Inspiration

Walking through the historic district of old Montreal, vintage posters peek through the windows of Chez Mère-Grand and a traditional...

Welcome to Lightspeed’s brief goal setting guide. This article is intended to help you set and achieve your goals in a simple, actionable...

Anyone who has worked in the restaurant industry will tell you there’s no such thing as a “typical” day in the business and the...

Golf tournaments present a huge opportunity to bring in extra money and develop relationships with golfers in your area. Hosting a...

As we enter a new world of retail, business owners can’t ignore the red flags any longer.The relationship between a retailer and...

Five Guys has carved out a niche in a crowded market. With fresh, never frozen hamburgers and infamous fries cooked in peanut oil,...

The road to opening a luxury chocolate shop made up of great flavors and local chocolates isn’t always a straight line. Maud Gaudreau’s...

With endless opportunities to customize toppings, sauces, crusts and cheeses, pizza is here to stay. According to Pizza Magazine, nationwide...

The retail industry has been through a major upheaval in 2020, but retailers have been resilient and determined in their response. A...

The Quebec holiday season wouldn’t be complete without its yearly salute to arts and design, the uniquely curated designer event,...

Robert P. Hayes was living in Denmark five years ago when he walked into the Pilgrim store in Århus and immediately fell in love with...

What has been a major challenge for restaurateurs across the hospitality industry has also given some restaurant owners an opportunity...

Jackie Lindsey is known in the home décor industry for her American farmhouse aesthetic and well-curated Instagram feed. Amassing...

After working in restaurants in Japan and a subsequent ten-year hospitality hiatus working in the film industry, Umami Ramen owner...

FreePlay Toronto opened in January 2020 as a multi-level arcade bar. Boasting retro games like pinball machines from the ‘70s and...

When Fairways Golf Membership was created in 2009, the goal was to grow the game of golf by making it affordable and accessible. Neil...

For two Canadian restaurateurs, Dustin Haffner from BRGR BRGR and Brodie Somerville from Maynard, months of planning came to fruition...

Supporting Pride is part of our culture here at Lightspeed. Our CEO, Dax Dasilva, is openly gay and founded this company in Montreal’s...

When Marc Cohen, Sefi Amir, Annika Krausz and Ethan Wills opened Lawrence in 2010, their goal was to offer thoughtfully-crafted, honest...

When Zoya de Frias and her mother Maria-José opened Le Virunga four years ago, they wanted guests to feel as though the culinary experience...

Montreal’s iconic Saint-Laurent Boulevard, often referred to as The Main, is a playground for retailers and restaurateurs to try...