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May 12, 2011
 
Top Stories
 
Surprise election results: What do they mean for restaurant operators?
With the Harper Conservatives in power and the NDP as Official Opposition, restaurateurs can expect good news on taxes and red tape.
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New survey shows HST and BAC rules hit restaurants hard
Nearly 90 per cent of restaurateurs reported a drop in sales since B.C.’s HST and new drinking-and-driving penalties took effect.
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The Trends Issue
 
Profit margins still highest in the Prairies
With the highest profit margin in the country, Saskatchewan is the most appealing province to run a restaurant.
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Capitalizing on emerging food trends
Consultant David Swanston finds four ways to help you freshen your menu without falling for a fleeting fad.
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Canadians show a preference for strong flavours in Thai food
According to Technomic, Canadians like their Thai dishes saucy and spicy, with a good heaping of curry and pepper.
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Organic ingredients find their way into spirits, liqueurs
With organic cocktails making a splash, mixologist Gavin MacMillan explains why fresh, local, seasonal and sustainable are no longer options, but good business decisions.
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Legislative Updates
 
A win for CRFA members! N.S. Liquor Act changes reduce red tape
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A win for CRFA members! Manitoba introduces flextime legislation
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CRFA looks forward to working with Canada’s new government
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CRFA seeks alignment on food and health policy
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CRFA identifies alcohol permits as red tape priority in Quebec
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For CRFA Members
 
Preferred home and auto insurance rates for CRFA members
Keep your employees happy. CRFA's Group Home and Auto Insurance Program extends beyond proprietors and managers to include your full-time staff as well. More >

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