How Coke Canada’s Foodservice Distributor Program Supports Alberta Restaurants
Coke Canada Bottling’s Food Service Distributor (FSD) Program gives restaurants a more flexible way to access core beverage products through the distributors they already work with, helping simplify operations and reduce delivery challenges.
Reflecting on 2025: Strength, Growth, and Community in Alberta Hospitality
A note from our Executive Director.
Win a Pro-Level Risk Review + Giusti Wine Collection
An exclusive giveaway for AHA members brought to you by our Partners at Wilson M. Beck, Alberta.
How Restaurants Can Strengthen Their Operations During the Holiday Season
This blog explores how the right preparation can turn the holiday rush into a major opportunity. By streamlining menus, updating store settings, optimizing packaging, and using DoorDash’s tools and insights, restaurants can operate more efficiently and serve more customers when it matters most.
Why Holiday Gift Cards Are Especially Powerful for Restaurants
In this blog, we explore how gift cards offer far more than just pre-selling meals they can unlock significant value for your business. Discover proven strategies and creative ideas you can implement or tailor to maximize your gift-card success.
Unlock Bigger Savings for Your Restaurant in 2026
We’re excited to share a major step forward in that commitment—an enhanced partnership with QUASEP, designed to help operators reduce costs, increase profitability, and gain access to deeper industry support.
Should Your Restaurant Offer a Pre-Fix Menu This New Year’s Eve? A Practical Breakdown
In this blog, we explore why a pre-fixed menu can be essential for operational simplicity—especially on high-volume nights like New Year’s Eve, when demand surges, kitchen pressure intensifies, and guest expectations are at their peak.
Preparing for dry January
Explore practical strategies to help you hit the ground running in 2026. Inside, you’ll find three non-alcoholic recipes that are high-margin, low-labour, and ready to add to your menu from day one.
Beating Burnout: How Hospitality Teams Can Stay Resilient During Peak Season
Burnout doesn’t usually happen all at once. This blog covers some common early indicators to watch out for.
How to Prepare Your Restaurant from Water, Fire, and Mould Risks
This blog breaks down the most common property risks facing hospitality businesses and shares practical, Alberta-specific steps to prevent them.
Uncorking Profitability: The Advantage of Restaurant-Exclusive Wines
Many operators are turning to restaurant-exclusive wines — a smart way to protect margins and elevate the guest experience.
Why Technology Consultation Makes Sense For Your Restaurant
Restaurant tech can make or break your business. Learn how a simple consultation helps you pick the right tools and avoid costly mistakes. Brought to you by Gordon Food Service.
Fall 2025 Cocktail Menu Trends
Fall 2025 is all about creativity, indulgence, and authenticity. In this blog, we’ll explore the top cocktail trends shaping Alberta’s hospitality scene.
Maximizing Shoulder Season Bookings: Fall Travel Trends in Alberta. Why it's relevant:
Here are key strategies to make the most of Alberta’s fall travel trends.
Discover the Difference: A Deep Dive into Certified Angus Beef
Let's explore what sets Certified Angus Beef apart and why it’s a cut above the rest. Proudly sponsored by Gordon Food Services.
Supercharge Your Growth and Reach More Customers With DoorDash
A blog about maximize your reach with DoorDash.
The Importance of Menu Design and Layout
A well-designed menu is more than just a list of food and drinks, it’s a powerful sales tool that influences customer choices, enhances the dining experience, and ultimately boosts a restaurant’s profitability. A strategically crafted menu can highlight your best dishes, increase average check sizes, and make ordering an effortless process for guests.
Consistency Is Key in the Restaurant Industry: Overlooked Factors That Impact Success
In the restaurant industry, consistency is essential for maintaining customer trust, building a strong reputation, and maximizing profitability. While food quality is often the primary focus, other overlooked areas can negatively affect both the customer experience and how the restaurant runs in general.
Why Investing in Top-Quality Commercial Kitchen Equipment Is Better For Your Restaurant
Whether you’re opening a new concept, upgrading old equipment, or trying to streamline operations, the tools you choose for your restaurant can make or break your service.
The Real Impact of Alberta’s Ad Valorem Wine Tax on Restaurants
This isn’t just a tax on wine. It’s another weight added to already overburdened small business owners, putting jobs, livelihoods, and the future of Alberta’s dining scene at risk.