October 14, 2026 Fall is truly upon us, and operators are creating new and interesting ways to keep customers engaged with unique merchandise, menu expansion, celebrity promos, and more. Fall LTOs help operators stand out from the competition while getting guests interested in trying something new, so it makes sense for restaurants to rotate offers to mix it ...Read more about this post
October 9, 2026 Sustainability in global hospitality is no longer about managing waste after the fact; it is about designing it out from the start. New data drawn from applications across The 50’s sustainability categories, independently audited by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA), reveals the world’s leading establishments are shifting their focus towards preventative design, supply chain resilience, ...Read more about this post
October 7, 2026 More people across Canada are turning to community organizations for help putting food on the table, while the organizations supporting them are struggling to keep up.
New findings from The State of Food Charity in Canada survey show that 89 per cent of organizations surveyed saw an increase in demand for food over the past year. ...Read more about this post
October 6, 2026 The growing use of technology in the foodservice industry provides operators the opportunity to increase efficiency and service, while improving ordering speed, accuracy, and customer experience – when it works. Are operators adopting technology and leveraging its benefits? Is it performing to the highest standard? Are customers benefitting from increased tech adoption at their favourite ...Read more about this post
October 1, 2026 Even though Halloween is almost a full month away, some QRs are getting into the spooky spirit, offering early LTOs with themed menus, cool merchandise, and giveaways for a fa-boo-lous guest experience.
Dave & Buster’s is launching a Halloween themed menu with themed items including Summon the Fire Wings, Summon the Fire Mozzarella Sticks, Funnel Cake ...Read more about this post
September 25, 2026 The S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition is a bi-annual event open to chefs aged 18-30, designed to help identify the best young chefs in the world, showcase their talent, and accelerate their professional development. It is a way for young talent to access the top tier of the chef community and make a positive impact ...Read more about this post
September 23, 2026 The Toronto Michelin Guide returned for its fifth edition on Tuesday, Sept. 22, with this year’s selections presented during a ceremony at the Liberty Grand. The Michelin Guide follows a strict judging criterion, including product quality, harmony of flavours, cooking technique mastery, the chef’s personality expressed in the cuisine, and consistency with multiple visits to ...Read more about this post
September 14, 2026 As Canada navigates growing pressures and opportunities across food security, trade, technology, climate resilience, and global competitiveness, FOOD FORWARD 2026 will convene leaders from across the country through a three-city national summit series, coming this fall.
The 2026 circuit begins with FOOD FORWARD Atlantic in St. John’s on September 23, followed by on the Hill at ...Read more about this post
September 8, 2026 Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? Even though dinner typically tops restaurant traffic, studies shows that morning visits can be a key revenue driver, accounting for 29 per cent of all visits. With more and more commuters headed back to the office, some QSRs have recently added breakfast or have switched up their ...Read more about this post
September 4, 2026 While pumpkin spice certainly gets a lot of attention through the fall season, this year, there are some trending alternatives in the mix. As diners gravitate to seasonal favourites and comfort food, operators are broadening their menus to include more flavours and interesting combinations.
Pumpkin is still the top contender, but it’s not the only flavour ...Read more about this post
September 2, 2026 Chopped Leaf is donating $20,000 to the Canadian Red Cross following a weeklong fundraising campaign that saw customers across Canada and the U.S. come together to support communities affected by wildfires. The campaign was especially meaningful for the brand’s B.C. franchisees, employees and customers, many of whom have been directly affected by the fires.
“It’s been ...Read more about this post
September 2, 2026 OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant tech, has announced new and updated product features for restaurants, many powered by AI and automation. From table automations and AI-powered search distribution to natural-language reporting, OpenTable partners will access a more complete and connected operating system to help improve their business.
The launch focuses on three priorities for restaurants: driving ...Read more about this post
August 28, 2026 Often with the changing of the seasons, comes the introduction of new QSR LTOs, as restaurants continue to compete for diner attention and dollars. Chains are getting even more creative with their offerings, working hard to embrace value, innovation, and delivering a superior customer experience.
Here are some of the fall QSR LTOs recently introduced:
McDonald’s is ...Read more about this post
August 25, 2026 Despite increased coverage in recent years about the growth of mocktails, Dry January, and a decline in alcoholic beverage sales, it appears that alcoholic beverages are making a comeback.
According to Technomic’s recent Ignite Menu report, adult beverage mentions for the Top 200 Canadian chains grew eight per cent from Q2 2025-Q2 2026. And though beer ...Read more about this post
August 20, 2026 Restaurants Canada has announced the winners of its 2026 Awards of Excellence, recognizing the individuals and organizations whose leadership, creativity, and commitment are helping move Canada’s foodservice industry forward.
The winners will be honoured at One Table, Restaurants Canada’s signature industry gathering, on Sept. 29, 2026, at The Warehouse Event Venue in North York, Ont.
Celebrating excellence ...Read more about this post
