restaurants Archives | City Share Canada https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative-tag/restaurants/ Wed, 12 May 2021 17:52:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://citysharecanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/favicon.png restaurants Archives | City Share Canada https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative-tag/restaurants/ 32 32 The city of Montreal is investing $500,000 in the creation of a food a delivery platform that would be more affordable than the services provided by companies such as Uber Eats, SkipTheDishes and DoorDash. https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/the-city-of-montreal-is-investing-500000-in-the-creation-of-a-food-a-delivery-platform-that-would-be-more-affordable-than-the-services-provided-by-companies-such-as-uber-eats-skipthedishes-and-door/ Wed, 12 May 2021 17:52:14 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2698 The city is issuing a call for tenders for groups who wish to develop the app. The funding would help establish a local non-profit or co-operative that can compete with large food delivery services. The city, which has launched a request for proposals, hopes to work with existing local startups. In March, Bill 87 was passed […]

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]]> The city is issuing a call for tenders for groups who wish to develop the app. The funding would help establish a local non-profit or co-operative that can compete with large food delivery services. The city, which has launched a request for proposals, hopes to work with existing local startups. In March, Bill 87 was passed into law at the National Assembly. The law enables the province to cap delivery fees companies at a maximum of 20 per cent of an order’s total for the duration of the pandemic.

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]]> London Drugs is offering shelf space to local restaurants in their communities across  Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba & Saskatchewan. https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/london-drugs-is-offering-shelf-space-to-local-restaurants-in-their-communities-across-alberta-british-columbia-manitoba-saskatchewan/ Wed, 12 May 2021 17:45:05 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2697 100% of all sales will go back to the local restaurant. Rules and Regulations Packaged & shelf stable goods ONLY(ex. Sauces, jams, rub, spices, etc) Must be Health Canada approved with nutritional facts outlined Bilingual packaging may be required Apparel and novelty items with restaurant branding are acceptable (does not require bilingual packaging) Ability to deliver […]

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]]> 100% of all sales will go back to the local restaurant.

Rules and Regulations

  • Packaged & shelf stable goods ONLY(ex. Sauces, jams, rub, spices, etc)
  • Must be Health Canada approved with nutritional facts outlined
  • Bilingual packaging may be required
  • Apparel and novelty items with restaurant branding are acceptable (does not require bilingual packaging)
  • Ability to deliver and replenish to stores, if needed
  • Products with a UPC are recommended and will be prioritized
  • Products sold on consignment
  • No gift cards or certificates at this time
  • Must have a valid Canadian business license or permit
  • Business must be based in the province of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba
  • In store only, product will not be available on LondonDrugs.com
  • No alcohol, cannabis or tobacco products

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]]> Spatial Strategies for Restaurants in Response to COVID-19 https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/spatial-strategies-for-restaurants-in-response-to-covid-19/ Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:01:51 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2542 The recommendations and prompts in this document seek to come alongside restaurant owners, chefs, staff, and patrons as we navigate our evolving understanding of COVID-19 in restaurant settings and attempt to adapt ideal recommendations to real-life situations. The faster we can design trust back into these spaces, the faster we can stabilize and strengthen the […]

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]]> The recommendations and prompts in this document seek to come alongside restaurant
owners, chefs, staff, and patrons as we navigate our evolving understanding of COVID-19 in
restaurant settings and attempt to adapt ideal recommendations to real-life situations. The
faster we can design trust back into these spaces, the faster we can stabilize and strengthen the
restaurant industry.

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]]> A Calgary restaurant created a bingo card as a means to get people out to support through takeout and outdoor dining. With two grand prizes of roughly $1000 to give away, participants eat well and show love to establishments. https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/calgarys-empire-provisions-created-a-bingo-card-as-a-means-to-get-people-out-to-support-through-takeout-and-outdoor-dining-with-two-grand-prizes-of-roughly-1000-to-give-away-participants-eat-well/ Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:53:16 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2512 See contest rules below: 1. To enter for the grand prizes support at least three of the participating restaurants by ordering takeout or visiting their outdoor patio. 2. Post your food/drink item while tagging both @empireprovisions and the restaurant. Use the tag #YYCRestoBingo. Each tag counts as one entry. BINGO (5 posts) will get an automatic $20 GC […]

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]]> See contest rules below:
1. To enter for the grand prizes support at least three of the participating restaurants by ordering takeout or visiting their outdoor patio.
2. Post your food/drink item while tagging both @empireprovisions and the restaurant. Use the tag #YYCRestoBingo. Each tag counts as one entry. BINGO (5 posts) will get an automatic $20 GC from Empire Provisions and count as ten entries into the grand prize draw.
3. Participants need to be following the restaurants they are tagging to qualify. The hashtag #YYCRestoBingo must be used to be entered as we are using it to track the entries.
4. Participants must be 18+ to play.

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]]> Jubzi is a social enterprise providing cheaper delivery options in Windsor for local restaurants while also fundraising for Windsor’s Downtown mission https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/jubzi-is-a-social-enterprise-providing-cheaper-delivery-options-in-windsor-for-local-restaurants-while-also-fundraising-for-windsors-downtown-mission/ Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:31:32 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2505 Under the Jubzi model, restaurants pay five per cent of an order to the mission and receive a tax receipt at year’s end. Customers pay a surcharge of 4.9 per cent to Jubzi and the cost of delivery. Delivery costs are $5 for trips up to six kilometres and one dollar per kilometre thereafter. A takeout […]

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]]> Under the Jubzi model, restaurants pay five per cent of an order to the mission and receive a tax receipt at year’s end. Customers pay a surcharge of 4.9 per cent to Jubzi and the cost of delivery. Delivery costs are $5 for trips up to six kilometres and one dollar per kilometre thereafter. A takeout option on the platform is also available. Jubzi has generated over $100,000 in sales in its first 40 days covering the cost of 1,500 meals for the Downtown Mission. See: https://www.jubzi.com/

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]]> Shop Old Town Toronto: A shop local campaign that splits prize money wins between individuals supporting local businesses & the local business https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/shop-old-town-toronto-a-shop-local-campaign-that-splits-prize-money-wins-between-individuals-supporting-local-businesses-the-local-business/ Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:26:23 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2488 The St. Lawrence BIA and OLD Town have launched a support local campaign. Save & upload receipts of $25 or more (excluding delivery and tip) from local businesses February 8 – April 5, 2021, for multiple chances to win — $500 is for the shopper and $500 for a local business.  In addition there is one […]

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]]> The St. Lawrence BIA and OLD Town have launched a support local campaign. Save & upload receipts of $25 or more (excluding delivery and tip) from local businesses February 8 – April 5, 2021, for multiple chances to win — $500 is for the shopper and $500 for a local business.  In addition there is one grand prize of $2K to be split with local business. Prize money is donated by BMO bank

 

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]]> Toronto Market Co. is a curated artisanal food market that works with 100+ small vendors to offer a one stop shop & delivery (or pick up from a central depot) https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/toronto-market-co-is-a-curated-artisanal-food-market-that-works-with-100-small-vendors-to-purchase-and-deliver-or-pick-up-from-a-central-depot/ Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:08:25 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2483 The site is designed to feel like a well curated in-person market. You can see the items available online and they are available for purchase. There is no minimum order required.  How It Works: 1. Shop from over 100 local vendors using one basket. 2. Select contactless pick-up or delivery at checkout 3. After order […]

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]]> The site is designed to feel like a well curated in-person market. You can see the items available online and they are available for purchase. There is no minimum order required.  How It Works:

1. Shop from over 100 local vendors using one basket.

2. Select contactless pick-up or delivery at checkout

3. After order is placed, vendors are contacted with quantities ordered. Orders must be placed by 11:59PM on Sunday evening to receive pickup/delivery the following Thursday. 4. Thursday orders are delivered or picked up at a central depot.  Pick up order or wait for delivery confirmation notice.

Delivery costs for Central Toronto is $15 flat & and surrounding area $25-30.

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]]> ‘Not Uber Eats’ site launches to help Torontonians support local restaurants https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/not-uber-eats-site-launches-to-help-hungry-torontonians-support-local-restaurants/ Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:45:14 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2477 “Not-ubereats.com” help people identify nearby restaurants that offer their own delivery service — rather than using high cost delivery apps

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]]> “Not-ubereats.com” help people identify nearby restaurants that offer their own delivery service — rather than using high cost delivery apps

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]]> A shop local campaign in Edmonton encourages locals to #adoptashopYEG https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/a-shop-local-campaign-in-edmonton-encourages-locals-to-adoptashopyeg/ Mon, 16 Nov 2020 16:32:31 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2381 A local Edmonton blogger spearheaded this campaign which is on its third iteration. Struggling businesses are nominated to be adopted and people sign up and commit to spending a certain amount in the shop (i.e., $60). The list of shops represented 50% BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour)-Owned shops. In November 2020, 200 sign up […]

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]]> A local Edmonton blogger spearheaded this campaign which is on its third iteration. Struggling businesses are nominated to be adopted and people sign up and commit to spending a certain amount in the shop (i.e., $60). The list of shops represented 50% BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour)-Owned shops. In November 2020, 200 sign up spots were filled for #AdoptAShopYEG: ATB Neighbourhood Hop! At a $60 minimum spend per person, we’ll collectively spend $12,000 at 64 businesses across Edmonton. Patrons are also encouraged to post on social media. 

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]]> Toronto partners with local delivery supplier to reduce fees for local businesses https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/toronto-partners-with-local-delivery-supplier-to-reduce-fees-for-local-businesses/ Wed, 21 Oct 2020 20:07:19 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2365 The City of Toronto and Ritual have partnered to launch Open for Business — a collaboration to help small businesses across Toronto increase online delivery sales while keeping their customers and staff safe. To encourage customers to order directly from restaurants, all restaurants using Ritual ONE’s delivery platform powered by DoorDash Drive will receive (2) […]

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]]> The City of Toronto and Ritual have partnered to launch Open for Business — a collaboration to help small businesses across Toronto increase online delivery sales while keeping their customers and staff safe. To encourage customers to order directly from restaurants, all restaurants using Ritual ONE’s delivery platform powered by DoorDash Drive will receive (2) weeks of free delivery from Monday, October 26th – Sunday, November 8th, 2020. With commission-free ordering platform Ritual ONE, businesses can be a part of the City of Toronto endorsed program, Open for Business.

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