LTO Trend Watch: a look back at September

By Katie Belflower RestoBiz and Technomic have once again partnered to present LTO trends that are on the rise, along with data that helps operators meet diner demands, stay trendy, and structure offers that will get guests excited and encourage return visits. September’s trends included Oktoberfest pretzels, mushroom and meatball dishes, and more.    Pretzels, […]

Trend Watch: fermented seasonings, unique emulsions, mushroom dust

By Katie Belflower This month, we have teamed up with Technomic for our Trend Watch feature, highlighting fermented spices and seasonings, unique emulsions, and mushroom dust as three menu trends that are gaining popularity across Canada. We also take a look at how some Canadian restaurants are successfully adding them to their menus for a […]

LTO Trend Watch: a look back at July

By Katie Belflower RestoBiz and Technomic have partnered to present LTO Trend Watch, a look at LTO trends that are on the rise, along with insight into how operators can meet diner demands, stay on-trend, and create offers that will attract attention and increase traffic. July’s top LTO trends included dragon fruit beverages, desserts with […]

Trend Watch: Unique tomato preparations, peppery cocktails, bee pollen

By Katie Belflower In our latest edition of Trend Watch with Technomic, we are highlighting three menu trends that are being seen across Canada right now and spotlighting Canadian restaurants that are utilizing them effectively on their menus. This edition focuses on unique tomato preparations, peppery cocktails, and bee pollen. Unique tomato preparations Operators are […]

LTO Trend Watch: a look back at May

By Katie Belflower RestoBiz and Technomic have partnered to present LTO trends that are on the rise, along with data to help operators meet diner demands, stay trendy, and structure offers that will get guests excited. May brought trends including Mother’s Day-themed menu items, flavoured beverages, and more.   May’s top trends Limited-time offers and […]

Trend Watch: Cocktail rims, preparation callouts, ricotta toast

By Katie Belflower Our monthly edition of Trend Watch with Technomic features three menu trends that are gaining popularity across Canada right now, highlighting how Canadian restaurateurs are successfully incorporating them into their menus. This month’s edition focuses on unique cocktail rims, specific preparation time callouts, and ricotta toast. Unique cocktail rims Operators are adding […]

Concept Watch: Columbus Café & Co., Wayback Burgers, Café Depot

By Katie Belflower In this edition of Concept Watch, RestoBiz and Technomic highlight three standout restaurant concepts in Canadian foodservice. This month, the focus is on Columbus Café & Co., Wayback Burgers, and Café Depot, spotlighting how these restaurants are broadening the horizons of Canadian foodservice. Columbus Café & Co. Elixir Drink Image Source: Columbus Café & […]

Trend Watch: Infused mezcal, unique fruits in barbecue sauces, piperade

By Katie Belflower In our latest edition of Trend Watch with Technomic, we are focusing on infused mezcal, unique fruits in barbecue sauces, and piperade. These are three current top menu trends across Canada, and we are showcasing some of the restaurants that are creatively and successfully adding these items, flavours, or ingredients to their […]

Concept Watch: Première Moisson, Sharetea, Pizza Depot

By Katie Belflower Once again, RestoBiz and Technomic have partnered up to highlight three standout restaurant concepts in Canadian foodservice right now. This month, the focus is on Première Moisson, Sharetea, and Pizza Depot, and how each is standing out from the crowd in today’s Canadian foodservice.  Première Moisson Field Berry Pavlova Image Source: Première Moisson […]

Trend Watch: Whole animal cooking, Earl Grey cocktails, soy sauce variations

By Katie Belflower As we continue into 2025, operators across Canada are looking to adopt the most recent menu trends in foodservice. Restobiz and Technomic’s latest edition of Trend Watch focuses on three top trending menu items in Canada right now: whole animal cooking, Earl Grey cocktails, and soy sauce variations. Whole animal cooking As […]