The new year kicks off with QSRs vying for diner dollars, aiming to bring in more traffic, and creating a momentum that lasts throughout 2025. Some QSRs are starting off the year creative LTOs to help attract attention and offer something new to their guests. RELATED: Limited-time offers can help operators attract and retain customers […]
Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to get your guests to celebrate love and friendship at your restaurant. According to OpenTable data, the holiday was one of the biggest days for dining in 2024, with studies showing that 48 per cent of Canadians are planning to mark the occasion by dining out this year. Restaurants […]
As diners continue to strive to eat better and lead healthier lifestyles, many restaurants are adjusting their menus to accommodate the newest trends. Recent studies show that 57 per cent of diners say that they need to eat healthier, so this is a trend that’s expected to gain even more momentum in the coming year. […]
As the holidays approach, some restaurants are pulling out all the stops to attract attention, get guests talking, and stand out from the competition. Creative marketing and LTOs could be just the leg-up operators need this season to raise revenues and generate more traffic. Here are some of the ways that QSRs are stepping up their […]
While there is much to celebrate in December, looking ahead to January for ways to stand out and attract customers can help restaurants extend the momentum of the holiday season. Get guests excited to visit in the new year by promoting events early and creating innovative celebrations that will keep guests and staff feeling festive. […]
With the holidays top-of-mind, it’s the perfect time to plan a New Year’s celebration at your restaurant. This year, 33 per cent of consumers plan to order food for takeout or delivery for the holidays and 22 per cent plan to celebrate by going out for food and drinks. Get creative with your celebration this […]
While seasonal features have been around since late fall, with flavours like peppermint and gingerbread on menus, some operators are giving guests something new and exciting with Christmas-themed menus to round out the end of the year. RELATED: November brings early holiday menus to QSRs McDonald’s Canada has adopted a Grinch theme, recently introducing a […]
With International Happiness Day landing on March 20, 2022, meal kit delivery company Chefs Plate has researched the best mood-boosting foods. By picking out exactly which healthy and mood-boosting foods to eat to improve both wellbeing and energy levels, these recipes have been carefully created to leave your diners with a smile on their faces. The […]
Chef Roy’s Green Curry Mac & Cheese This vegetarian recipe was created for Club House for Chefs by Roy Oh, Chef-Owner of Anju Restaurant in Calgary. Ingredients (serves 4) 200 grams chickpeas 1 garlic clove, minced 1 Tbsp cilantro, chopped 1 Tbsp Thai basil, chopped 1 Tsp olive oil 400 grams elbow macaroni 5 Tbsp […]
Finding useful and delicious ways to minimize waste is an age-old challenge in foodservice. Now, IKEA Canada’s food waste cookbook is here to help. The IKEA ScrapsBook cookbook is a collaborative project with 10 North American chefs featuring recipes using kitchen waste. The food waste cookbook features renowned chefs such as Adrian Forte, Craig Wong […]
