|
News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES Small business owners make sacrifices December 3, 2009, Markham, Ont. - Canadian small business owners are sacrificing their paycheques and bonuses this year so they can spread some holiday cheer to their employees, according to a new American Express survey. Pizza 10th most popular category on coupon site December 3, 2009, US - The online digital coupon provider Coupons.com reports that pizza was the 10th most popular coupon item on their site this year. Papa John's cuts fees for new franchisees December 3, 2009, US - Papa John's has made it easier for new and existing franchisees to expand the "Better Ingredients, Better Pizza" brand throughout the US by offering attractive incentives. CFIB says small business confidence steady December 2, 2009, Ottawa - While their member confidence dipped slighly in November, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says that small business confidence levels are relatively consistent with other autumn months, reports The Vancouver Sun. | READ MORE CRFA: address fairness before passing tax motion December 2, 2009, Toronto - In an open letter to Stephen Harper and the heads of Canada's other major political parties, Garth Whyte, CEO of the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA), urged leaders to withhold support for the HST Ways and Means Motion in B.C. until the significant concerns of the CRFA are addressed. | READ MORE Restaurants work to personalize gift cards December 1, 2009, US - As restaurant chains hope to bring in holiday revenue by selling last minute gift cards, several brands are offering customized cards, reports Nation's Restaurant News. | READ MORE Chefs eye top trends for 2010 December 1, 2009, Washington, DC - The National Restaurant Association has collected data from American chefs suggesting that sustainability and locally grown and sourced ingredients will top the list of hot trends in 2010, according to an article by Nation's Restaurant News. | READ MORE NDP wants better regulation over credit card fees December 1, 2009, Toronto - Since debit card processing fees cost restaurants about $100 per year and rising credit card fees cost merchants upwards of $1200, the NDP is calling for tighter government regulation over Canada's credit card industry, writes The Toronto Star. | READ MORE |
|
|
|
