While pumpkin spice certainly gets a lot of attention through the fall season, this year, there are some trending alternatives in the mix. As diners gravitate to seasonal favourites and comfort food, operators are broadening their menus to include more flavours and interesting combinations. Pumpkin is still the top contender, but it’s not the only […]
A saucy summer is on the horizon! As operators work to increase traffic and attention, menus reflect a focus on flavour, with spice and sauces taking centre stage. According to Technomic’s recent Ignite Menu Report, several sauces have seen significant growth recently, including Nashville hot sauce (up 40 per cent), chipotle sauce (up 18 per […]
By Mila Holosha Most restaurants only think about social media after the menu is finished. The food is ready, the photos are taken, and the goal is simple: post so people know it exists. But what if you used social media before the menu was complete? Few restaurants do this, and fewer still do it […]
By Izzy Kharasch To what extent do menu prices affect our customers’ decisions on where to go out and enjoy a meal? As the restaurant operator, your goal is to make sure that guests have a great time and feel good about the money they spend. If we do our job correctly, we will have […]
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 […]
Seasonal or holiday-themed LTOs are not a new invention, but they seem to be ramping up early this fall. We’ve seen early adoption of fall flavours on menus, with pumpkin having been introduced on many late-summer menus this year, and it appears that Halloween has come early too. Tim Horton’s is promoting its Halloween collection, […]
As menus continue to evolve and incorporate top trends, elevated flavours are attracting attention. Global importation has had an important influence on menus this last year, and the dishes featured as part of this trend continue to see growth on menus. As well as offering elevated options, some of these popular ingredients also add micronutrients, […]
There’s so much to celebrate in June, with food holidays that spotlight both sweet and savoury options. Give your guests something new to try, get everyone feeling festive, and expand your menu with a few of this month’s favourites – and you just might attract some new guests, too. Create a following for your festivities […]
Canadians have such a short growing season that taking advantage of fresh, seasonal ingredients only makes sense. By incorporating ingredients that are in season, chefs can use produce at its most flavourful to enhance their dishes, support local farmers, and reduce the restaurant’s carbon footprint. 59 per cent of diners say are more likely to […]
By Bob Lowe Climate change is impacting our societies, our natural world, and our children’s futures. We all want to be part of the solution, and some have suggested that one way the foodservice sector could improve its impact is by replacing beef dishes with plant-protein options. My view as a rancher is that, both […]
