October 17, 2024 While we are not quite in the holiday season just yet, it will be here before we know it, and operators who want to stay staffed and ready need to be proactive. Hiring early, training thoroughly, and mastering efficient scheduling can help you create a strategy for staffing success through the holidays.
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October 16, 2024 Fall’s finest flavours go beyond pumpkin spice! If you are looking for a seasonal update, take top trends into consideration to attract new customers, re-interest your regulars, and offer exciting LTOs to drive traffic.
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Global inspiration continues to be trendy as the seasons change. Dumplings are gaining traction as a top fall appetizer, supporting ...Read more about this post
October 9, 2024 Seasonal or holiday-themed LTOs are not a new invention, but they seem to be ramping up early this fall. We’ve seen early adoption of fall flavours on menus, with pumpkin having been introduced on many late-summer menus this year, and it appears that Halloween has come early too.
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September 13, 2024 Seasonal changes may get you in the mood to switch up your restaurant décor, going from a fun summer ambience to a cozy fall feel. While you want to stick to your brand and the atmosphere that your guests love, updating your décor seasonally can offer your guests a cohesive experience that coincides with any ...Read more about this post
September 11, 2024 As the holidays approach and gatherings ramp up, Happy Hour is one way to attract guests to your restaurant – but the concept has lost a little of its lustre recently. Studies show that 47 per cent of people believe that the discounts offered during Happy Hour are negligible and 62 per cent say that ...Read more about this post
August 22, 2024 As the temperatures start to cool down, Labour Day is the perfect excuse for one last summer celebration! Before fall arrives, take the time to plan some festivities for the long weekend that get your guests excited, attract attention for your restaurant, and maximize those margins.
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July 19, 2024 Celebrate the last month of summer vacation with August’s best food holidays. Enjoy seasonal ingredients, fresh flavours, and fun festivities as we see summer start to wind down. Getting guests excited to try new LTOs in an immersive experience is a great way to attract new visitors and re-engage your regulars.
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June 6, 2024 By Mo Chaar
There are approximately 8 million fathers in Canada, and while dining out for Father’s Day isn’t quite as popular as Mother’s Day, restaurants still saw a 22 per cent increase on the occasion last year. As people celebrate the father figures in their lives, the holiday presents an opportunity for restaurant owners to tap into ...Read more about this post
May 15, 2024 There’s so much to celebrate in June, with food holidays that spotlight both sweet and savoury options. Give your guests something new to try, get everyone feeling festive, and expand your menu with a few of this month’s favourites – and you just might attract some new guests, too.
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April 25, 2024 Are you planning a Mother’s Day celebration at your restaurant? Research shows over half of Canadians (51 per cent) plan on dining out for Mother’s Day this year so it’s a great time to get people in and raise revenues. Mother’s Day brunch is a classic way to celebrate our favourite moms, bringing together families ...Read more about this post
April 17, 2024 There is plenty to celebrate this spring, from Cinco de Mayo to Mother’s Day, but what about adding some creative food holidays to your restaurant celebrations? Featuring a food holiday in your bar or at your restaurant is a great way to drive traffic on slower mid-week days, give your regulars another reason to return, ...Read more about this post
March 26, 2024 In the next few months, we will see patios steadily open up as the weather warms up and more people want to enjoy dining outside. The warmer weather brings operators the opportunity to bring in more traffic, create a unique dining space, expand the menu, and become a destination for outdoor dining. But with these ...Read more about this post
March 22, 2024 The foodservice industry has seen many changes in the last few years, but the rise of eatertainment is one trend that looks like it is here to stay. Guests are looking for more from their restaurant visits, and that means adding value with an exceptional experience – that’s eatertainment.
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March 5, 2024 Spring has almost sprung and some QSRs are getting a jump on launching their newest menus to celebrate the season’s arrival early. LTOs are a reliable way for restaurants to generate traffic and interest while experimenting with new flavours and dishes. Studies show that 91 per cent of people are more inclined to visit a ...Read more about this post
February 28, 2024 Spring is right around the corner, so get into the spirit by planning to celebrate some of the holidays of the season with your restaurant guests. From the menu to the décor and ambiance, get a head start on the spring celebrations by preparing early, marketing your events, and filling those tables this season.
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