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June 7, 2011
 
Top Story
 
Foodservice sales moderate in the first quarter of 2011
CRFA’s Chris Elliott explains why sales growth has slowed this year, and why some provinces are performing better than others.
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Research, Tips and Tools
 
Poultry has room for growth on breakfast menus
Have you considered selling a chicken breakfast sandwich? According to Technomic, poultry is a popular way to start your day.
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How to select a great foreign worker
Recruitment expert Benjamin Guth walks you through important considerations when hiring from abroad.
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Make that to go
At full-service restaurants, take-out is taking off. The NPD Group’s Linda Strachan shows you how to tap into this $3.5-billion-a-year business.
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Concentrate on your core strengths
Industry consultant Hugh Johnston discusses trends every operator should know – and how to profit from them.
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Legislative Updates
 
A win for members! Alberta restaurateurs welcome new gratuity wage
Following CRFA’s recommendations, Alberta has introduced a new liquor server gratuity wage.
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A win for members! Ontario relaxes liquor laws June 1
Restaurants can benefit from relaxed regulations around alcohol service and consumption.
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New accessibility standards impact Ontario restaurants
Starting in January, businesses will have to comply with a new customer service standard.
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Manitoba government pursues wage inflation, not job creation
CRFA opposes decision to raise the minimum wage to $10/hour in October.
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HST changes “very little, very late” for B.C.’s restaurant industry
Disappointing changes do nothing to convince restaurateurs to support the HST.
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For CRFA Members
 
Members can save with CRFA’s Natural Gas Program
Avoid costly mistakes with natural gas supply for your restaurant. CRFA’s program offers price stability, savings and more. More >

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