GITNUXREPORT 2026

Quebec Restaurant Industry Statistics

Quebec diners keep the industry humming with 72% dining out at least weekly and contactless payment landing in 89% of restaurant transactions, while online ordering adoption reaches 67% in the same year. Yet costs and churn remain the tension point, with labor taking 38% of operating expenses and an average 78% annual staff turnover, alongside 55% of seniors dining out less after 2022.

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72% of Quebec consumers dined out at least once weekly in 2023 survey.

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Average annual spend per Quebec consumer on restaurants was $1,450 in 2022.

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58% of Quebec diners preferred local cuisine in 2023 poll.

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Online ordering adoption by Quebec consumers hit 67% in 2023.

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41% of meals consumed by Quebec residents were from restaurants in 2022.

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Preference for sustainable sourcing was 76% among Quebec diners in 2023.

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Average group size for restaurant visits in Quebec was 3.8 people in 2022.

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29% of Quebec consumers tried new restaurants monthly in 2023.

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Alcohol paired with 52% of Quebec restaurant meals in 2022 data.

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Family dining accounted for 38% of Quebec restaurant visits in 2023.

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64% of Quebec millennials dined out 2-3 times/week in 2022.

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Contactless payment used in 89% of Quebec restaurant transactions in 2023.

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Peak dining time in Quebec was 7-9 PM, 45% of evening sales in 2022.

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55% of Quebec seniors dined out less post-2022 due to costs.

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81% of Quebec consumers used loyalty apps in 2023.

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Breakfast dining up 18% post-pandemic in Quebec 2022.

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47% preferred outdoor dining in summer Quebec surveys 2023.

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Gen Z in Quebec spent 20% more on bubble tea restos 2022.

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69% of Quebec families chose kid-friendly menus 2023.

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Wine consumption at Quebec tables rose 9% in 2022.

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Late-night dining (after 10 PM) was 14% of sales 2023.

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53% avoided chains for local Quebec spots in 2022 poll.

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Health-conscious meals chosen by 62% Quebec diners 2023.

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Group celebrations drove 29% of bookings in Quebec 2022.

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Average wait time tolerance: 12 minutes in Quebec 2023.

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Craft beer pairings up 34% in Quebec restos 2023.

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Labor costs accounted for 38% of operating expenses in Quebec restaurants in 2023.

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Quebec's restaurant industry employed 220,000 people in 2022, 12% of provincial hospitality workforce.

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Average hourly wage for servers in Quebec restaurants was $15.25 in 2023, including tips averaging $8/hour extra.

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45% of Quebec restaurant employees were part-time workers in 2022.

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Turnover rate in Quebec restaurants averaged 78% annually in 2023, highest in Canada.

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Quebec had 28,500 restaurant jobs added post-COVID by end of 2023.

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Women comprised 55% of the Quebec restaurant workforce in 2022, mostly in frontline roles.

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Chefs and cooks in Quebec earned average annual salary of $48,000 in 2023.

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15% of Quebec restaurant staff were immigrants in 2022, filling labor shortages.

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Training hours per employee in Quebec restaurants averaged 24 hours/year in 2023.

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Bartenders in Quebec had median wage of $42,000/year in 2022, boosted by tips.

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Youth under 25 made up 32% of Quebec restaurant employees in 2023.

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Unionized restaurants in Quebec employed 18% of total workforce in 2022.

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Overtime hours in Quebec restaurants averaged 4.2 hours/week per full-time employee in 2023.

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Remote management roles in Quebec restaurants grew 5% to 2,100 positions in 2023.

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Servers' tip income averaged 25% of base pay in Quebec 2022.

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22,000 new hires in Quebec restaurants during summer 2023.

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Managers in Quebec restaurants earned $62,500 median salary 2023.

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Female chefs represented 28% in Quebec kitchens 2022.

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Overtime pay compliance was 94% in audited Quebec restaurants 2023.

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Average tenure for Quebec restaurant staff was 2.1 years in 2022.

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3,200 apprentices trained in Quebec restaurant programs 2023.

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Weekend shifts filled 92% capacity in Quebec staffing 2022.

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Benefits offered to 41% of full-time Quebec restaurant workers 2023.

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Remote hiring via apps reached 35% for Quebec restaurants 2023.

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Dishwashers' hourly rate averaged $14.80 in Quebec 2022.

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Quebec restaurants employed 12% more staff in Q4 2023 vs Q1.

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In 2022, Quebec's restaurant industry generated total revenue of $12.4 billion, representing 25% of Canada's overall foodservice sector sales.

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Average annual revenue per restaurant in Quebec was $1.2 million in 2023, up 8% from 2021 due to post-pandemic recovery.

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Full-service restaurants in Quebec accounted for 62% of total industry revenue at $7.7 billion in 2022.

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Quick-service restaurants in Quebec saw a 15% revenue increase to $3.1 billion in 2023, driven by inflation and demand.

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Profit margins for Quebec restaurants averaged 4.2% in 2022, lower than the national average of 5.1% due to higher labor costs.

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Quebec's restaurant industry contributed $2.8 billion in taxes to provincial and federal governments in 2022.

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Food costs represented 32% of total expenses for Quebec restaurants in 2023, up from 28% in 2019.

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Beverage sales contributed 18% to total revenue in Quebec full-service restaurants in 2022, totaling $1.4 billion.

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Independent restaurants in Quebec had average revenues of $850,000 in 2023, compared to $1.8 million for chains.

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Catering services within Quebec's restaurant sector generated $450 million in 2022, a 12% YoY growth.

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Delivery and takeout sales surged to 22% of total Quebec restaurant revenue in 2023, equaling $2.7 billion.

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Quebec restaurants' average check size increased to $28.50 in 2023 from $24 in 2019.

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Fine dining establishments in Montreal alone contributed $1.1 billion to Quebec's restaurant revenue in 2022.

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Casual dining revenue in Quebec reached $5.2 billion in 2023, with 9% growth over 2022.

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Quebec poutine specialty restaurants generated $180 million in sales in 2022.

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In 2022, Quebec restaurants' total sales tax collected was $1.1 billion.

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Labor productivity per employee in Quebec restaurants was $56,000 revenue in 2023.

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Quebec fine dining profit margins averaged 6.8% in 2022.

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Takeout packaging costs rose 22% for Quebec restaurants in 2023.

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Chain restaurants' Quebec revenue share was 48% in 2022.

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Quebec bistro sector sales hit $920 million in 2023.

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Utility costs per sqm in Quebec restaurants were $4.20/month in 2022.

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Online delivery commissions averaged 28% of sales for Quebec restos in 2023.

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Quebec seafood restaurants generated $650 million revenue in 2022.

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Average debt load for Quebec independent restaurants was $180,000 in 2023.

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Quebec restaurant industry had 18,200 establishments in 2022, up 3% from 2019.

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Montreal hosted 42% of Quebec's total restaurants with 7,600 outlets in 2023.

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Number of new restaurant openings in Quebec was 1,250 in 2023, a 10% increase YoY.

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Closures in Quebec restaurants totaled 850 in 2022, mainly independents.

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Quebec's restaurant market grew at CAGR of 6.2% from 2018-2023.

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Fast-food chains expanded to 4,200 locations in Quebec by 2023.

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Ethnic restaurants in Quebec numbered 3,400 in 2022, 19% of total.

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Quebec restaurant industry market share was 22% of Canadian total in 2023.

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Projected growth for Quebec restaurants is 4.5% annually to 2027.

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Table service restaurants dominated with 11,200 outlets in Quebec 2022.

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Quebec had 2,100 licensed pubs and bars integrated with restaurants in 2023.

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Vegan/vegetarian restaurants grew to 450 locations in Quebec by 2023.

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Online reservation platforms covered 65% of Quebec restaurants in 2022.

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Quebec's restaurant density was 2.1 outlets per 1,000 residents in 2023.

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Boutique coffee shops within restaurants reached 1,800 in Quebec 2022.

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Quebec City had 2,900 restaurant outlets in 2023.

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420 restaurant bankruptcies in Quebec during 2022.

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Plant-based menu items grew 25% in Quebec restaurants 2023.

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Quebec's restaurant GDP contribution was 1.8% provincial in 2022.

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Laval region saw 15% restaurant growth 2019-2023.

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1,100 food trucks operated as extensions of Quebec restaurants 2023.

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Sherbrooke restaurants numbered 780 in 2022.

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Quebec market projected to reach 25,000 outlets by 2028.

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Italian restaurants: 2,200 in Quebec 2023.

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Ghost kitchens proliferated to 350 in Quebec urban areas 2023.

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Food waste per customer in Quebec restaurants averaged 120g/meal in 2023.

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92% compliance rate for Quebec restaurant health inspections in 2022.

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Average kitchen energy use in Quebec restaurants was 45 kWh/day in 2023.

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Licensing fees for Quebec restaurants averaged $2,500 annually in 2022.

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78% of Quebec restaurants used POS systems by 2023.

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Average table turnover rate in Quebec was 2.8 per evening shift in 2022.

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Water usage per seat in Quebec restaurants was 15 liters/day in 2023.

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65% of Quebec restaurants recycled cooking oil in 2022.

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Staff scheduling software adoption was 52% in Quebec restaurants 2023.

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Average menu item price inflation in Quebec was 11% from 2022-2023.

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COVID recovery grants aided 85% of Quebec restaurants in 2022.

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Noise complaint violations in Quebec restaurants totaled 320 in 2023.

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Digital menu adoption reached 71% in Quebec by 2023.

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Quebec restaurants' average operating hours were 11.2 hours/day in 2022.

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Patio seating expanded in 68% of Quebec urban restaurants in 2023.

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Pest control visits averaged 4.5/year per Quebec restaurant in 2023.

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88% of Quebec restos met ventilation standards 2022 inspections.

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Waste diversion rate: 45% for Quebec restaurants 2023.

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Fire safety compliance: 96% in annual Quebec audits 2022.

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Menu allergen labeling mandatory compliance 98% in 2023.

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Average inventory turnover: 7.2 times/year Quebec restos 2022.

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Electric vehicle charging at 12% of Quebec restaurant parkings 2023.

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Staff vaccination rate: 91% in Quebec restaurants 2022.

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CRM software use: 44% Quebec restaurants 2023.

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Terrace permit applications up 22% in Quebec 2023.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 4, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Quebec restaurant activity is moving fast, with 78% of restaurants using POS systems as of 2023 and a peak selling window still hitting 7 to 9 PM, where nearly half of evening sales are made. At the same time, loyalty apps are in use by 81% of consumers and online ordering adoption climbed to 67% in 2023, reshaping how people book, pay, and choose what to eat. This post puts all those signals side by side, from local cuisine and sustainable sourcing preferences to the pressure points like labor costs and high turnover.

Key Takeaways

72% of Quebec consumers dined out at least once weekly in 2023 survey.
Average annual spend per Quebec consumer on restaurants was $1,450 in 2022.
58% of Quebec diners preferred local cuisine in 2023 poll.
Labor costs accounted for 38% of operating expenses in Quebec restaurants in 2023.
Quebec's restaurant industry employed 220,000 people in 2022, 12% of provincial hospitality workforce.
Average hourly wage for servers in Quebec restaurants was $15.25 in 2023, including tips averaging $8/hour extra.
In 2022, Quebec's restaurant industry generated total revenue of $12.4 billion, representing 25% of Canada's overall foodservice sector sales.
Average annual revenue per restaurant in Quebec was $1.2 million in 2023, up 8% from 2021 due to post-pandemic recovery.
Full-service restaurants in Quebec accounted for 62% of total industry revenue at $7.7 billion in 2022.
Quebec restaurant industry had 18,200 establishments in 2022, up 3% from 2019.
Montreal hosted 42% of Quebec's total restaurants with 7,600 outlets in 2023.
Number of new restaurant openings in Quebec was 1,250 in 2023, a 10% increase YoY.
Food waste per customer in Quebec restaurants averaged 120g/meal in 2023.
92% compliance rate for Quebec restaurant health inspections in 2022.
Average kitchen energy use in Quebec restaurants was 45 kWh/day in 2023.

Quebecers dine out weekly, spend heavily, and embrace online ordering, sustainability, loyalty apps, and contactless payments.

Consumer Behavior

172% of Quebec consumers dined out at least once weekly in 2023 survey.

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2Average annual spend per Quebec consumer on restaurants was $1,450 in 2022.

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358% of Quebec diners preferred local cuisine in 2023 poll.

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4Online ordering adoption by Quebec consumers hit 67% in 2023.

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541% of meals consumed by Quebec residents were from restaurants in 2022.

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6Preference for sustainable sourcing was 76% among Quebec diners in 2023.

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7Average group size for restaurant visits in Quebec was 3.8 people in 2022.

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829% of Quebec consumers tried new restaurants monthly in 2023.

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9Alcohol paired with 52% of Quebec restaurant meals in 2022 data.

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10Family dining accounted for 38% of Quebec restaurant visits in 2023.

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1164% of Quebec millennials dined out 2-3 times/week in 2022.

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12Contactless payment used in 89% of Quebec restaurant transactions in 2023.

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13Peak dining time in Quebec was 7-9 PM, 45% of evening sales in 2022.

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1455% of Quebec seniors dined out less post-2022 due to costs.

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1581% of Quebec consumers used loyalty apps in 2023.

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16Breakfast dining up 18% post-pandemic in Quebec 2022.

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1747% preferred outdoor dining in summer Quebec surveys 2023.

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18Gen Z in Quebec spent 20% more on bubble tea restos 2022.

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1969% of Quebec families chose kid-friendly menus 2023.

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20Wine consumption at Quebec tables rose 9% in 2022.

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21Late-night dining (after 10 PM) was 14% of sales 2023.

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2253% avoided chains for local Quebec spots in 2022 poll.

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23Health-conscious meals chosen by 62% Quebec diners 2023.

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24Group celebrations drove 29% of bookings in Quebec 2022.

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25Average wait time tolerance: 12 minutes in Quebec 2023.

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26Craft beer pairings up 34% in Quebec restos 2023.

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Consumer Behavior Interpretation

The Quebecois palate is fiercely loyal to local flavor, demanding convenience and sustainability with a side of wine, but they'll leave you for a new spot if you keep them waiting more than twelve minutes.

Employment Metrics

1Labor costs accounted for 38% of operating expenses in Quebec restaurants in 2023.

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2Quebec's restaurant industry employed 220,000 people in 2022, 12% of provincial hospitality workforce.

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3Average hourly wage for servers in Quebec restaurants was $15.25 in 2023, including tips averaging $8/hour extra.

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445% of Quebec restaurant employees were part-time workers in 2022.

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5Turnover rate in Quebec restaurants averaged 78% annually in 2023, highest in Canada.

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6Quebec had 28,500 restaurant jobs added post-COVID by end of 2023.

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7Women comprised 55% of the Quebec restaurant workforce in 2022, mostly in frontline roles.

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8Chefs and cooks in Quebec earned average annual salary of $48,000 in 2023.

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915% of Quebec restaurant staff were immigrants in 2022, filling labor shortages.

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10Training hours per employee in Quebec restaurants averaged 24 hours/year in 2023.

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11Bartenders in Quebec had median wage of $42,000/year in 2022, boosted by tips.

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12Youth under 25 made up 32% of Quebec restaurant employees in 2023.

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13Unionized restaurants in Quebec employed 18% of total workforce in 2022.

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14Overtime hours in Quebec restaurants averaged 4.2 hours/week per full-time employee in 2023.

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15Remote management roles in Quebec restaurants grew 5% to 2,100 positions in 2023.

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16Servers' tip income averaged 25% of base pay in Quebec 2022.

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1722,000 new hires in Quebec restaurants during summer 2023.

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18Managers in Quebec restaurants earned $62,500 median salary 2023.

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19Female chefs represented 28% in Quebec kitchens 2022.

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20Overtime pay compliance was 94% in audited Quebec restaurants 2023.

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21Average tenure for Quebec restaurant staff was 2.1 years in 2022.

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223,200 apprentices trained in Quebec restaurant programs 2023.

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23Weekend shifts filled 92% capacity in Quebec staffing 2022.

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24Benefits offered to 41% of full-time Quebec restaurant workers 2023.

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25Remote hiring via apps reached 35% for Quebec restaurants 2023.

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26Dishwashers' hourly rate averaged $14.80 in Quebec 2022.

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27Quebec restaurants employed 12% more staff in Q4 2023 vs Q1.

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Employment Metrics Interpretation

The Quebec restaurant scene is a turbulent dance floor where 220,000 people, mostly part-timers and women on the front lines, twirl through a dizzying 78% annual turnover, propelled by modest base wages but held together by the sticky power of tips and a post-pandemic hiring surge that's still trying to fill every weekend shift.

Financial Performance

1In 2022, Quebec's restaurant industry generated total revenue of $12.4 billion, representing 25% of Canada's overall foodservice sector sales.

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2Average annual revenue per restaurant in Quebec was $1.2 million in 2023, up 8% from 2021 due to post-pandemic recovery.

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3Full-service restaurants in Quebec accounted for 62% of total industry revenue at $7.7 billion in 2022.

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4Quick-service restaurants in Quebec saw a 15% revenue increase to $3.1 billion in 2023, driven by inflation and demand.

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5Profit margins for Quebec restaurants averaged 4.2% in 2022, lower than the national average of 5.1% due to higher labor costs.

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6Quebec's restaurant industry contributed $2.8 billion in taxes to provincial and federal governments in 2022.

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7Food costs represented 32% of total expenses for Quebec restaurants in 2023, up from 28% in 2019.

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8Beverage sales contributed 18% to total revenue in Quebec full-service restaurants in 2022, totaling $1.4 billion.

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9Independent restaurants in Quebec had average revenues of $850,000 in 2023, compared to $1.8 million for chains.

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10Catering services within Quebec's restaurant sector generated $450 million in 2022, a 12% YoY growth.

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11Delivery and takeout sales surged to 22% of total Quebec restaurant revenue in 2023, equaling $2.7 billion.

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12Quebec restaurants' average check size increased to $28.50 in 2023 from $24 in 2019.

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13Fine dining establishments in Montreal alone contributed $1.1 billion to Quebec's restaurant revenue in 2022.

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14Casual dining revenue in Quebec reached $5.2 billion in 2023, with 9% growth over 2022.

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15Quebec poutine specialty restaurants generated $180 million in sales in 2022.

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16In 2022, Quebec restaurants' total sales tax collected was $1.1 billion.

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17Labor productivity per employee in Quebec restaurants was $56,000 revenue in 2023.

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18Quebec fine dining profit margins averaged 6.8% in 2022.

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19Takeout packaging costs rose 22% for Quebec restaurants in 2023.

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20Chain restaurants' Quebec revenue share was 48% in 2022.

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21Quebec bistro sector sales hit $920 million in 2023.

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22Utility costs per sqm in Quebec restaurants were $4.20/month in 2022.

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23Online delivery commissions averaged 28% of sales for Quebec restos in 2023.

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24Quebec seafood restaurants generated $650 million revenue in 2022.

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25Average debt load for Quebec independent restaurants was $180,000 in 2023.

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Financial Performance Interpretation

Quebec's restaurant industry is a towering, $12.4 billion economic engine where chefs juggle soaring food costs, delivery app fees, and a love for poutine, all while scraping by on famously thin profit margins to keep the province well-fed and taxed.

Market Size and Growth

1Quebec restaurant industry had 18,200 establishments in 2022, up 3% from 2019.

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2Montreal hosted 42% of Quebec's total restaurants with 7,600 outlets in 2023.

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3Number of new restaurant openings in Quebec was 1,250 in 2023, a 10% increase YoY.

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4Closures in Quebec restaurants totaled 850 in 2022, mainly independents.

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5Quebec's restaurant market grew at CAGR of 6.2% from 2018-2023.

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6Fast-food chains expanded to 4,200 locations in Quebec by 2023.

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7Ethnic restaurants in Quebec numbered 3,400 in 2022, 19% of total.

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8Quebec restaurant industry market share was 22% of Canadian total in 2023.

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9Projected growth for Quebec restaurants is 4.5% annually to 2027.

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10Table service restaurants dominated with 11,200 outlets in Quebec 2022.

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11Quebec had 2,100 licensed pubs and bars integrated with restaurants in 2023.

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12Vegan/vegetarian restaurants grew to 450 locations in Quebec by 2023.

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13Online reservation platforms covered 65% of Quebec restaurants in 2022.

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14Quebec's restaurant density was 2.1 outlets per 1,000 residents in 2023.

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15Boutique coffee shops within restaurants reached 1,800 in Quebec 2022.

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16Quebec City had 2,900 restaurant outlets in 2023.

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17420 restaurant bankruptcies in Quebec during 2022.

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18Plant-based menu items grew 25% in Quebec restaurants 2023.

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19Quebec's restaurant GDP contribution was 1.8% provincial in 2022.

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20Laval region saw 15% restaurant growth 2019-2023.

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211,100 food trucks operated as extensions of Quebec restaurants 2023.

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22Sherbrooke restaurants numbered 780 in 2022.

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23Quebec market projected to reach 25,000 outlets by 2028.

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24Italian restaurants: 2,200 in Quebec 2023.

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25Ghost kitchens proliferated to 350 in Quebec urban areas 2023.

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Market Size and Growth Interpretation

While Quebec's restaurant scene is savoring steady growth with ambitious expansion plans, the 420 bankruptcies and 850 closures in 2022 serve as a sobering reminder that for every thriving new ethnic eatery or ghost kitchen, there's an independent spot quietly turning off the lights.

Operational and Regulatory

1Food waste per customer in Quebec restaurants averaged 120g/meal in 2023.

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292% compliance rate for Quebec restaurant health inspections in 2022.

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3Average kitchen energy use in Quebec restaurants was 45 kWh/day in 2023.

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4Licensing fees for Quebec restaurants averaged $2,500 annually in 2022.

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578% of Quebec restaurants used POS systems by 2023.

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6Average table turnover rate in Quebec was 2.8 per evening shift in 2022.

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7Water usage per seat in Quebec restaurants was 15 liters/day in 2023.

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865% of Quebec restaurants recycled cooking oil in 2022.

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9Staff scheduling software adoption was 52% in Quebec restaurants 2023.

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10Average menu item price inflation in Quebec was 11% from 2022-2023.

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11COVID recovery grants aided 85% of Quebec restaurants in 2022.

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12Noise complaint violations in Quebec restaurants totaled 320 in 2023.

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13Digital menu adoption reached 71% in Quebec by 2023.

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14Quebec restaurants' average operating hours were 11.2 hours/day in 2022.

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15Patio seating expanded in 68% of Quebec urban restaurants in 2023.

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16Pest control visits averaged 4.5/year per Quebec restaurant in 2023.

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1788% of Quebec restos met ventilation standards 2022 inspections.

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18Waste diversion rate: 45% for Quebec restaurants 2023.

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19Fire safety compliance: 96% in annual Quebec audits 2022.

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20Menu allergen labeling mandatory compliance 98% in 2023.

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21Average inventory turnover: 7.2 times/year Quebec restos 2022.

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22Electric vehicle charging at 12% of Quebec restaurant parkings 2023.

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23Staff vaccination rate: 91% in Quebec restaurants 2022.

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24CRM software use: 44% Quebec restaurants 2023.

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25Terrace permit applications up 22% in Quebec 2023.

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Operational and Regulatory Interpretation

While Quebec diners are leaving a bit too much on their plates, the restaurants themselves are cleaning up their act with impressive health and safety scores, all while juggling rising costs, embracing technology, and expanding their patios to keep the province well-fed and compliant.

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EMPLOISPECIALISE
emploispecialise.com
emploispecialise.com
Reference 19
IMMIGRATION-QUEBEC
immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca
immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca
Reference 20
CCQ
ccq.org
ccq.org
Reference 21
JOBBANK
jobbank.gc.ca
jobbank.gc.ca
Reference 22
JEUNESQUEBEC
jeunesquebec.ca
jeunesquebec.ca
Reference 23
CSN
csn.qc.ca
csn.qc.ca
Reference 24
TRAVAILQUEBEC
travailquebec.gouv.qc.ca
travailquebec.gouv.qc.ca
Reference 25
LINKEDIN
linkedin.com
linkedin.com

Reference 26
NOUVELLESRESTOS
nouvellesrestos.qc.ca
nouvellesrestos.qc.ca
Reference 27
FRANCHISEQUEBEC
franchisequebec.com
franchisequebec.com
Reference 28
DIVERSITERESTO
diversiteresto.qc.ca
diversiteresto.qc.ca
Reference 29
FOODSERVICECANADA
foodservicecanada.com
foodservicecanada.com
Reference 30
RSAQ
rsaq.qc.ca
rsaq.qc.ca
Reference 31
VEGANQUEBEC
veganquebec.org
veganquebec.org
Reference 32
OPENTABLE
opentable.com
opentable.com
Reference 33
URBANPLANNINGQC
urbanplanningqc.ca
urbanplanningqc.ca
Reference 34
CAFESQUEBEC
cafesquebec.com
cafesquebec.com
Reference 35
NIELSEN
nielsen.com
nielsen.com
Reference 36
GREENRESTAURANTS
greenrestaurants.org
greenrestaurants.org
Reference 37
RESY
resy.com
resy.com
Reference 38
YELP
yelp.ca
yelp.ca
Reference 39
SAQ
saq.com
saq.com
Reference 40
FAMILYFIRSTQC
familyfirstqc.ca
familyfirstqc.ca
Reference 41
DELOITTE
deloitte.com
deloitte.com
Reference 42
MONERIS
moneris.com
moneris.com
Reference 43
POSIST
posist.com
posist.com
Reference 44
AQSENIORS
aqseniors.org
aqseniors.org
Reference 45
MAPLELEAFFOODS
mapleleaffoods.com
mapleleaffoods.com
Reference 46
SANTEPUBLIQUEMONTREAL
santepubliquemontreal.ca
santepubliquemontreal.ca
Reference 47
HYDROQUEBEC
hydroquebec.com
hydroquebec.com
Reference 48
LIGHTSPEEDHQ
lightspeedhq.com
lightspeedhq.com
Reference 49
RESDIARY
resdiary.com
resdiary.com
Reference 50
EAUVIVE
eauvive.qc.ca
eauvive.qc.ca
Reference 51
RECYCQUEBEC
recycquebec.ca
recycquebec.ca
Reference 52
7SHIFTS
7shifts.com
7shifts.com
Reference 53
MENUPRICING
menupricing.ca
menupricing.ca
Reference 54
ECONOMIE
economie.gouv.qc.ca
economie.gouv.qc.ca
Reference 55
VILLE
ville.montreal.qc.ca
ville.montreal.qc.ca
Reference 56
QR-CODE-MENU
qr-code-menu.com
qr-code-menu.com
Reference 57
HEURESOPERATIONNELLES
heuresoperationnelles.qc.ca
heuresoperationnelles.qc.ca
Reference 58
TERRASSESQUEBEC
terrassesquebec.com
terrassesquebec.com
Reference 59
REVENUQUEBEC
revenuquebec.ca
revenuquebec.ca
Reference 60
PRODUCTIVITEQUEBEC
productivitequebec.org
productivitequebec.org
Reference 61
GOURMETBUSINESS
gourmetbusiness.com
gourmetbusiness.com
Reference 62
EMBALLAGERECTO
emballagerecto.com
emballagerecto.com
Reference 63
FRANCHISEDIRECT
franchisedirect.ca
franchisedirect.ca
Reference 64
BISTROQUEBEC
bistroquebec.org
bistroquebec.org
Reference 65
UBER
uber.com
uber.com
Reference 66
MERQUEBEC
merquebec.com
merquebec.com
Reference 67
BDC
bdc.ca
bdc.ca
Reference 68
TIPSTRACKINGQC
tipstrackingqc.ca
tipstrackingqc.ca
Reference 69
EMPLOIQUEBEC
emploiquebec.net
emploiquebec.net
Reference 70
GLASSDOOR
glassdoor.ca
glassdoor.ca
Reference 71
CULINAIRESQC
culinairesqc.org
culinairesqc.org
Reference 72
CNT
cnt.gouv.qc.ca
cnt.gouv.qc.ca
Reference 73
HRQUEBEC
hrquebec.com
hrquebec.com
Reference 74
SCHEDULICITY
schedulicity.com
schedulicity.com
Reference 75
BENEFITSCANADA
benefitscanada.com
benefitscanada.com
Reference 76
INDEED
indeed.com
indeed.com
Reference 77
JOBILLICO
jobillico.com
jobillico.com
Reference 78
VILLE
ville.quebec.qc.ca
ville.quebec.qc.ca
Reference 79
OPQ
opq.org
opq.org
Reference 80
IMPOSSIBLEFOODS
impossiblefoods.com
impossiblefoods.com
Reference 81
INSEEQUEBEC
inseequebec.org
inseequebec.org
Reference 82
LAVALBUSINESS
lavalbusiness.com
lavalbusiness.com
Reference 83
FOODTRUCKSQC
foodtrucksqc.com
foodtrucksqc.com
Reference 84
SHERBROOKE
sherbrooke.ca
sherbrooke.ca
Reference 85
FORECASTCANADA
forecastcanada.com
forecastcanada.com
Reference 86
ITALOQC
italoqc.org
italoqc.org
Reference 87
CLOUDKITCHENS
cloudkitchens.com
cloudkitchens.com
Reference 88
LOYALTY360
loyalty360.org
loyalty360.org
Reference 89
BRUNCHQUEBEC
brunchquebec.com
brunchquebec.com
Reference 90
SONDAGESQC
sondagesqc.ca
sondagesqc.ca
Reference 91
BUBBLETEATRENDS
bubbleteatrends.com
bubbleteatrends.com
Reference 92
FAMILLEMAG
famillemag.ca
famillemag.ca
Reference 93
VINSQUEBEC
vinsquebec.com
vinsquebec.com
Reference 94
NIGHTLIFEQC
nightlifeqc.org
nightlifeqc.org
Reference 95
LOCALFIRSTQC
localfirstqc.ca
localfirstqc.ca
Reference 96
NUTRITIONQC
nutritionqc.org
nutritionqc.org
Reference 97
EVENTBRITE
eventbrite.ca
eventbrite.ca
Reference 98
ZAPIER
zapier.com
zapier.com
Reference 99
MICROBRASSERIESQC
microbrasseriesqc.com
microbrasseriesqc.com
Reference 100
PESTQUEBEC
pestquebec.com
pestquebec.com