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October 4 , 2011
 
Top Stories
 
Food costs continue to heat up
More than three-quarters of restaurateurs are feeling the pinch of rising food costs. CRFA’s Chris Elliott breaks down how and why food items are getting more expensive, and what this means for menu prices.
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Legislative Updates
 
CRFA opposes union-friendly legislation in Nova Scotia
CRFA is leading the charge against legislative changes that unfairly penalize non-unionized businesses.
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Provincial elections are here!
Use CRFA’s Election Toolkits to make our industry matter in this election. Click on your province to access your toolkit:

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Research, Tips & Tools
 
Today’s Tip: Looks matter
Do you have curb appeal? What’s outside your restaurant can draw or deter potential customers.
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→ Do you have a tip? We’d love to hear from you. CRFA members can e-mail us tips for possible publication. E-mail your tip.
 
The pros and cons of online discount sites
Is this deal a steal for your restaurant? Industry expert Jordan Knox looks at why and why not online discounting sites can work for restaurateurs.
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Top 10 Mediterranean ingredients in entrées
Mediterranean flavours are making magic in restaurant meals. Technomic shows that diners are getting their fill of dill, the top Mediterranean ingredient in Canadian entrées.
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How to guide employee use of social media
What your employees tweet on- and off-duty can impact your image. Franchise lawyer Chad Finkelstein has three important considerations for your social media policy.
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Wanted: A territory manager for Manitoba/Saskatchewan
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Mark Your Calendars
Don’t miss these CRFA trade shows coming to a city near you.
January 29 – 30, 2012, Vancouver
March 4 – 6, 2012, Toronto
April 15 – 16, 2012, Halifax
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