Restaurants Canada has unveiled its 2024 Foodservice Facts report, and it showcases a mixture of positivity and negativity. On the plus side, restaurants are noticing incremental growth in an era filled with industry transformation. However, today's affordability crisis is proving to be a daunting challenge for diners and restaurant owners. Details are coming up in Hour 1. Speaking of dining out, a historic building in the ByWard Market will soon have brand-new tenants! And as Beyond The Pale co-founder Rob McIsaac tells us, he is more excited about the long-term potential of this Downtown staple than any concerns about today's intimidating baggage.