By Elizabeth Wessel For this month’s edition of Trend Watch, we’ve teamed up with Technomic to highlight some of the top trends gaining popularity on restaurant menus across Canada: flavoured foam, white soy sauce, aromatic spirits. We also take a look at how some Canadian restaurants are successfully adding them to their menus for an […]
By Amy Dietz-Graham Luxury restaurant owners are some of the toughest entrepreneurs. They often operate in a world of thin margins and high expectations: labour shortages, supply chain volatility, rising rents, health inspections, late nights and early mornings – all while delivering a flawless guest experience that’s judged instantly by critics, influencers and diners alike. […]
As consumers continue to search for more value from their dining experiences, remaining price sensitive and selective about discretionary spending, many QSRs are creating value menus to try and attract the attention of value-seeing customers. While the guest perception of value certainly is not limited to lower prices, some operators are starting the year off […]
By Madan Kanala For years, restaurant operators have been surrounded by data — sensors, dashboards, reports — yet many still face the same problems: spoilage, missed checks, and inconsistent routines. But the truth is simple: data alone never solved operational chaos. A temperature reading can tell you what happened, but not why or what to do […]
By Jordan Hale Black Friday may not typically be a big foodie holiday, but if you act strategically, you can attract customers, drive traffic, and raise your revenues. Research shows that 79 per cent of shoppers visit a full-service or quick-service restaurant while shopping on the holiday, which offers the opportunity for restaurants to interest busy […]
This year’s beverage trends focus primarily on health and wellness, as dining preferences continue to shift and evolve. There are a few top trends that are gaining momentum this year as they are adopted by QSRs and operators looking to stay relevant with innovative beverage options. Dirty sodas Dirty sodas are fountain sodas with flavoured […]
By David Hopkins The return to the office is well underway; commutes are picking up, and workplaces, especially in Toronto, are steadily filling again. But it’s not just corporate offices seeing a revival; co-working spaces, once severely impacted by COVID-19, are rebounding as well. As workplace models become more dynamic, co-working has proven effective for remote […]
By Izzy Kharasch To what extent do menu prices affect our customers’ decisions on where to go out and enjoy a meal? As the restaurant operator, your goal is to make sure that guests have a great time and feel good about the money they spend. If we do our job correctly, we will have […]
By Mo Chaar Canada’s foodservice industry continues to navigate a turbulent landscape. Recent data from Restaurants Canada reveals that in April, 74 restaurants filed for bankruptcy, a sharp increase from the 53 that did so in April 2023. These figures underscore the restaurant sector’s ongoing challenges amid reduced consumer spending and rising operating costs. With […]
Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list celebrates its tenth anniversary with the 2024 edition, recognizing the top dining destinations across the country this year. “The lists and awards are derived from the votes of a national panel of experts, 150-strong, who are passionate and highly informed about quality dining,” said Jacob Richler, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, Canada’s […]
