As we head further into fall, many companies have already begun planning their holiday events. Research shows that 92 per cent of decision makers plan to spend the same or more on this year’s workplace holiday party, with the average per-person spend reaching $59. This offers operators the opportunity to build the bottom line this […]
While seasonal features have been around since late fall, with flavours like peppermint and gingerbread on menus, some operators are giving guests something new and exciting with Christmas-themed menus to round out the end of the year. RELATED: November brings early holiday menus to QSRs McDonald’s Canada has adopted a Grinch theme, recently introducing a […]
What could be a better pairing than the holidays and giving back? Promoting your restaurant during the season while helping out your community or favourite cause can help boost your brand, attract like-minded customers, and create a buzz for your business. Some of the major chains have recently launched campaigns that help raise their profiles […]
While Thanksgiving and Halloween are still fresh in our minds, some QSRs are already embracing the holiday season, adding festive flavours and LTOs to their menus this fall. According to studies, 60 per cent of consumers start holiday shopping before American Thanksgiving, getting in the spirit early in the season. Some QSRs are capitalizing on […]
By Makayla Dewit The holiday season has arrived, and restaurants and food service establishments are eagerly gearing up to host and cater holiday events, ranging from festive gatherings to New Year’s celebrations. Are your holiday menus plant-powered this year? Considering the immense global impacts of our food choices, it is important to recognize that those […]
The holiday season has arrived, but is your restaurant holiday-ready? From special menus to labour management to your reservation system, getting ahead of the game will help you stay prepared, deliver a positive guest experience, and make the most of your margins. Be proactive, stay organized, and plan for a successful holiday season! Menus Encouraging […]
We’re well into fall now, and we’ve already stared seeing holiday flavours making their way onto QSR menus. QSRs have been adding seasonal LTOs earlier and earlier each year, featuring flavours like pumpkin spice as early as August. This practice seems to apply to all seasonal favourites, including the holidays, which are starting to appear […]
By Mark Plumlee Fall’s in full swing, and creating a seasonal menu can help attract attention for your restaurant, get guests excited to visit, and draw in a new crowd of customers. Nothing says fall like pumpkin on your menu! It isn’t just a flavour for spiced lattes, it can spice up every section of […]
As the summer comes to a close and cooler weather arrives, fall’s unofficial favourite flavour – pumpkin spice – is finding its way onto menus earlier and earlier. While fall doesn’t actually arrive until September 23, some QSRs are using back-to-school to launch their fall LTOs in the late summer, starting with the launch of […]
By Mark Plumlee Everyone’s a little Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, which means that it’s the perfect time to create a specialty holiday menu inspired by the Emerald Isle! Irish beer and whiskey are a great start but don’t stop there. Be sure to add plenty of Irish and Irish-inspired dishes to round out your […]
