Testimonials

“As a takeout-only restaurant we’ve been getting great traffic thanks to all the warm weather. Flame & Smoke loves #TakeoutDay” (Toronto, ON).

“We’re all in this together :)” (Mississauga, ON)

“We are incredibly grateful that there is an account out there to support food establishments, truly a blessing!” (Burnaby, BC)

“All the Symposium franchisees appreciate the constant support of #TakeoutDay and are gratified to know that our diners truly do understand what their orders mean: not only the obvious financial importance of their actions but just as importantly, letting our Symposium teams know that they are part of the community, appreciated and supported. Thanks again.” (Thornhill, ON)

“#TakeoutDay has been a true blessing! We are a fairly new establishment, and this has helped us reach a wider audience who have started loving our food and keep coming back for more!” (Brampton, ON)

“The community has been incredibly supportive and we are extremely grateful.” (Victoria, BC)

“It’s getting better than before. :)” (Beaumont, AB)

“Thank you for #TakeoutDay. It has increased our overall sales on a usually slow day, provided advertising, and exposure we wouldn’t normally have been able to afford! It has been a blessing. Thank you!!” (Whitby, ON)

“Our restaurant is doing fabulous with all the support from different services like this #TakeoutDay. We now have a patio open (social distancing, of course) and plenty of shade.” (Cambridge, ON)

“The tag #TakeoutDay has helped a lot. Things were still a bit slow considering we are younger than a year in business. But come this Wednesday, we hope to have better foot traffic as we are able to open our patio – still offering takeout regardless!” (Toronto, ON)

“Doing well with takeout orders. Awesome support from our small community!” (Preeceville, SK)

“Just re-opened from 4 days per week to 7 days per week. Had shortened the hours but were too busy so we have stretched them back out. We have added a new takeout window so feeling a little less “contact.” We just started #TakeoutDay but hope to continue when it hits our menu items – like today and next Wednesday!” (Bayfield, ON)

“We are busier than ever. Can’t wait to see what the future holds!” (Port Colborne, ON)

“We are one of the lucky ones that have been able to stay open for takeout. We are celebrating 10 years in business this year so we have been fortunate enough to have some loyal customers over the years that have helped a lot. We live in a small community in a tourist district so that makes it a little harder where tourism is down. Thank you for doing this.” (Dwight, ON)

“We are currently only open for pick-up and delivery as we continue to support #TakeoutDay and we want everyone to be safe! We have been keeping busy and appreciate the support our community is giving to the local businesses!” (Vancouver, BC)

“[#TakeoutDay] has helped us a lot. Thank you for the support.” (Montreal, QC)

“The restaurant is slowly coming back and we’re seeing new local customers probably because of your program. Thank you for the initiative.” (Pickering, ON)

“In an effort to streamline the takeout process, we’ve added a takeout counter at our back door, while also introducing over the phone payment options & curbside pick-ups. We are very grateful to have such amazing customers that make it possible for us to stay open during these difficult times. We thank you & look forward to serving you in the future.” (Windsor, ON)

“We are so thankful for platforms like you guys helping us to promote and try to generate sales. And to our community for showing us support, from buying some food, or [giving us] a like or posting about us on social media. Every little thing helps so thank you. We miss everybody and cannot wait to open our doors again.” (Kanata, ON)

“#TakeoutDay has been a help. We have seen a surge in Wednesday orders compared to the first few weeks of the shutdown. We have also seen an increase in customers stepping away from the delivery apps and ordering for pickup.” (Toronto, ON)

“We really appreciate all of your hard work, THANK YOU!!” (Collingwood, ON)

“Although the start of our journey was difficult our guests have been very supportive, keeping us going every day!! We have developed a new “regular customer” base through delivery and takeout which is awesome! Our guests actually care about supporting #TakeoutDay and often mention it when they pick up their orders.” (Waterloo, ON)

“I started a curbside collective with two other small, women-owned businesses from my production kitchen in a high traffic area of Toronto. I shifted my usual farmers market, popup and festival circuit and am so lucky to be super busy every day!! Every Wednesday, we offer takeout and it’s continuing to grow!” (Toronto, ON)

“Our restaurant has had an amazing amount of support to keep the doors open and bring back staff on a weekly basis.” (Edmonton, AB)

“#TakeoutDay has become one of our best days of the week! It is great to see people coming together and supporting our little restaurant through this!” (Port Hope, ON)

“We have seen success in re-launching as a takeout-based business, and the general brand awareness of Canada Takeout Day seems to be growing every week, which is definitely reflected in our sales!” (Edmonton, AB)

“We have become 100 % takeout which was an easy switch. Our dining area was quite small. #TakeoutDay has been awesome. Really enjoying the challenge of it and bringing something different to the table.” (Chipman, NB)

“Our restaurant is only alive because we were able to pivot to a takeout/delivery model. People are being so supportive by coming in and grabbing their food/beverages to go via takeout.

Our community really is coming together for local, and Canada Takeout Day has really helped encourage that. The very first Canada Takeout Day saw an uptick of around 75% in sales over the previous Wednesday! The only explanation was the advertising and promotion around #TakeoutDay.” (Calgary, AB)

“Dear Canada Takeout Team,

Launching this initiative of #TakeoutDay really makes us as an industry feel supported. This trend of supporting restaurants during this difficult time has helped us significantly in being able to support our staff, community and customers.

Thank you for the work you do, we truly appreciate it!” (Burnaby, BC)

“We have had a definite impact on our Wednesday sales, breaking 3 single day (Wednesday) sales records over the past couple months. We have increases across the board but the greatest is on Wednesdays. With none of my marketing making Wednesday a target, I will gladly point in your direction for the reason.” (Winnipeg, MB)

“The #TakeoutDay movement has really helped us get our message out there and share our business with more people. Thank you for the support!” (Vancouver, BC)

“#TakeoutDay has been a great way to engage our patrons and boost sales during a time of limited operations. We’ve been offering Wing Night specials each Wednesday. The first week, we ended up with what we called the “Wing-pocalypse” because orders came in so fast that we completely sold out of wings in under 90 minutes!” (Woodstock, NB)

“#TakeoutDay has a larger following and we are a small business who is surviving during COVID-19 with a reduced staff. We appreciate these kinds of initiatives as they help small businesses like us.” (Toronto, ON)

“We’ve seen Wednesdays really turn in to another Friday. More orders, bigger tips and a lot of positive feedback. We do weekly ‘TAKEOUTDAY’ promo codes, and also had a free drive-in concert in front of our pizzeria, encouraging people to order takeout and enjoy the free show while waiting.” (Slave Lake, AB)

“Takeout is essential to all food and beverage establishments at all times, and never moreso than now. Having #TakeoutDay gives us and all restaurants the ability to band together under one umbrella to get the support message out to the masses.” (Winnipeg, MB)

“We are so thankful for the support of the #TakeoutDay community. The movement has really helped us get our message out there and share our business with more people. Thank you!”
(Vancouver, BC)

“4 weeks ago, like all our restaurant friends, we closed our doors and said goodbye to all of our employees. Ownership stayed on and worked around the clock to pivot into a new-to-us model of business. Last week, because of your support, we hired back 8 members of our kitchen team.” (Vancouver, BC)

“Thank you to everyone for your incredible support yesterday for Canada #TakeoutDay. Every order, comment and message lifted out spirits and showed us how incredible our community is.”
(Toronto, ON)

“It was great! Both of my locations made about the same as during non-COVID times.” (Mississauga, ON)

“We had a great day. Thank you so much for starting this national initiative. The increased business from this initiative helped us make rent this month.” (Vancouver, BC)

“Sales were double from the previous Wednesday. Some customers did say #TakeoutDay influenced them to order.”
(Leduc, AB)

“Turnout was really great on Wednesday at our location! Looking forward to next week. Great initiative!”
(Belleville, ON)

“Great response and support from the community. Wonderful that so many people were aware of the initiative.” (Vancouver, BC)

“Business is up! Thank you.”
(Milton, ON)

“Appreciate the initiative – turnout was amazing! Our customers are always good to us, this is just a great way of still being there for them.” (Edson, AB)

“(#TakeoutDay is) helping us sustain and keep our presence in the community.”
(Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON)

“#TakeoutDay is helping raise awareness to local businesses, restaurant owners, franchisees, and small business owners who need our help and support during these times. On behalf of our local franchisees and small business owners, thank you!”
(Multiple Locations, CAN)

“Wednesday has now become one of our busiest days of the week!”
(Oakville, ON)