With annual sales of more than $42 billion, foodservice represents 4% of Canada's gross domestic product. The foodservice industry employs 1,020,700 Canadians, or 6.6% of the country's workforce. There are nearly 64,000 foodservice establishments in Canada. The majority - about 64% - are independently owned and operated.

The Canadian Restaurant and Foodservice Association (CRFA) is Canada's largest hospitality association with 16,500 members representing restaurants, bars, hotels, caterers, institutions, educators and foodservice suppliers.