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Bakery Guide

The Canadian bakery industry involves the on-site manufacturing of baked products. There are two types of bakeries: retail and commercial. Retail bakeries manufacture a wide range of baked products including bagels, bread, cakes, croissants, doughnuts, pastries, and more. Products are purchased by retail customers for consumption off-site. Commercial bakeries manufacture a similar range of baked products. In addition, commercial bakeries also manufacturing frozen baked products.

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Bar and Nightclub Guide

Businesses in this industry are focused on selling alcoholic drinks for consumption on-premises, and may also offer food. Bars and nightclubs often host live events such as musical performances, dance spaces, and/or comedy nights.

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Beer and Breweries Guide

The beer and breweries industry in Canada is a significant part of the country’s beverage market, generating billions in annual revenue and supporting thousands of jobs. The sector is dominated by large multinational brewers like Molson Coors and Labatt, but has seen strong growth in craft breweries, which now number over 1,200 nationwide. Consumer preferences are shifting toward premium, locally produced, and innovative beer styles such as IPAs and sours. Despite steady demand, the industry faces challenges from rising production costs, increased competition, and changing alcohol consumption habits.

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Catering Guide

Caterers are primarily engaged in providing food and drink services for various events, such as weddings, corporate functions, parties and trade shows. Depending on the size of the company, some catering businesses not only prepare the food, but also take care of elements such as event decorations and lighting.

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Coffee Manufacturing Guide

Coffee manufacturing is the process of converting the raw coffee fruit into finished coffee. It involves everything from the growing and picking of the raw coffee fruit to roasting and distributing the finished coffee product- whether roasted whole beans, single-serve cups, or ground coffee.

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Coffee Shops Guide

The Coffee Shops Industry is part of the specialty eatery industry. Coffee shops usually sell specialty hot and cold drinks; some may also sell pastries and bakery products, specialty coffee equipment for the home roaster and coffee brewer, or bags of their own roasted coffee beans if the shop is a combination storefront and specialty roaster.

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Confectionery Guide

Confectionery can include sweets, candy and chocolate among other items to satisfy one's sweet tooth. Business owners within this industry can work with a single product like chocolate or offer a wide variety of products. Businesses can work with retailers to offer their products, sell online or through a shop or work with event planners catering to specific events.

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Franchising Guide

According to the International Franchising Association, “a franchise (or franchising) is a method of distributing products or services involving a franchisor, who establishes the brand’s trademark or trade name and a business system, and a franchisee, who pays a royalty and often an initial fee for the right to do business under the franchisor's name and system." Tim Hortons, Motel 6, and Two Men and a Truck are just three examples of large franchises in Canada.

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Grocery Store Guide

Grocery stores exist in many shapes and forms. Both big cities and small communities have a need for basic grocery products, and many family grocers have had long-term success across BC. Running a grocery store requires good planning - inventory, pricing, marketing and employee management are all critical factors to success in this industry.

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Liquor and Distilleries Guide

According to Canadian Industry Statistics, this industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in distilling liquor, except brandy; blending liquor; or blending and mixing liquor and other ingredients. In 2020, there were 277 such operations across Canada, with 96% of them employing 100 employees or less. The average revenue for the industry’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in 2020 was $706,200, with just under 50 per cent reporting profitability.

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