December 5, 2025 Dry January is a trend that has gained traction over the last few years as part of a sober-curious movement, often continuing well past the final day in January. Studies show that 49 per cent of consumers are trying to consume less alcohol this year, which is a 44 per cent increase over 2023.
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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.
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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 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.
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September 3, 2025 As consumer dining preferences continue to shift, there are about 1.3 million vegetarians and 700,000 vegans in Canada, with 42 per cent of consumers now identifying as flexitarian. The flexitarian trend is continuing to grow, allowing people to cut back on their meat consumption for health or environmental reasons, while not completely eliminating it from ...Read more about this post
August 29, 2025 Social media is a powerful tool for increasing restaurant revenue and driving menu innovation for operators who are paying attention to viral trends and consumer behaviour. Studies show that 50 per cent of people choose restaurants based on what they see on social media, so there is a real opportunity for operators to capitalize on ...Read more about this post
July 9, 2025 As the temperatures rise outside, this season is bringing the heat to many restaurant menus with some spicy new additions. With more than three-quarters of diners enjoying spicy foods, operators can help attract and serve this segment by getting creative with their summer menu.
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July 6, 2025 By Katie Belflower
RestoBiz and Technomic have partnered to present LTO trends that are on the rise, along with data to help operators meet diner demands, stay trendy, and structure offers that will get guests excited. May brought trends including Mother’s Day-themed menu items, flavoured beverages, and more.
May’s top trends
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June 27, 2025 By Chef Stephane Levac
As a self-taught Indigenous chef based in Greenwich, Nova Scotia, originally from the M’Chigeeng First Nation (Ojibway, Bear Clan), foraging is at the heart of my cooking. It connects me to the land in a deep, ancestral way and allows me to incorporate wild, seasonal ingredients that reflect tradition and innovation. From hand-picked ...Read more about this post
June 20, 2025 Summertime is the perfect time to add food holidays to your calendar and get guests talking about your restaurant. There’s so much to celebrate in July, from Canada to chicken, and beyond!
Here’s a look at some of the food holidays to choose from in July:
July 1: Canada Day
While not strictly a food holiday, of course, ...Read more about this post
June 4, 2025 By Katie Belflower
Our monthly edition of Trend Watch with Technomic features three menu trends that are gaining popularity across Canada right now, highlighting how Canadian restaurateurs are successfully incorporating them into their menus. This month’s edition focuses on unique cocktail rims, specific preparation time callouts, and ricotta toast.
Unique cocktail rims
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May 15, 2025 Warmer weather has everybody celebrating, so why not add to the fun with some events focused on June’s best food holidays? This month incorporates everything from sweet to savoury, global inspiration, and beverages for holidays that will attract visitors and boost your bottom line.
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May 14, 2025 Following the vegan and vegetarian craze from the past, flexitarian diets have gained popularity for many consumers looking for a moderate way to adopt a healthy lifestyle and reduce meat and dairy consumption. Today, 61 per cent of people are willing to eat less meat, so it seems that flexitarians are a category of diners that make up ...Read more about this post
