Exceeding diner expectations this Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day almost here, many QSRs are choosing themed promos to celebrate love and maximize February margins. From off-premise dining to romantic date nights, Valentine’s Day offers operators the opportunity to stand out, offer something new for regular guests, and attract new visitors to the restaurant. Recent research from OpenTable highlights some trends that […]

Celebrating Valentine’s Day with your guests

Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day approaches, and it’s a busy holiday for restaurants. This year it falls on a Saturday, and with 74 per cent of couples planning to dine out for the holiday, operators should be planning to compete for attention and revenues. There are a few demographics you may choose […]

Get guests falling in love with your Valentine’s Day promos

Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to get your guests to celebrate love and friendship at your restaurant. According to OpenTable data, the holiday was one of the biggest days for dining in 2024, with studies showing that 48 per cent of Canadians are planning to mark the occasion by dining out this year. Restaurants […]

February’s best food holidays

While this month may be known most for Valentine’s Day, February offers a wide variety of potential celebrations for your restaurant guests to enjoy! Join in on the monthly fun by offering your patrons something new, re-engaging your staff, and boosting that bottom line. February 4: Homemade Soup Day Comfort food like soup is often […]

Get guests falling for your restaurant this Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air, and celebrating Valentine’s Day at your restaurant allows you to attract new guests, offer something unique to your regulars, test out new dishes or LTOs, and build your bottom line. About 49 per cent of people celebrated Valentine’s last year in a restaurant, so create an event that gets guests […]

Valentine’s Day promos your guests will love

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and since it’s the second most popular day to dine out, offering promos your guests will love is a win-win. According to a recent study by OpenTable, 72 per cent of those celebrating want to splurge at local restaurants, and are planning to spend over $41 per person, […]

Spice up your menu this Valentine’s Day

By Sydney Ahmadian Valentine’s Day is one of the most profitable days of the year for restaurants. But what are customers looking for this year? Platforms like TikTok and Instagram continually popularize specific ingredients and flavours, giving restaurants a golden opportunity to piggyback on large holidays. Marketing these trendy ingredients can be a great way […]

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, OpenTable reveals Canada’s 100 most romantic restaurants

Press Release Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of Booking Holdings, Inc., has announced the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in Canada for 2020 according to OpenTable diners to help Canadians plan the perfect date. These awards reflect the combined opinions of more than 500,000 restaurant reviews […]

Boston Pizza brings back heart-shaped pizza charity fundraiser

Press Release Spread love to your local communities this Valentine’s Day, with Boston Pizza’s 27th annual heart-shaped pizza fundraising campaign. One dollar from every pizza sold today, including popular heart-shaped pizzas, will support a local charity chosen by individual Boston Pizza stores across Canada. “Since 1980, we have celebrated Valentine’s Day with heart-shaped pizzas, and it has become a […]

Tim Hortons announces new red velvet menu items for Valentine’s Day

Press Release This Valentine’s Day treat yourself, or your special someone, to Tim Hortons Valentine’s Day goodies. From a Be Mine donut to new red velvet baked goods and beverages, Tim Hortons Valentine’s Day menu items are sure to warm the hearts of Canadians this month. “Our Valentine’s Day items give guests the opportunity to share a special treat […]