Marketing Tips for Independent Restaurants and Food Service Entrepreneurs
How to enhance your menu items with Larder & Co dressings
Independent restaurants face constant pressure to do more with less. Each and every day, we speak with operators who are navigating consumer trends and increased costs while managing moving parts like labour, inventory and more…
Is your independent restaurant ready for patio season?
There are plenty of reasons to celebrate spring, but we all know what your customers are most excited about: patio season. With blue skies, sunshine and warmer temperatures ahead, let’s make sure your independent restaurant is ready to offer outdoor dining at its...
High impact, hands-on, cost-effective marketing tips for your independent restaurant
Marketing and advertising are important to the success of any small business, but for independent restaurants in Ontario, it’s not as simple as putting an ad in your local newspaper and waiting for customers to roll in. We recently came across a video that made a lot...
Let’s update your independent restaurant’s menu for spring
After a long, cold Canadian winter, it’s safe to say that most of us are looking forward to spring. Who among us doesn’t crave a little sunshine? With month after month of 5pm sunsets and low temperatures behind us, even the skiers, snowboarders and ice-fishing...
This Family Day, be the place your community gathers over a delicious meal
February has been a busy month for independent restaurants in Ontario. The Winter Olympics are ongoing, providing plenty of opportunities for viewing parties or themed specials in your establishment. The Super Bowl just happened (congratulations, Seahawks!) and...
This Valentine’s Day, give your customers what they want
Valentine’s Day is coming up fast, and you already know what your customers want: delicious food and great service in a pleasant, romantic environment. This year, February 14th falls on a Saturday, all but guaranteeing that you’re in for a busy night. Knowing this,...
How to draw customers to your independent restaurant for the Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics
February 2026 is a big month for sports fans—not only is Super Bowl LX happening on Sunday, February 8th, the Winter Olympics are taking place in Italy from February 6th-22nd. Both of these events are an excellent opportunity for independent food service operators in...
How to make healthy, delicious food updates without reinventing your menu
January delivers two important lessons for independent restaurant owners in Ontario: even after a busy holiday season, guests still want to dine out—and they’re looking for healthy, lighter choices that make them feel good. This knowledge creates an excellent...
A note of thanks from Morton Food Service
As another year comes to a close, the Morton Food Service team would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible individuals and businesses who make our success possible. It’s a challenging time for food service operators in Ontario, but we’re endlessly...
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