May 1, 2008 - Papa John's chain trying again

After failing with an earlier attempt to gain a foothold in the Ontario and Saskatchewan markets, Papa John's International, Inc. is trying again, as part of a planned Canada-wide expansion.

May 1, 2008 - Chefs group president gets a longer term

Jud Simpson has three more years to accomplish his goals as president of the Canadian Culinary Federation (CCFCC).

The executive chef of the House of Commons in Ottawa ran unopposed for re-election as president of the CCFCC at the organization's annual convention, held in the Delta Montreal hotel last month, and was elected by acclaim. He also had an extra year tacked on to his term.

Apr 25, 2008 - Arby's parent company buys out Wendy's

Arby's parent company has purchased Wendy's International in a blockbuster deal creating the third largest fast food company in North America. With the merger, Triarc is now in control of $12.5 billion in annual sales from the two chains.

Mar 31, 2008 - Conservatives aim to cut down Employment Insurance surplus

The federal budget released by the Harper government in late February has a provision for removing a payroll irritant to businesses. The Harper government has set up a system to end surpluses in the Employment Insurance fund going to unrelated purposes.

Mar 31, 2008 - CRFA chair pushing for supply management changes

The new chairman of the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association is a lifelong Montrealer who has developed an extreme distaste for Canada’s dairy supply management system while running multi-unit restaurant operations that buy dairy products.