November 20, 2025 By Samir Zabeneh
With an unpredictable economy, persistent tariffs, and evolving habits reshaping the culinary landscape, the Canadian foodservice industry has faced mixed challenges and opportunities in the past. Recent reports paint a clear picture of inflation’s impact on the foodservice industry and shifting dining preferences.
Rising menu prices have emerged as a major deterrent for diners, ...Read more about this post
November 5, 2025 By Katie Belflower
RestoBiz and Technomic have once again partnered to present LTO trends that are on the rise, along with data that helps operators meet diner demands, stay trendy, and structure offers that will get guests excited and encourage return visits. September’s trends included Oktoberfest pretzels, mushroom and meatball dishes, and more.
Pretzels, please
As ...Read more about this post
November 3, 2025 By Shabnam Weber
In an era defined by changing consumer habits, rising health consciousness, and experience-driven dining, tea is having a moment, and smart operators should pay attention. From functional beverages to the sober curious movement, it’s no longer just a sideline item; it’s a centre-stage opportunity for foodservice businesses to enhance profitability, expand beverage offerings, ...Read more about this post
November 3, 2025 As fall flies by and the holidays become top of mind for many, some QSRs are introducing their holiday menus even earlier this year. Festive menus will continue to drop throughout the next few months, but operators launching early may get the drop on guests looking to get into the holiday spirit sooner.
Here are the ...Read more about this post
October 30, 2025 By Mitch Stefani
Canadian consumers are concerned about value, but despite that, data shows encouraging resilience in on-premise visits this year. Some stability is showing in drink choices as well, with 72 per cent of consumers buying the same types and brands as they were a year ago. However, this steady performance conceals a significant divergence ...Read more about this post
October 24, 2025 With baseball in full swing, some QSRs are getting in on the action with baseball-themed promos. Capitalizing on the fan excitement for the World Series with watch parties and LTOs allows operators to attract dine-in guests, along with off-premise orders for guests watching the game at home.
While no stats are available yet for the upcoming ...Read more about this post
October 21, 2025 Although fall is already underway, some QSRs have only recently decided to launch their seasonal menus. As the pumpkin craze continues, many other flavours are popping up in the new fall menus, from beverages to food, for a fun take on fall.
Wendy’s has launched a late fall lineup, adding four new items to the menu ...Read more about this post
October 17, 2025 As we approach the excitement of the holidays, get your guests feeling festive and ready to celebrate with November food holidays! This month can be dreary and cold, so offer diners something fresh and new on the menu, fun festivities, and a reason to visit your restaurant again and again.
November 3: National Sandwich Day
So many ...Read more about this post
October 10, 2025 As the weather turns colder and diners crave comfort foods, restaurants can fill that need with seasonal flavours and fall LTOs. Getting creative with a fall menu that features nostalgia and comfort foods means offering something that’s appealing to your guests, a change from refreshing summer options, and something unique from your competition. New, fresh ...Read more about this post
October 8, 2025 As the leaves change and the temperatures cool, the Fall/Winter 2025 issue of the magazine reflects on the challenges and successes this year, examines the current state of the foodservice industry, and highlights tools and strategies to take restaurant operators into a healthy and prosperous new year.
We also examine safety, from restaurant design to restroom ...Read more about this post
October 7, 2025 It’s scary season, and some QSRs are embracing Halloween-themed LTOs for October. Seasonal promotions allow restaurants to provide a fun new experience for guests, stand out from the competition with unique offerings, get guests excited to try something novel, and an opportunity for brand expansion through social media.
As many fall menus were introduced late in ...Read more about this post
October 2, 2025 Seasonality is something that can help your menu stay relevant, encourage timely visits, and offer flavours that can be best enjoyed throughout the year. It’s also a great way to take advantage of local producers and suppliers, and as research shows that three-in-four Canadians are dining out less, adding trendy, seasonal elements to your menu ...Read more about this post
September 30, 2025 By Katie Belflower
This month, we have teamed up with Technomic for our Trend Watch feature, highlighting fermented spices and seasonings, unique emulsions, and mushroom dust as three menu trends that are gaining popularity across Canada. We also take a look at how some Canadian restaurants are successfully adding them to their menus for a new ...Read more about this post
September 29, 2025 Fall has arrived, and there’s no better time to enjoy comfort food and fall flavours with October’s fun food holidays. Celebrating food holidays allows your guests to discover new seasonal favourites while driving traffic and increasing revenues. It also sets you apart from the competition with new and innovative promotions for your guests.
Here’s a look ...Read more about this post
September 19, 2025 For the last few years, operators have been expanding their brands by partnering with media, celebs, influencers, and more. These pairings allow restaurants to create unique merchandise and menu items, reach a broader audience, and offer something unique to their guests. This season, some operators are getting even more creative, entering into partnerships with new ...Read more about this post
