New conference for foodservice

Toronto – Restaurants Canada has joined with GE Capital Franchise Finance Canada and Big Picture Conferences to launch a new event designed to help foodservice operators stay at the top of their game.

The Canadian Restaurant Operators Summit (CROS) will focus on boosting operational knowledge, and will run at the same time as the Canadian Restaurant Investment Summit (CRIS), which covers investment and real estate trends.

CRIS/CROS will start on March 1, 2016 with the opening reception held at the Hockey Hall of Fame and conference sessions taking place March 2, 2016 at the Hilton Toronto Hotel. It immediately follows the Restaurants Canada Show, which runs Feb. 28, 29 and March 1 at Toronto’s Enercare Centre (formerly the Direct Energy Centre). Investors and operators can attend any session at either CRIS or CROS.

“This new event comes at a critical time for our industry, as we confront issues ranging from rising costs to the impact of new technology,” said Donna Dooher, President and CEO of Restaurants Canada, in a news release. “If you’re attending the Restaurants Canada Show, simply add on CROS for one more day of education and networking that will sharpen your competitive edge.”