Not Your Mothers Sunday Roast: Restaurants Are Revisiting The Comfort Food Classic
Classic menu staples like pot roast and meatloaf are being revamped in new ways
Today’s consumers seek ‘food experiences’ from ethnic flavours, unique ingredient combinations and convenience.
Whether the meal choice is indulgent or healthy, it has to deliver outstanding taste, texture and cravability.
With hundreds of products in our portfolio, our ability to create unique menu idea’s is only as limited as our imagination – read about some of the things we can do for you and let’s get creative!
Classic menu staples like pot roast and meatloaf are being revamped in new ways
Sweetgreens salads meet sustainability, seasonality and sourcing goals
Bacon grit bowls, Dirty Bird Bowls, Spicy Chicken Tinga, Waffles & Chicken
New items include alcohol, new kids menu, wider array of proteins & catering
Freshly cracked eggs are part of their back-to-basics strategy of elevating the quality of their…
The rise of off-premise has shifted the category in some ways
Their comfort-food breakfast menu featuring maple-honey butter, hollandaise, swiss cheese & bacon flavours, is helping…
Breakfast Boards, Candy boards, Fruit Boards, Mexican food-inspired Taco boards – its not hard to…
Special occasion dining, virtual cooking classes, getting creative with to-go food
Squash, potatoes & Chicago-style Italian beef with giardiniera are among latest options
“Flatbread pizza’s are performing well beyond our projections” Eduardo Luz, Chief Brand & Concept Officer…
Full rollout is expected in May, results in test markets very encouraging
Canada as a whole likes a variety of different cuisines. However, with Mexican food and Italian…
All day breakfast, spice, healthy snacks, plant-based, locally grown, bowls, super sandwiches and more
“Our chicken-only competitors here and abroad have strong brand equity and credibility. Developing a reputation…
Travels better than burgers & has a main ingredient, chicken breast, which tends to have…
While breast & wings still dominate menus, menu mentions for chicken thighs are up 21.4%…
Grubhub has released their annual ‘Year In Food’ report, analyzing data from more than 30…
Luxurious line of limited edition burgers takes comfort to the max
The pandemic continues to push operators to innovate and pivot at a record-setting pace.
A consumer survey by Innova showed that 64% of consumers said they had found more…
The 250 unit fast casual brand launched a test of all-day breakfast at 10 locations…
IKEA is focused on developing more affordable plant-based options to challenge meat mainstays, including the…
A more proactive approach to nourishment, sustainability, gut microbiome, plant-based, the role of transparency &…
Off premise, Meal kits, Value, Health, Comfort, Rewards, Sustainability, Dinner, Spicy/Global Foods
This is the brand’s first boneless offering in its nearly 70 year history
Chickpeas, plant-based jerky, whole grains, big breakfasts, sauerkraut, coffee-flavour everything
Cast iron skillets, hot broth & sauces in thermos’ served tableside, ambient heaters, do-it-yourself s’mores…
The new growth strategy going into 2021 “Accelerating The Arches” includes a new crispy chicken…
It was found that by 2024, the market size for energy-boosting products will grow 50%…
Creating a secret menu item really boils down to mixing & matching ingredients already in…
Stellar sandwiches, travel friendly, super bowls, comfort foods, global cuisines, fusion, immunity boosters, ‘take-and-heat-eats’, plant
Smoked cinnamon, chilies and chia seeds all could factor into upcoming flavor innovation
Canadians’ top need is transparency in labelling & ingredient sourcing – local is paramount
Portability, Super Bowls, Comfort, Flavour and Into The Future
‘Teriyaki Madness’ is thriving during the pandemic with same store sales +17%
They’ve cut the buffet and are turning to grab-and-go options
Customers will be ushered through the space by a ‘waiter’ and visit each ‘restaurant’ to…
Whether takeout, delivery or outdoor dining, restaurants of all kinds are addressing consumers new afternoon…
This is part of their ‘Made-To Crave’ premium line and more innovation is coming that…
Golden Chick celebrates state fairs, Moe’s supersizes their burrito
Its taking their ‘singular’ menu and elevating it to “Eat Like A Chef” curated menu
Beginning August 10th, Maple Leaf’s Lightlife burger is available at KFC coast-to-coast! “When we tested…
Plant-based is today’s new buzz-word, one that is appearing at restaurants and grocery stores alike.…
Momentum for all-things Chicken, continues to accelerate in the North American & Global marketplace. In…
Halal demand is booming with Statistics Canada projecting Canada’s Muslim population will top 1.4 million…
It’s probably no surprise, Pizza remains the #1 food item for delivery in Canada according…