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Industry Insights A roundup of noteworthy Canadian foodservice findings for the week of Jan. 11, 2021
I G N I TE C O M PAN Y
New Concept
Developments
Proliferate
The end of December saw a number of to all 1,000 locations across Canada.
major operators announce new concept The software helps the chain comply
innovations and focuses. with COVID-19 safety protocol and
provides an employee health checklist,
For example, Starbucks Canada will
among other features.
open the first-of-its-kind sustainable
store in Abbotsford, British Columbia, in Finally, Tim Hortons laid out 2021
early 2021. The drive-thru store was priorities. The chain’s president said
constructed in less than a week and Tim Hortons would focus on the
was designed to reduce energy needs “basics” in 2021, perfecting its core
using airtight, thermally efficient panels. items: coffee, doughnuts and breakfast.
The panels for the roof and walls were It will prioritize products and technology, New sustainable store design for Starbucks Canada
manufactured off-site, eliminating especially in drive-thru, which is where Image Source: NARCITY website
construction waste. a majority of its business came from in
2020.
Meanwhile, A&W expanded its use of
management software. The chain
expanded the use of CMX Activity
Studio, which digitizes daily operations,
Source: Technomic Ignite company news
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I G N I TE M E N U
Dairy-Rich Offerings
Bring Warmth During
Cold Winter Months
Dairy-rich food lends itself nicely to Dairy also comes in multiple forms in
feelings of comfort, something some newly unveiled desserts to push
consumers are craving now especially, forth the indulgence. KFC Canada
given both the cold winter months and partnered with Cinnabon to create KFC
ongoing pandemic. Cinnabon Dessert Biscuits, featuring a
KFC signature buttermilk biscuit with
Operators are appeasing these
Cinnabon cinnamon-brown sugar glaze,
cravings in various ways. In savoury
topped with cream cheese frosting and
dishes, cheese on cheese or cheesy,
a chocolate bow tie. And Subway
buttery fare pair together for ultimate
Canada has a new Hot Chocolate
decadence. Harvey’s, for example,
Cookie with a chocolate cookie base,
recently introduced a new Stuffed
chocolate chunks and marshmallow
Cheeseburger, featuring beef stuffed
bits.
with both cheddar and Monterey Jack
cheeses. In another example, Swiss
Chalet’s recently launched seasonal
Pull-Apart Garlic Cheese Loaf features
buns smothered in garlic butter and
melted cheese.
KFC Canada’s KFC Cinnabon Dessert Biscuits
Source: Technomic Ignite menu data Image Source: Food Network Canada website
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WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU REGULARLY USE TO FIND
Young Diners Use
INFORMATION ABOUT HEALTHY DIETARY PRACTICES?
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
30%
Online Resources for
My friends and family 38%
27%
27%
Health Canada/other governmental
Healthy Diet
25%
guidelines
27%
23%
TV cooking or food shows 28%
When searching for healthy-eating Since in-person interactions are not 21%
practices, consumers use trusted advised during the pandemic, an online
sources like family and governmental presence is even more important for 22%
agencies the most. operators. Partnering with well-trusted Books about healthy eating or recipes 25%
social media influencers who fit the 21% Overall
Younger consumers use a variety of
brand’s image can help reach young, 17% 18-34
resources to find healthy dietary
foodservice-reliant consumers while Food magazines/publications (online or
practices and rely on online sources like 19% 35+
also building brand trust. print)
social media and blogs more than 17%
governmental guidelines. This reflects
how much they trust and consult these 17%
Food/diet guides from a hospital or
online platforms. The breadth of 21%
doctor’s office
information and personal testimonies 15%
that social media offers around healthy- 16%
eating topics helps younger consumers Social media influencers/accounts (e.g.,
30%
explore new diets and ingredients more Instagram, Pinterest, etc.)
11%
easily.
15%
Food blogs online 29%
10%
Base: 1,287 Canadian consumers who ever order from foodservice
Source: Technomic Ignite consumer data featuring the Technomic 2020 Canadian Healthy Eating Consumer Trend
Report
© 2021 Technomic, Inc. 4G L O B AL F O O D S E RV I C E N AV I G ATO R
Experience Matters
More Than Ever
Convenience is one end of what will be boom will require more experiential
the barbell strategy for restaurant elements, such as creating videos that
operators in 2021 and beyond. The serve as both entertainment and
other end will be experience—an instruction to go with a meal kit or
increasingly critical driver for both dine- setting up an online branded hub for
in and off-premise traffic. connecting far-flung families together
for virtual meals. Guests who order a
Look for chains to complement the off-
burger box from Sonora Grill in Mexico
premise-optimized prototypes they’re
can listen to a live broadcast of the DJ
now developing with large-footprint
set at their favourite location to bring an
flagship stores and experimental
essential part of the dine-in experience
restaurant labs that showcase
to their meal at home.
innovations not found in traditional
units. Check out Nayuki Tea & Bakery’s We will also see more quirky attempts
new Nayuki Pro concept in China with to create experiences and
enhanced seating areas and tech environments that drive patio, parking
upgrades that create new experiences lot and street dining.
beyond its traditional takeaway stores.
Get the rest of what’s in store for the
Standing out amid the off-premise global restaurant industry in 2021 here.
Sonora Grill enhanced its meal kit and burger box offering
range in Mexico with a live DJ experience for home dining
Image Source: Sonora Grill Mexico Instagram
Source: Technomic Global Foodservice Navigator Program
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