Canada’s Leading Hospitality and Foodservice Expo Delivers Passion, Canadian Business Journal

TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As an industry voice and host of Canada’s leading hospitality and foodservice expo, Restaurants Canada is excited to announce the return of one of the most anticipated and dynamic events of the year. officially announced. His three-day RC Show 2023, April 10-12, 2023 at the Enercare Center in Toronto, is ready to welcome the industry for networking, innovation, leadership and more.

This year’s theme, HEART & HUSTLE, aptly highlights an industry that is being challenged, surviving, reviving and looking to the future today.

The restaurants and many small businesses that make up Canada’s food service sector are the heart of our society. They feed people, nourish communities, and serve as places for people to come together, celebrate, laugh and share. HUSTLE refers to the passion of people who work to inspire, persevere, innovate and continue to shape experiences with food and drink, family and friends. The RC show is his all rolled into one. A place where the industry can meet, shop, taste, learn, connect and grow your business.

The hospitality industry is beginning to bounce back from the pandemic, but long-term impacts and challenges such as labor shortages, inflation and supply chain issues, debt management, and a looming recession are forcing innovative and practical solutions to continue. There is an increasing industry need for Evolve and support the communities you serve. Despite foodservice being the fourth largest employer in the private sector, the pandemic has exacerbated problems such as labor shortages, with more than 171,000 foodservice vacancies as of June 2022. . Adding to this debt and inflation, half of Canada’s foodservice sector continues to put pressure on the sector. Businesses currently operating at a loss or break-even point.

The RC Show opens doors to new opportunities, provides a platform to lead and connect conversations that inspire innovation, provides hands-on demonstrations, addresses current issues, enhances business operations, and We continuously aim to provide solutions to keep the door open. Attendees can discover top brands and suppliers, as well as programs from local and global thought leaders on trending issues and money-making ideas to help move the industry forward together. we can discuss.

RC Show 2023 is here to help businesses work smarter, not harder. He gathers under one roof the brightest minds who understand that there are many challenges that need to be tackled and that there is no better place to gain insight from these. change maker. The show has always been about connecting people, but now it’s time to take a deep dive into the hearts & hustle it needs to get us through the years to come.

To bring the HEART & HUSTLE theme to life, here are some of the ways the RC Show provides practical solutions to inspire the industry for the future.

• Top notch sessions across multiple stages, immersive workshops, enlightening panel discussions, fireside chats with leaders exploring all the topics most important to operators
• Newly designed interactive and fully functional pop-up restaurants will bring your brand, amenities and technology to life, offering unique experiences while showcasing the latest culinary advancements to help generate revenue
• Signature RC Show events return including Opening Night Reception, Breakfast with the Champions and Industry Night Out event
• New and recurring competitions in all disciplines including mixology, sommelier, barista and gastronomy. It showcases emerging talent from across Canada, including the Bocuse d’Or and the world-famous Garland Canada Culinary Competition.Pastry Chef and Pizza Contest

With insights from the experts and special show features, RC Show 2023 will leave you on the edge of HEART & HUSTLE as they continue to take on every challenge. Save the dates from April 10th to 12th to start this new chapter together.

For more information on this year’s event, please visit www.rcshow.com.

Follow our conversations on social: #RCShow @RestaurantCanada

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About the RC Show – Since 1944

Canada’s leading foodservice and hospitality event showcasing cutting-edge products, pioneering people and innovative ideas. Attendees will shop, taste, and enjoy multi-day business-building action including featured areas, contests, workshops, and RC Hospitality Week events tailored to educate, motivate, and lead the industry. Learn, connect, and grow your business. Featuring the latest trends, a dynamic selection of innovative products, and influential speakers from around the world, the RC Show is designed to help operators grow their business. . An annual event not to be missed. For more information, please visit www.rcshow.com.

About Restaurant Canada

Restaurants Canada is a national non-profit organization that advances the potential of Canada’s diverse and dynamic food service industry through member programs, research, advocacy, resources and events. Before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada’s foodservice sector was a $95 billion industry, directly employing 1.2 million people and providing Canada’s largest source of first-time employment, with 22 million I was servicing people. Since then, the industry has lost hundreds of thousands of jobs and billions in sales due to his COVID-19 impact. www.restaurantscanada.org

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