When it comes to emerging chains, major trends within the list of fastest-growing items include global fare, value offerings, indulgence and personalization. These are echoes of what the industry as a whole is...
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Spicy choices, global options and bold flavours are all increasing at Canadian full serves, adding variety and excitement to these menus. Shiso, an aromatic herb with a citrusy taste, tops the list of...
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Finding opportunity in the white space for Canada’s reopening With spring right around the corner, the bees aren’t the only ones buzzing; consumers across Canada are eagerly awaiting patio season and the full...
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Housed in a reimagined motorcycle garage, Odd Society is a certified craft distillery and can’t-miss experience in East Vancouver’s port district. The neighbourhood distillery is well known and beloved locally for the quality...
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Great opportunities often follow periods of great change, and spirits show new promise for Canadian operators. As consumers grew increasingly familiar with pandemic innovations from alcohol delivery to cocktail kits, the collective shock...
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Burgers are popular with Canadian consumers, with 76% of them reporting in Q1 2021 that they eat them at least once a month.* This may be in part due to the versatile nature...
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Growing up in Toronto’s Corso Italia area, Saturdays were spent at the Piccininni Community Centre for swimming or ballet, followed by a ‘latte’ and cannoli at Tre Mari Italian Bakery. Of course, being...
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Ali Khan Lalani’s parents emigrated from Uganda to Ontario in the 1970’s and became restaurateurs. Growing up, Lalani worked at the family business, Diana’s in Guelph, from the time he was nine years...
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Last year, BDO launched a Restaurant Report based on a survey that examined many topics concerning restaurateurs including how owners can boost profitability, retain top talent, make bookkeeping more efficient, and improve the...
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One third of Canadians are looking for healthy choices at fast-food restaurants (Mintel, 2019). This wasn’t always the case, however changing consumer habits and tastes have indicated that in general, customers are looking...
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