June 12, 2023 As many restaurants branch out to help with higher margins, consider the profitability of catering to raise revenues for your restaurant. In the fall of 2022, catering orders rose 184 per cent over the previous January, making it clear that as employees continue to return to the office, companies are looking to host events and ...Read more about this post
June 8, 2023 By Mark Plumlee
When creating a restaurant menu, it’s crucial to consider common dietary preferences and people who avoid certain foods, out of personal preference or medical necessity. By taking the time to understand these dietary preferences, you can appeal to a broader range of customers and attract new visitors.
When customers with specific dietary preferences learn ...Read more about this post
June 8, 2023 If you’re looking for a way to excite returning guests, capture the attention of new visitors, and keep costs down, a seasonal menu might just do the trick. As we head into summer, and fresh flavours and ingredients become available, there’s an opportunity to brighten up your menu and tighten your margins. Treat your summer ...Read more about this post
June 2, 2023 Consumer habits have changed so much over the last few years, but despite flex hours and remote work, it looks like happy hour is still bringing people together and raising restaurant revenues. While happy hour once meant that people left the office to gather for after-work drinks, some are suggesting that it’s evolved, as customers ...Read more about this post
May 31, 2023 By Katie Belflower
Restobiz and Technomic’s Concepts to Watch this month features Odd Burger, Beertown, and Souvlaki Bar as three Canadian innovative restaurants. Building and growing your restaurant concept is vital to getting ahead in the fiercely competitive foodservice industry. Creating a menu that reflects your restaurant will get you more attention, help you stand out, ...Read more about this post
May 25, 2023 If you’re looking for new ways to attract customers, offer something unique, and create a buzz for your restaurant, try celebrating some of the food holidays in June. Getting your guests in the spirit with unique menu items, themed décor, and enthusiastic staff will have customers talking about your restaurant in no time.
You can go ...Read more about this post
May 23, 2023 By Dawn Castell
What are Canadian diners looking for when they visit a restaurant and what trends should you add to your menu? Consumers are constantly changing their tastes as they discover new dishes and ingredients, and offering the top trends can help you get attention and up that guest experience.
To keep your restaurant current, update ...Read more about this post
May 17, 2023 As the seasons change, so should your menu, as a way to reflect the trends and to get your guests to try something new this spring. How do you decide what to add to your menu? There are some tricks to sticking with seasonal themes that will get your guests ordering and may even allow ...Read more about this post
May 10, 2023 Suggestive selling is something restaurants have been practicing for years, but in today’s economy, it may be an even more valuable asset. Research shows that restaurants that master suggestive selling can up their sale averages by 30 per cent, while also boosting customer loyalty. 73 per cent of diners say that their experience relates to ...Read more about this post
May 8, 2023 Once the warmer weather arrives, Canadians tend to think of barbecuing as synonymous with patios, and that means it’s time to get your burger menu ready. You likely already have burgers on your menu, but are you taking today’s trends into consideration?
According to Technomic’s recent study, there are some top trends to note this season.
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April 19, 2023 As the foodservice industry continues to evolve, food trends come and go, but the demand for plant-based dishes is still on the rise. From vegans to flexitarians, diners are looking for more protein alternatives from restaurants. Last year, even amid inflation and supply chain delays, plant-based sales reached 8 billion dollars, a 6.6 per cent ...Read more about this post
April 11, 2023 Non-alcoholic beverages aren’t just mocktails; they can also include fancy hot drinks, slushies, milkshakes, and more. Consumers often buy these items to treat themselves, providing an opportunity for restaurants to up those cheque totals.
Each category of non-alcoholic beverages has its place on the menu and offers its own advantages for your restaurant – and for ...Read more about this post
April 5, 2023 As restaurants continue to search for ways to find success amid inflation and labour shortages, many are exploring new revenue streams to boost their bottom lines and avoid raising menu prices. In fact, only 23 per cent of restaurants plan to increase their prices, even though 85 per cent of Canadian customers say they would ...Read more about this post
April 3, 2023 It’s often hard for restaurant owners to determine what their guests are looking for, going through a trial-and-error process that can be costly and frustrating. What are customers looking for on your menu? According to Datassential, they are looking for global inspiration and sustainability.
Global flavours
You’ve added new, exciting, on-trend items to your menu, but how ...Read more about this post
March 31, 2023 Guests love a good celebration, so if your restaurant can get in on the fun, food holidays offer a chance to draw in a new crowd and offer your regulars a unique experience. You can use the festivities to try out new promos, experiment with your menu, change the ambience, and start building a following ...Read more about this post
