Dining out is a popular choice on Mother’s Day, offering restaurant operators the opportunity to drive traffic and raise revenues as groups gather for the occasion. The holiday was restaurants’ biggest day of the year in 2025, increasing restaurant traffic 12 per cent year over year, and restaurateurs need to plan for another busy day […]
As the warmer weather continues and operators gear up for the busiest season of the year, creating a strategy for success will help you stay organized and prepared for the demands of summer. From décor to logistics to staffing, planning ahead will help you optimize operations and keep guests coming back. Prepare your patio Traffic […]
While scheduling LTOs around holidays is not a new concept, some QSRs are creating their own reasons to celebrate, designed to attract guests with new and unique offers. By creating something different and offering something unexpected, operators are working to stand out and get attention early in the year. We started to see this recently […]
There is so much to celebrate in February to re-engage guests, try out new menus, and set yourself apart from the competition! While the month is best known for Valentine’s Day, there are a few other fun occasions to celebrate this month. Create celebrations that offer something unique and include them in your marketing strategy […]
As 2023 comes to an end, are you all set to ring in the new year at your restaurant? Planning a successful New Year’s bash means getting a head start on the end of 2023 with feature menus, reservations, marketing, and more. Whether you are celebrating with a New Year’s Eve gala or a New […]
Are you looking to get into the spirit this year to draw a crowd to your restaurant? Halloween isn’t necessarily a typical holiday for restaurants, but it’s a great way to attract families, set yourself apart, and develop a new clientele. According to studies, consumers spent over $10.6 billion on Halloween last year, and if […]
By Megan Prevost This month is jam-packed full of holiday cheer already, but just in case you’re looking for a little bit more to celebrate before the end of the year, we’ve got five more food holidays in December for you! Featuring a food holiday at your bar or restaurant is a great way to […]
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 […]
By Matt Parkin Restaurant staffing can be a challenge at this time of year. With the supply chain slowdowns, rising menu prices, and the holidays fast approaching, you can’t afford to have your restaurant understaffed. The problem is that the labour market is tight and unemployment is low so there isn’t a huge pool of […]
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 […]
