In the wake of extensive remote work during the pandemic, Canadian employers are implementing return-to-office mandates, believing they enhance productivity and team collaboration. These mandates also aim to boost local economies by increasing consumer spending in nearby restaurants and businesses.
Canadian municipalities and entrepreneurs are optimistic that the return of office workers will revitalize downtown areas economically, as these employees are expected to resume spending on meals and beverages in local establishments.
Critics highlight that the slow return to offices has hindered local businesses, particularly restaurants and bars, which rely heavily on the foot traffic generated by office workers.
Our research indicated that individual operational strategies of restaurants, rather than their geographic location or proximity to office workers, significantly influenced their survival during the pandemic.
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