OP-ED: Canada is poised to lose 4,000 restaurants in 2026. Does anyone care?
"Based on current cost trajectories, balance-sheet conditions, and consumer behaviour, we expect Canada to lose roughly 4,000 restaurants on a net basis in 2026."
By: Sylvain Charlebois
According to official figures, Canada’s restaurant sector appears remarkably resilient. The number of food service establishments has climbed steadily since the pandemic, surpassing pre-2020 levels and suggesting a sector that has not only recovered, but expanded. On paper, the industry looks stable.
On the …
