The holidays are right around the corner, but it isn’t too late to make the most of your gift card sales. Studies show that there is a large number of people still shopping two weeks before Christmas, including 31 per cent of Gen Z shoppers, 36 per cent of millennials, 42 per cent of Gen […]
As the holiday season ramps up and more consumers start their holiday shopping, some QSRs are broadening their revenue base with seasonal merchandise. The idea that fans of the business can enjoy something unique and keep the restaurant top of mind while marketing for the company with logo-ed merch can be a compelling reason for […]
By Makayla Dewit As the holidays draw nearer, it’s the ideal time to refresh your menus to attract a wider crowd of diners, especially with the growing number of Canadians who follow a plant-forward diet. Plant-based dishes, made exclusively from plants and plant ingredients, are becoming increasingly popular, not only with vegetarians and vegans but also […]
By Brittain Brown Restaurants continue to struggle for survival across the country, with many establishments facing bankruptcy closures. As eating out continues to get more expensive, the holiday season is a pivotal time for the restaurant industry to boost sales. In a time of economic uncertainty, it’s essential for restaurant operators to strategically deploy their […]
The holidays are approaching, and gift-giving will soon be on many people’s minds, so get ahead of the demand with a solid strategy to raise gift card sales and boost your restaurant’s bottom line. A recent study conducted by Paytronix reveals that the number of digital gift cards sold grew seven per cent in 2023, […]
The holiday season is just about here and taking a look at upcoming trends can help restaurants stay ahead of the curve, attract attention, and raise their revenues. As many operators have seen a fall slowdown, studies show that they typically see a boost between November 1 and December 25. Reports showed that in 2023, […]
By Mo Chaar The holidays are looking a little different this year: Canadians are feeling the affordability crunch, and a recent holiday gift card survey revealed that inflation is affecting nearly three-quarters (74 per cent) of consumer holiday spending. With the holiday season nearly in full swing and with one-third of restaurants in Canada operating […]
As restaurant traffic revs up for the holidays, now’s the time for operators to focus on maximizing those revenues with a strategy that will take them through until next year. Creating unforgettable experiences is one way that restaurants can stand out from the crowd this season and work on building loyalty from their guests. But […]
Gift-giving can happen all year round, of course, but typically sales for gift cards start to ramp up from here on out. November and December traditionally make up about 50 per cent of gift card sales for the year, so this is the perfect time to look at how you plan to up sales through […]
As inflation continues to climb in Canada, restaurateurs are looking for ways to keep their dining rooms full and their profit margins high. With supply chain shortages and skyrocketing prices for items like lettuce, it can be a challenge to balance a superior customer experience with a healthy bottom line. Unfortunately, food costs have already […]
