By Katie Belflower In the final 2023 edition of Concept Watch from RestoBiz and Technomic, we spotlight three unique restaurant concepts in Canadian foodservice, highlighting what makes them stand out from the crowd. This month, the focus is on Mont Tacos, Boardwalk Fries Burgers Shakes, and Industria Pizzeria + Bar. Mont Tacos Mont Taco Image […]
Yes, December tends to mean all things holiday, but why not add a few new occasions to give your guests another reason to visit? Whether you want to go all-out or keep it low-key, this month has it all! Choose from these December food holidays to stand out from the competition, get guests talking about […]
As restaurant traffic revs up for the holidays, now’s the time for operators to focus on maximizing those revenues with a strategy that will take them through until next year. Creating unforgettable experiences is one way that restaurants can stand out from the crowd this season and work on building loyalty from their guests. But […]
As the hustle and bustle of the season picks up, date nights can become tough for many couples to fit into their busy schedules. Make it easy for your guests to visit and enjoy date nights at your restaurant this season. There are a few things to keep in mind when looking to turn your […]
We’ve seen many menu changes come to pass over the last few years, and as we head towards the end of the year, it’s time to take a look at what trends are ramping up for 2024. From flavours and ingredients to the customer experience, next year’s menus offer more nostalgia, global influences, and more. […]
Although there have been many challenges over the last few years, restaurants continue to recover from labour shortages, inflation, and supply chain interruption. With 51 per cent of restaurants operating at a loss, continued rising costs are challenging operators and consumers alike, as businesses and customers try and find balance between today’s revenue and spending. […]
By Katie Belflower We’re well into fall now, and Canadian operators are looking to add trending items to their seasonal offerings. RestoBiz and Technomic’s latest edition of Trend Watch focuses on juniper, pineapple weed, chayote and some of the restaurants that are featuring them on their menus. Juniper Juniper is a shrub bearing edible berries […]
We’re well into fall now, and we’ve already stared seeing holiday flavours making their way onto QSR menus. QSRs have been adding seasonal LTOs earlier and earlier each year, featuring flavours like pumpkin spice as early as August. This practice seems to apply to all seasonal favourites, including the holidays, which are starting to appear […]
Consumer habits are shifting and while meals are still important, of course, many customers have prioritized snacking as part of their daily lives. 29 per cent of people say that the last snacks they consumed were a meal replacement, with 74 per cent of people replacing at least one meal with a snack on a […]
We’ve seen so much change in the foodservice industry in the last few years, what does 2024 bring to the table? As the industry continues to recover, the labour market grows, and supply chain disruption slows, the competition will be fierce for restaurants to win over customers, boost loyalty, and build up the bottom line. […]
