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Ready to eat

Article Abstract:

Canadian gasoline service station operator Sunoco has launched a pilot home meal replacement (HMR) program at a new Sunoco Retail Centre andConvenience Store location in Richmond Hill, Ontario. The program is Sunoco's attempt to capitalize on an expanding maket segment composed of time-strapped, busy working men and women. These people desire to eat tasty HMR products that cost far less than restaurant prices, are easy to buy and enable them to spend quality family time. Sunoco's pilot center enables customers to fill up their cars' gas tanks and pick up dinner at the same time with no hassles. The center also offers a wide array of snack foods and beverages.

Gasoline Stations, Services introduction, Sunoco

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On the golden path

Article Abstract:

Toronto, Ontario-based McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Ltd uses the same basic ingredient as other McDonald's restaurants worldwide to spearhead its success and the success of its corporate parent. This ingredient is brand consistency through an adherence to quality, service, cleanliness and value. McDonald's Canada maintains its own unique touches and oversees 1,150 franchised outlets that serve roughly 3 million customers daily.

Product information, Limited-Service Restaurants, Fast Food Restaurants, McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Ltd.

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Toronto tourism hit hard by SARS crisis

Article Abstract:

The severe acute respiratory syndrome outbreak resulted in a travel advisory placed upon Toronto, Ontario, on Apr 23, 2003, which was lifted on Apr 29, 2003, and could cause a loss of approximately $350 million in tourism for 2003.

Economic aspects, Hospitality industry, Toronto, Ontario, Severe acute respiratory syndrome

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