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.
Essential Mould Removal Tips for Restaurant Owners
Mould can be a serious issue for any business, especially for restaurants where health and hygiene are paramount. Not only does mould pose a health risk, but it can also cause significant damage to your property.
Why Made In Alberta Beef Should Be On Your Menu
A look at the benefits of putting Alberta Beef on your menu and some of the best places to source it from. A post brought to you by our sponsors at Gordon Food Service.
AHA Statement: Regarding the exploitation of temporary foreign workers
AHA’s statement regarding the recent mistreatment of temporary foreign workers in Alberta
Bill 210 – Protecting Workers’ Tips: Our Response to Proposed Legislation
This is our position on Bill 210 – Protecting Workers’ Tips, a private member’s bill currently under review by the Alberta Legislature.
Innovative Ways to Market Slow Nights
Every restaurant experiences slow nights, but with the right strategy and a little creativity, those quiet evenings can turn into profitable opportunities. Here are 6 ideas you might not have thought of before.
Proposed Modernizing of Food Safety Legislation
Big changes are likely coming to Alberta’s food safety rules. If you hold a food handling permit — here’s what you need to know.
Canada’s Local Bottler: The Homegrown Supplier Behind Your Favorite Beverages
Did you know that many of your favorite drinks are bottled right here in Canada. Learn more about your local bottler.
Women in Alberta Restaurant Hospitality
Today, we celebrate the incredible women shaping Alberta’s hospitality industry. These women bring passion, dedication, and a lasting impact to this vibrant and ever-evolving industry.
Alberta Hospitality Association Statement on U.S. Tariffs and Retaliatory Measures
The Alberta Hospitality Associations official statement to the looming trade tariffs with the United States.
Predicted 2025 Upcoming Restaurant Trends
We’ve scoured the internet to bring you the top predicted hospitality trends experts anticipate for 2025. From technological advancements to emerging ingredients making waves on menus, this blog covers it all.
Disaster-Proof Your Restaurant: The Ultimate Checklist to ProtectYour Hospitality Business
These preventive steps will help protect your restaurant or hospitality business from unexpected property issues.