By Katie Belflower This month, we have teamed up with Technomic for our Trend Watch feature, highlighting fermented spices and seasonings, unique emulsions, and mushroom dust as three menu trends that are gaining popularity across Canada. We also take a look at how some Canadian restaurants are successfully adding them to their menus for a […]
Fall has arrived, and there’s no better time to enjoy comfort food and fall flavours with October’s fun food holidays. Celebrating food holidays allows your guests to discover new seasonal favourites while driving traffic and increasing revenues. It also sets you apart from the competition with new and innovative promotions for your guests. Here’s a […]
As consumer dining preferences continue to shift, there are about 1.3 million vegetarians and 700,000 vegans in Canada, with 42 per cent of consumers now identifying as flexitarian. The flexitarian trend is continuing to grow, allowing people to cut back on their meat consumption for health or environmental reasons, while not completely eliminating it from […]
Social media is a powerful tool for increasing restaurant revenue and driving menu innovation for operators who are paying attention to viral trends and consumer behaviour. Studies show that 50 per cent of people choose restaurants based on what they see on social media, so there is a real opportunity for operators to capitalize on […]
As the temperatures rise outside, this season is bringing the heat to many restaurant menus with some spicy new additions. With more than three-quarters of diners enjoying spicy foods, operators can help attract and serve this segment by getting creative with their summer menu. Here are some of the QSRs adding some spice to this […]
By Katie Belflower RestoBiz and Technomic have partnered to present LTO trends that are on the rise, along with data to help operators meet diner demands, stay trendy, and structure offers that will get guests excited. May brought trends including Mother’s Day-themed menu items, flavoured beverages, and more. May’s top trends Limited-time offers and […]
By Chef Stephane Levac As a self-taught Indigenous chef based in Greenwich, Nova Scotia, originally from the M’Chigeeng First Nation (Ojibway, Bear Clan), foraging is at the heart of my cooking. It connects me to the land in a deep, ancestral way and allows me to incorporate wild, seasonal ingredients that reflect tradition and innovation. From […]
Summertime is the perfect time to add food holidays to your calendar and get guests talking about your restaurant. There’s so much to celebrate in July, from Canada to chicken, and beyond! Here’s a look at some of the food holidays to choose from in July: July 1: Canada Day While not strictly a food […]
By Katie Belflower Our monthly edition of Trend Watch with Technomic features three menu trends that are gaining popularity across Canada right now, highlighting how Canadian restaurateurs are successfully incorporating them into their menus. This month’s edition focuses on unique cocktail rims, specific preparation time callouts, and ricotta toast. Unique cocktail rims Operators are adding […]
Warmer weather has everybody celebrating, so why not add to the fun with some events focused on June’s best food holidays? This month incorporates everything from sweet to savoury, global inspiration, and beverages for holidays that will attract visitors and boost your bottom line. Here’s a look at some of the food holidays to celebrate […]
