only national association that serves the unique needs of the foodservice industry. Our members are as diverse as the industry itself — from independent operators to regional and national chains, including restaurants, bars, caterers, franchisors, institutions, food trucks, convenience stores and other emerging business types. Restaurant Canada is also here to help our Business Associates showcase their products and services, and ensure they stay on top of the latest trends that affect customers. We help support your success by providing invaluable research and insights, advocacy on key issues, updates on industry news, networking and trade events, as well as cost-savings programs to keep restaurants competitive.

10/28/2026

Exhibit space for RC Show 2027 is MORE THAN 70% SOLD!

Get your brand in front of operators, buyers and decision-makers at Canada’s leading foodservice and hospitality trade event.

Want a bigger presence? Sponsorships are going fast too.

📅 March 7–9, 2027
📍 The International Centre, Mississauga

Connect with the Restaurants Canada team today to book your space and position your brand at 2027!

BOOK YOUR BOOTH SPACE: [email protected]
PLAN YOUR SPONSORSHIP: [email protected]

10/27/2026

Canada needs a strong, competitive restaurant industry, and that starts with policies that improve affordability, reduce the burden on businesses and restore the confidence operators need to invest, support their employees and serve their communities.

As the Federal Budget approaches, Restaurants Canada is looking for concrete action, such as a comprehensive review of Canada's tax system, to create the conditions for long-term growth.

Read more insights from The Quarterly Q3 report here: https://www.restaurantscanada.org/67-of-restaurant-operators-report-declining-profitability-despite-stronger-than-expected-sales/

10/26/2026

Missed our Foodservice Facts 2026: Understanding the New Value Equation webinar?

The conversation explored the shifting forces shaping Canadian foodservice, from changing consumer expectations to the evolving definition of value.

Presented in partnership with Uber Eats, the webinar recording is now available for those who missed the live session or would like to revisit the insights.

Watch the full recording on demand and catch up on the insights and trends here: https://youtu.be/_00B295_UYw?si=VyofWgWYUrsaz042

10/22/2026

Good news for Ontario's restaurant industry.

Lower WSIB premiums will provide welcome relief for restaurant operators facing ongoing cost pressures. Measures that reduce the cost of doing business help support stronger restaurants, local jobs and communities across the province.

Restaurants Canada welcomes this positive step by the Ontario government.

10/20/2026

Canada’s foodservice industry is built on entrepreneurs who put down roots in their communities, employ their neighbours and sustain local economies.

This , Restaurants Canada celebrates the independent operators behind so many of the places Canadians love to eat.

Running a restaurant has never been simple. With shifting consumer habits and persistent cost pressures, understanding the trends shaping our industry is more important than ever.

Foodservice Facts 2026 provides the insights operators need to navigate challenges, spot opportunities and plan for what’s next.

Dive deeper into industry insights with our Foodservice Facts report here: https://www.restaurantscanada.org/research/foodservice-facts-2026/

10/19/2026

Restaurants Canada welcomes New Brunswick’s continued easing of occupational restrictions under the Atlantic Immigration Program. Restoring access for eligible restaurant workers — including cooks, chefs, bakers, servers and kitchen helpers — is a positive step toward addressing ongoing labour challenges in the province’s restaurant sector.

While this is a positive step forward, more work remains to ensure immigration pathways reflect the industry’s workforce needs. Restaurants Canada will continue advocating for broader access, particularly for restaurant managers and supervisors.

10/19/2026

With 105,000 locations, 1.2 million employees and $30 billion in annual purchases from Canadian food producers, restaurants are central to Canada's food system.

And we're making sure policymakers recognize it.

From Parliament Hill to national discussions on food security, Restaurants Canada is advocating for stronger domestic food production, more resilient supply chains and fewer barriers to growth.

Read more about our advocacy priorities in this week's CEO Update from Kelly Higginson: https://bit.ly/47jkJHj

10/16/2026

October is Circular Economy Month, and restaurants across Canada are finding innovative ways to reduce food waste, make better use of resources, and operate more sustainably.

From creatively incorporating food scraps into new dishes to embracing sustainable packaging and improving recycling practices, restaurants are helping advance Canada's circular economy.

We also want to recognize Restaurants Canada's recent Environmental Stewardship Award winner, Odla, for putting these principles into practice. Through its whole-ingredient approach, efforts to minimize packaging waste throughout its supply chain, and menus that reflect local seasonality, Odla is demonstrating what circularity looks like in action.

For more information on our sustainability advocacy efforts, visit us here: https://bit.ly/4cQFIoM

10/14/2026

Did you know Canada’s restaurant industry purchases nearly $43 billion in food and beverages every year, with about $29 billion coming from Canadian farms, processors and suppliers?

Restaurants play a big role in supporting Canadian producers, but they also rely on imports to keep menus varied and costs manageable.

As trade tensions continue, finding the right balance between strengthening local supply chains and maintaining access to essential imports is key to keeping Canada’s restaurants strong and resilient.

Read more from this week's post by Chief Economist Chris Elliott here: https://bit.ly/47GBvQG

10/12/2026

This Thanksgiving, we celebrate the people who nourish Canada.

To our farmers, suppliers, foodservice operators, chefs, front-of-house and back-of-house teams, and industry partners: thank you for your dedication and for bringing our communities together through food.

We also want to take a moment to acknowledge the Indigenous Peoples who have stewarded these lands for generations. Their enduring care reminds us of our responsibility to honour the land and the relationships that sustain us.

Let’s turn gratitude into action by building food systems rooted in sustainability, respect, and community.

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