By Jose Chavez For many restaurants, coffee is treated as a simple add-on; it’s poured at breakfast, served after dinner, or offered as a standard beverage alongside the menu. But a well-planned coffee program can do much more than complete a meal – it can increase average order value, encourage repeat visits, create new revenue […]
As summer winds down, there’s no better time to embrace the warmer weather while it lasts. September’s food holidays make it easy for you to attract attention, engage with your guests, and keep them coming back throughout the month. Here’s a look at some of the food holidays you might choose to celebrate in September: […]
Canadians like their coffee, and as trends come and go, restaurateurs who can tap into changing consumer tastes can differentiate themselves with targeted marketing and increased value. While always a popular menu item, coffee, in all its iterations, is important to consumers across the country. Recent survey data shows that 48 per cent of Canadians […]
Coffee chains have started getting the jump on the summer season, launching new items that become available mid-spring. Along with coffee drinks, fruity features are popular, and some classic Canadian flavours are also making their way onto summer menus, adding innovation and local appeal to this year’s lists. Second Cup Café recently announced a new […]
While coffee may not be your top source of revenue, the growing popularity of coffee drinks can help build your restaurant’s bottom line. Studies show that nearly three-in-four Americans drink it every day and 36 per cent drink three to five cups daily, so an opportunity exists for restaurants to increase profits. How can operators […]
As back-to-school approaches and summer weather comes to an end, you want to keep customers engaged and interested in your menu – and returning to your restaurant this September. Celebrating food holidays gives you the perfect opportunity to reinterest your existing guests while attracting new attention to your menu. September’s food holidays make it easy […]
By Pierre-Yann Dolbec The craft revolution is everywhere: Craft beers, specialty coffee, handmade soaps and artisanal ice cream. While some may think this is foolish snobbery, others revel in the esthetics of craft experiences. The craft revolution is often seen as a reaction against excessive industrialization or as a way to keep traditions and culture […]
The global ready-to-drink coffee market is set to witness growth at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3 per cent and is anticipated to reach a valuation of around US$42.3 billion by 10 years from now, according to new research. The report from Future Market Insights notes that while some of this growth can […]
Aside from water, coffee and tea are the most-consumed beverages in Canada. With the market constantly changing and today’s consumers looking for certain things when selecting a beverage, a new report has assessed ongoing tea and coffee trends across the country. A collaboration between Technomic, Restaurants Canada, the Coffee & Tea Association of Canada, and […]
The new milk options, including Danone’s Silk almond beverage, will be offered to Tim Hortons guests at no additional charge.
