A Steady playbook for the year ahead. by Chris Elliott, Chief Economist & VP, Research, Restaurants Canada I’m not going to pretend there’s something magical about the calendar turning over—restaurant owners are frankly...
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Spicy and globally inspired sauces are transforming appetizer menus as operators respond to consumer preferences for adventurous options. Operators are pairing these sauces with familiar items, especially handhelds, creating an accessible entry point...
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Poultry is highly popular across Canadian menus. Chicken, for example, is not only the top protein on menus but it’s also among the top three ingredients overall. Because poultry is so common, operators...
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Canadian full-service operators are prioritizing healthy claims—both traditional and more modern—on menus to meet growing consumer demand for customization, quality fare and overall more nutritious dining options. Among the fastest-growing claims, Grade A...
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Ancillary offerings that are complementary to the main entree are the fastest-growing mealparts at limited-service restaurants, becoming increasingly significant in driving sales. Add-ons and sides have become especially popular as consumers seek personalization...
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Operators at emerging Canadian chain restaurants are utilizing both classic and specialty herbs, seeds and spices to enhance well-known dishes and drinks. These options are typically paired with other popular flavours to amplify...
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Canadian full-service operators are turning to seafood for a variety of reasons, from promoting protein-forward and lighter fare to providing more premium choices (as the addition of seafood adds on average $3.84 to...
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Canadian pizza operators are getting increasingly creative with what they are putting on pizzas and how they are using sauces as an upgrade. Trendy and spicy sauces are proliferating on menus, as well...
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Canadian operators are turning to the classics when it comes to menuing pasta. The fastest-growing noodles in entrees are those wholesome Italian feel-good pastas, starting with rigatoni. Rigatoni is a tube-shaped Roman noodle...
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Canadian full-service restaurants are spotlighting a variety of vegetables on menus, with a particular focus on distinct mushrooms. Chanterelle, black truffle and porcini mushrooms are proliferating on menus. The somewhat fruity, meaty chanterelle...
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