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CFIB, MasterCard partner to benefit small businesses

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business and MasterCard have announced a partnership that gives members access to competitive transaction rates and lowers their cost of acceptance.


Canadian inventor of Hawaiian pizza defends pineapple after Iceland's president disses fruit topping

The president of Iceland recently said he was opposed to pineapple on pizza and that if he could he would ban it as a pizza topping. Sam Panopoulos, 83, of London, Ont., who is credited with inventing Hawaiian pizza, reacts to the statement in an interview with CBC News.


Sticker shock for olive oil buyers after bad Italian harvest

Lovers of Italian olive oil are in for some sticker shock this year, with prices due to jump by as much as 20 per cent. CNBC and Associated Press report.


Famoso rebrands, focuses on table service

Famoso Inc. is promoting a new brand identity and mission to create social gathering spaces in part by focusing on table service. All franchises moving forward will be known as Famoso Pizzeria + Bar.


All-gender washrooms complicated issue for restaurants

All-gender washrooms have become increasingly common at Canadian university campuses, schools and private businesses. For restaurants and bars facing conflicting regulations and potentially expensive renovations, the issue of ensuring public washrooms are a safe haven for everyone can prove tricky. The Globe and Mail reports.
 
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Going Green

Should your pizzeria go green?

For a growing group of your customers, personal values – such as environmental concerns – are more important than personal benefits such as cost or convenience. Canadian Pizza checked in with restaurant sustainability experts and a LEAF-certified Calgary pizzeria on the challenges and payoffs of going green. » Read more...
Toppings

Jazzing up your vegetable toppings

Are your customers tired of the same old vegetable toppings on your menu? Maybe they are asking for something new or a variation of something old? Perhaps they’d like something with a bit more flavour? In the latest issue of Canadian Pizza, Pizza Chef columnist Diana Cline has fresh tips on how to jazz up veggies on your pie. » Read more
 
Events 
 

Canadian Franchise Show, Toronto

Feb. 25, 2017
Location: Toronto, ON » Learn More

Restaurants Canada Show

Feb. 26, 2017
Location: Enercare Centre, Toronto, ON » Learn More

Neapolitan pizza-making course

March 4, 2017
Location: Toronto, Ontario » Learn More