February 19, 2026 March brings a feeling of spring and some fun food holidays for your restaurant! From potato chips to waffles, this month offers something for everyone to celebrate. Spread the word to get guests excited to visit and experience something unique at your restaurant with a themed menu, party décor, live entertainment, and more!
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February 17, 2026 Spicy, “swicy,” and many more iterations have become very popular on restaurant menus in recent years, and this year is continuing the tradition as many QSRs bring the heat with themed LTOs. To address diner demand, 95 per cent of restaurants now have at least one spicy item on the menu, and research shows that ...Read more about this post
February 12, 2026 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 ...Read more about this post
February 6, 2026 Food trends come and go, but what should operators focus on for next year’s menus? What flavours are attracting attention and driving diners to enjoy LTOs, make repeat visits, and post about meals on their social media channels? 2026 appears on the surface to be themed “opposites attract,” with combinations like healthy and indulgent, while ...Read more about this post
February 3, 2026 With Valentine’s Day almost here, many QSRs are choosing themed promos to celebrate love and maximize February margins. From off-premise dining to romantic date nights, Valentine’s Day offers operators the opportunity to stand out, offer something new for regular guests, and attract new visitors to the restaurant.
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January 27, 2026 By Lizzy Freier, Senior Director, Menu Research & Insights, Technomic
Innovation helps restaurants and chefs stand out and remain competitive in today’s crowded marketplace, and monitoring and incorporating the latest food trends can help operators stay inspired to treat guests to new, tasty menu items. In the latest edition of Trend Watch, we focus on three ...Read more about this post
January 23, 2026 As health trends come and go, and consumer dining preferences evolve, restaurateurs need to create menus that consider the shifting diner demand. One of today’s most prevalent health trends is the use of GLP-1 medication as a treatment for obesity, along with diabetes and other chronic conditions like cardiovascular and kidney disease. Research from Dalhousie ...Read more about this post
January 23, 2026 Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day approaches, and it’s a busy holiday for restaurants. This year it falls on a Saturday, and with 74 per cent of couples planning to dine out for the holiday, operators should be planning to compete for attention and revenues.
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January 22, 2026 As health-conscious consumers increasingly drive many of the menu trends, protein continues to dominate diner demand. Recent research shows that 69 per cent of Canadians say they plan to eat more protein in 2026, 81 per cent consider protein essential for their health, and 44 per cent list cost as a barrier to getting enough ...Read more about this post
January 12, 2026 With Veganuary well underway across Canada and internationally, Humane World for Animals is spotlighting new polling data which reveals strong and growing consumer demand for plant-based foods nationwide. According to a recent survey, 54 per cent of Canadians now say they are interested in increasing or actively working to increase their consumption of plant-based foods. ...Read more about this post
January 9, 2026 If you are looking for a new way to boost guest engagement, build loyalty, test out a new menu, and get attention for your restaurant, February may be a great month to try celebrating food holidays with your guests. Hosting events, creating specialty menus, and offering LTOs offer the opportunity to re-interest regulars, attract new ...Read more about this post
January 7, 2026 As we embrace cold weather and comfort food, some QSRs have launched seasonal menus and LTOs to drive traffic and generate revenues for the New Year and through the winter.
Beginning January 6, Krispy Kreme’s Winter Seasonal Collection offers four new flavours for its U.S. guests. The menu includes a new lineup of donuts, featuring the ...Read more about this post
January 5, 2026 By Lizzy Freier
As 2026 begins, looking back on popular LTOs from last year can help operators meet diner demands for this year, stay on trend, and explore new and interesting takes on menu favourites. In this edition of LTO Trend Watch, RestoBiz and Technomic have partnered to examine November’s top LTOs, focusing on specialty hot ...Read more about this post
December 17, 2025 By Lizzy Freier, Senior Director, Menu Research & Insights, Technomic
In our latest edition of Trend Watch with Technomic, we spotlight three of the top menu trends across Canada, highlighting some of the restaurants that are successfully adding them to their menus. This edition features corn in desserts, aji verde, and onsen tamago.
Corn in desserts
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November 26, 2025 Holiday menus are continuing to launch as fall progresses, and while traditional flavours like peppermint and gingerbread still reign supreme, some operators are embracing a new theme for their seasonal menus. From green-coloured food items to turkey alternatives, here are some of the restaurants adding fun and innovative LTOs to their holiday offering:
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