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: […]
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. […]
Toronto Life has released the city’s top 20 new restaurants list, in the 44th edition. The list is compiled throughout the year, as the editorial team (and undercover reviewers) try new restaurants throughout the city. As visits are being conducted, reviewers look for top-notch innovation, exceptional service, room aesthetics, and exemplary culinary execution from the […]
Puratos Canada officially opened its first Canadian Bakery School program at Father Michael Goetz Catholic Secondary School today, reinforcing its commitment to education in Mississauga, workforce development, and long-term industry sustainability in professional baking and pastry arts. The program is being developed in partnership with the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB). Its location near […]
As some restaurant chains are updating their loyalty programs to better suit their customers, OpenTable has revamped its loyalty program, OpenTable Regulars. For diners, the new program provides updated ways to redeem points on experiences and introduces enhanced status benefits. For restaurants, it helps drive repeat reservations and visits. The program – free to all OpenTable […]
Canadian brand Booster Juice, is celebrating its 25th anniversary on November 13. First opening in Sherwood Park, Alberta in 1999, the company is now successfully operating with more than 450 locations from coast to coast. “I really haven’t reflected on the magnitude of today’s event until now when it sunk in that it’s a big […]
Starbucks Canada says its plan to close up to 300 coffee shops across the country will be complete by the end of March. The Seattle-based coffeehouse and roastery chain announced the acceleration of what it calls a five-year “transformation strategy” last year as it responded to changes in consumer habits during the COVID-19 pandemic. In […]
Alberta indoor dining has been banned by the provincial government in attempts to curb the province’s soaring COVID-19 infection rates.
Nearly half of small business owners report they have suffered from mental health issues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The government is offering the potential of large cash rewards for reducing food waste through the Food Waste Reduction Challenge.
