TORONTO — The Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association’s (CRFA) recent Restaurant Outlook Survey (based on Q1 2013) shows one-third of restaurateurs expect sales growth to pick up over the next six months.

“With the bad weather behind us, restaurant operators are feeling more positive about business in the coming months,” said Garth Whyte, president and CEO, CRFA.

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Marc Caira is the new president and CEO of Tim Hortons, effective July 2, replacing Paul House, who will become a non-executive chairman of the Board of Directors.

“Marc Caira is an accomplished executive with exceptional knowledge of the North American and global foodservices industry. His knowledge of the out-of-home hot and cold beverage and food sectors is second to none. Marc's strategic leadership capabilities, vision and tremendous depth of experience make him the ideal leader to take Tim Hortons into the future, and I am confident the company is in great hands,” said House.

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Tim Hortons is launching a new “Chill-to-Win” summer contest to promote its iced-cappuccino beverage.

“Nine out of 10 frozen coffee drinks sold in Canada are served at Tim Hortons. Canadians are choosing Iced Capp over any other option in the marketplace, so we wanted to do something to celebrate summer and reward our loyal guests," explained Dave McKay, VP Beverages, Tim Hortons.

TORONTO — F&H magazine has picked up three nominations for the 59th Kenneth R. Wilson Awards, honouring excellence in Canadian business-to-business magazine publishing.

“We are honoured to be nominated once again for the prestigious Kenneth R. Wilson Awards in business-to-business publishing,” said Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of F&H magazine and its sister publication, Hotelier.