April 25, 2016 By Kristin Menas
In our first ever ‘concepts to watch,’ we highlight three restaurant concepts that are making an impact on Canadian diners. These original eateries use social media to their benefit, are positioned as fast-casual and offer guests unique experiences. Here’s a look at our top fast-casual restaurant concepts.
Mandy’s
Instagram: 5,797 followers |Facebook: 4,710 likes
Locations: 3 ...Read more about this post
March 31, 2016 By Jasmine Kafka
The family segment comprises roughly 50 per cent of restaurant revenues in casual dining, with an average cheque 83 per cent higher than couples or seniors (based on The NPD Group CREST Study, 2010). Leading industry consultants forecast that family dining visits will increase this year, as the economy improves and restaurants continue ...Read more about this post
March 31, 2016 Smokin’ veggies: Show your veggies some grill-love too. With the right preparation, they might even steal the show from grilled meats and seafood! Grilled vegetables, with their delicious smoky charred flavours, can add a whole new and premium flavour dimension to a meal, whether served as a side dish, as toppings for gourmet burgers and ...Read more about this post
March 31, 2016 By Kristin Menas
Chicken sandwiches and wraps are the most popular type of sandwiches on Canadian menus, according to MenuMonitor data. Chicken is also a widely preferred type of sandwich protein among consumers. Technomic’s 2014 Canadian Sandwich Consumer Trend Report found that more than half of consumers prefer chicken breast for lunch and dinner sandwiches. Chicken ...Read more about this post
March 31, 2016 By Aaron Jourden
The emergence of quinoa as a near-mainstream ingredient has no doubt fueled chefs’ and diners’ desires to discover the many other types of ancient grains. Although many ancient grains are relatively unknown to consumers and are just now penetrating leading chain and independent menus in Canada, the latest data from Technomic’s MenuMonitor is ...Read more about this post
March 31, 2016 By Diane Chiasson
With the success of the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada is becoming more of an international hotspot for travellers. Tourists are increasingly realizing the draw of this beautiful country, from the scenery and mountains of the West Coast to the European flair of Quebec, the multicultural diversity of Ontario and the waterside ...Read more about this post
January 25, 2016 There are certain times of the year where business is relatively slow, and for some restaurants, the winter months are dreadful. These slowdown periods are a common cause of cash flow shortages for many restaurants. Don’t let the seasonal slumps get you down! Use this off-season time to properly market your restaurant and to get ...Read more about this post
January 21, 2016 By Lucia Weiler
“Innovation” is a word often used in restaurant circles, but what does it really mean, and how can you put it to use to grow your business and boost your bottom line?
According to a recent report by consulting firm AlixPartners, “Innovation means re-engineering menus to better target today’s new consumer segments, re-engineering promotions ...Read more about this post
January 5, 2016 By Diane Chiasson Restaurants that target families have to cater to both parents and their children. Kids are very influential in choosing a restaurant to dine, and are potentially your biggest customers. Today’s average parent will go to no ends to please and satisfy their children, and when it comes to food, parents will buy just ...Read more about this post
December 14, 2015 By Kristin Menas Asian beef is the most popular type of beef dish by a significant margin. As we watch Asian flavours and concepts trend upward in Canada, we are seeing authentic Asian beef dishes proliferate on menus. Popular varieties are beef and broccoli, bulgogi, ginger beef and Szechuan beef. These beef dishes are profiling a ...Read more about this post
December 10, 2015 By Lucia Weiler No need to skip dessert! Gelato and sorbetto are the perfect gourmet alternatives with numerous nutritional benefits.
Very popular in Europe and growing at a fast pace in North America, these frozen Italian treats are no longer considered a “temptation” but rather a customer favourite, taking the frustration and monotony out of some restricted-calorie ...Read more about this post
November 12, 2015 Whether it’s succulent lobster from Prince Edward Island, scallops from Nova Scotia, mussels from Newfoundland or spot prawns from British Columbia, Canada is home to some of the world’s best shellfish and seafood. Canadian Restaurant & Foodservice News recently asked several of Canada’s top seafood suppliers and experts to weigh in on the latest developments, ...Read more about this post
July 27, 2015 Press release
While chicken still holds its status as the centre-of-plate star for both consumers and operators, demands are shifting. More consumers are looking past poultry to seafood, vegetarian and vegan options. Utilizing proprietary intelligence and exclusive consumer data, Technomic’s Canadian Centre of the Plate Consumer Trend Report identifies and analyzes menu and consumer trends impacting ...Read more about this post
November 11, 2014 Portable meals and snacks: A healthy way to increase restaurant sales By Devon Peart
November 11, 2014 People today are in a rush; there’s no doubt about it. Foodservice operators can help by offering meal options that save people some of their precious time. Slow food has its place, absolutely. But there’s also a place for meals and ...Read more about this post
June 26, 2014 Press release
June 26, 2014 The Top 200 Canadian restaurant chains achieved $29.2 billion in sales last year, accounting for roughly 60 per cent of Canada’s total restaurant sales, according to Technomic’s Top 200 Canadian Chain Restaurant Report. Keeping on par with the overall foodservice industry, the largest 200 chains saw sales grow more than four per ...Read more about this post
