With the changing seasons and cooler weather, some QSRs are adding comfort foods to the menu that feature cheese as a main ingredient. Cheese is a craveable ingredient for consumers, with 60 per cent of restaurant operators saying it helps sell menu items. Research also shows that simply adding cheese to a menu description increases […]
Cooler temperatures tend to being restaurant guests inside, but you can still use your outdoor patio well into the fall, with a few tweaks and intentional action. While you may not have the desire to make it a four-season space, extending its use into the cooler weather can help fill more seats, increase traffic, and […]
Looking to host an end-of-summer bash at your restaurant? Plan an event that will attract guests, raise revenues, and allow you to stand out from the competition. Even though fall is on the horizon, there’s still time to plan an event that celebrates the season and gets guests excited to make memories at your restaurant! […]
Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? Even though dinner typically tops restaurant traffic, studies shows that morning visits can be a key revenue driver, accounting for 29 per cent of all visits. With more and more commuters headed back to the office, some QSRs have recently added breakfast or have switched up their […]
By Owen Juarbal Most operators closely track food costs and other expenses, yet few know when their kitchen knives were last properly sharpened – and that can be an expensive blind spot in a year when more than a third of Canadian operators are running at a loss or breaking even. While nearly every other […]
September is a month of transition for many restaurant operators, as student employees return to school, traffic levels decline for the fall season, and patio space is no longer in such hot demand. Operators can become overwhelmed with these seasonal challenges, and a fresh approach can help get a better handle on fall operations. Here […]
By Emma Balment In a market where the dining room increasingly belongs to the consumer, winning the off-premise will become just as important as winning the dine-in one for today’s restaurant operators. Traditionally in Canada, the majority of orders were consumed at the restaurant, whether full-service or quick-service – but things have changed. Years ago, […]
By Evelyn Long Canada’s restaurant industry has embraced digital transformation at breakneck speed. From cloud-based point-of-sale systems to mobile ordering apps, technology has become the backbone of modern operations. However, this rapid evolution has a dangerous side effect: your restaurant is now a target for sophisticated cyberattacks that can cripple your business overnight. Understanding the […]
This season, consumers are looking for more than just a sweet treat; dessert and beverage choices are increasingly being shaped by a desire for new experiences, from discovering unexpected flavour combinations to enjoying familiar favourites in fresh and creative ways. As tastes continue to evolve, cafés and restaurants are finding new opportunities to reimagine classic […]
By Jonathan Heeg For restaurant operators managing commercial kitchens, a proactive approach to drain maintenance is not just good practice; it is a sound business decision. Restaurants run on thin margins, tight schedules, and the kitchen has to perform flawlessly during every service. Unlike many other commercial spaces, a restaurant’s plumbing is actively working every […]
