Ottawa Now - As Canadians trim the fat on extra expenses, today's restaurants feel the pain

Canada’s restaurant industry is under increased pressure, as more Canadians steer away from dining out. New data from Restaurants Canada says a majority of Canadians are making this decision in an effort to save their hard-earned money. To be more specific, 3-in-4 Canadians, according to the 2025 Foodservice Facts Report. And once we get to the Age 18-34 bracket, it’s a grim 81 percent. That means fewer people visiting restaurants, which equals a bottom-line that is tougher for some establishments to digest. Milena Stanoeva is the Senior Director of Public Affairs with Restaurants Canada. She joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now.