Stick with sweets for a winning summer menu

Diners love desserts! In fact, Datassential’s latest report shows that 95 per cent of people have had sweets within the last week, and 63 per cent of consumers have indulged within the last 24 hours. This course, of course, is not a new concept, but 45 per cent of operators saw a rise in dessert […]

Holiday takeout could be great for business

The holidays are approaching, and it’s typically a busy time of year for restaurant dining rooms. This year, however, the increased demand holiday for takeout may change the way restaurants see success. As inflation continues to lessen the gap between grocery and restaurant costs, more people will be choosing takeout to feed their families. This […]

5 food holidays to celebrate in October, from tacos to chocolate

By Megan Prevost It’s almost October, so you know what that means: fall goodies, Halloween decorations and candy, and of course, pumpkin spice everything. But how do you choose what items to showcase or what specials to run? Sometimes there are just too many delicious foods to feature. Thankfully, we’ve got you covered. Every month […]

Baskin-Robbins partners with Uber Eats to deliver ice cream tubs, cakes and other treats

Press Release Sweet-toothed Canadians have gallons of reasons to celebrate National Ice Cream Month this July, thanks to the launch of delivery to your door from Baskin-Robbins Canada. After a successful delivery pilot program in the Ontario market, Baskin-Robbins’ popular line up of Pre-Pack ice cream tubs, Fresh Packs of any available flavour, Ice Cream […]

Canadian Bakin’: Updated classics and social media-worthy creations to inspire your bakery menu

From the Spring 2018 issue of Canadian Restaurant & Foodservice News By Mike Kostyo Canadian consumers are no strangers to breads and baked goods – a donut chain is one of the country’s most famous exports, after all. Now the rest of the world is just beginning to catch on to the joys of Canadian […]

A slice of the market: Canadians about to get more cheesecake

By Jeni Marinucci It’s been a common destination for American diners for years, and four decades have passed since The Cheesecake Factory arrived on the restaurant scene in the United States. Now, after innumerable burgers grilled and large slices of dessert served, the chain is making inroads in the Canadian market with the announcement that […]

Make pears a tasty addition to your menu

By Kathy Stephenson Currently, consumer and restaurateur interest and passion for fruits and vegetables is at an all-time high. It’s time for the uniquely beautiful, powerfully delicious pear to hit the sweet spot for operators in Canada. With a breadth of variety and character, pears are a vibrant, sweet, succulent upgrade to menu fare from […]

Polar Pizza arrives at Baskin-Robbins Canada

Press release Baskin-Robbins introduces new ice cream treat and delivers perfect pairing promotion with Pizza Pizza Baskin-Robbins Canada is introducing its new Polar Pizza at locations nationwide. The novel and flavourful treat, in the shape of a 9-inch pizza, is an ice cream dessert that is available in three flavour combinations: Cookies ‘N Cream, Peanut […]

How about serving up s’mores?

By Shelby Morrison The taste of s’mores instantly brings us back to evenings by the campfire. There is something so nostalgic and delicious about this roasted creation.  Once the marshmallow has been toasted to a perfect, gooey golden brown and the graham crackers have been topped with chocolate, the s’mores come to life. Although you […]