Hi to all readers; restaurant operators, food distributors, bartenders, chefs, and all purveyors of keeping people fed and watered, directly or indirectly, and last but not least, restaurant patrons and the foodies who keep our industry alive and well versed. In light of this time of uncertainty, it’s important to focus our efforts on what […]
Applications are now open for the CEWS program, intended to cover up to 75% of employee wages to encourage employers to hire back or keep employees on payroll during this pandemic. Information about applying, qualifying, calculating and more is available at https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/subsidy/emergency-wage-subsidy.html
On April 24, 2020, the Prime Minister announced partnerships with provinces and territories to deliver the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance for small businesses. While some details have been made available, such as the breakdown of expenses by the federal and provincial governments, tenants and landlords, and the fact that landlord participation is optional yet […]
Manitoba Businesses are Struggling, We Want to Support Them: Pallister The Manitoba government is providing up to $120 million to support Manitoba’s small and medium-sized businesses that are facing significant challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Premier Brian Pallister announced today. “Manitoba’s small and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of our economy. They are struggling […]
Manitoba is extending the public health orders which were previously in place until April 28th. The public health orders are now extended to May 1st. The order which relates directly to our industry states: All restaurants and other commercial facilities are prohibited from serving food to customers in their premises. This prevents eat-in dining at […]
SkipTheDishes is now offering restaurants the option to use their platform for ordering while delivering orders themselves. Skip can set restaurants up on self delivery and is creating an addendum for the restaurant’s current agreement with Skip. The rate for self delivery is 14% plus .99 per online delivery. Restaurants can choose the delivery fee […]
The LGCA has produced a FAQs page on their website outlining the different liquor licenses restaurants hold and how that impacts the terms and conditions of their ability to sell liquor with take-out and delivery. Restaurants who are intending to sell liquor with take-out and delivery are to notify the LGCA through their website. To […]
SUBMITTED BY ASSOCIATE MEMBER FRANK VANDERKOON OF SCULPTURE HOSPITALITY (excerpt) I don’t claim to have all the answers but as someone who has spent my entire life working within the hospitality industry I certainly do have insights into some areas of your business, particularly around stock control, where you can make immediate changes that […]
Manitoba has announced a new service, as part of the Manitoban Protection Plan, to help businesses, not-for-profits and charities facing economic challenges due to COVID-19 to connect with support programs. In the coming days, Manitoba-based business 24-7 Intouch will launch a secure call centre to help inform and guide stakeholders during the COVID-19 pandemic. To […]
On April 15th, the Manitoba Government passed amendments to the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act which allows for the sale of liquor for take-out and delivery from Manitoba restaurants. This legislation is now permanent and will continue to be in effect after the COVID-19 crisis. The MRFA is proud to have played an integral […]
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