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Key industry highlights from our Chief Economist, Chris Elliott’s research, data, and insights.

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Foodservice Sales Forecast to Grow 4.4% in 2025

According to Restaurants Canada’s latest forecast, foodservice sales are forecast to grow by 4.4% in 2025 compared to…

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Top 10 Food and Beverage Trends at Restaurants

This report is presented with support from Groupex Canada. Menu trends continued to evolve at restaurants in 2024…

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Statistics Canada Reports Flat Real Foodservice Sales in June

Despite the expectation for improved foodservice sales in the summer, restaurants in Canada continue to underperform. On a…

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Consumer Dining Index drops in July 2024 compared to July 2023

On a year-over-year basis, Restaurant Canada’s Consumer Dining Index (CDI) remains below 2023 levels, at 95.4 in July…

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Per capita restaurant spending slips 1.6% in May

Restaurants Canada’s Consumer Dining Index (CDI) recovered from May’s drop to 82.6, climbing up to 95.9 in June as…

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Consumer Dining Index Recovers After Unexpected Slump in June 2024

Restaurants Canada’s Consumer Dining Index (CDI) recovered from May’s drop to 82.6, climbing up to 95.9 in June as…

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Consumer Dining Index Slumps to Lowest Level Since January 2023

Restaurants Canada’s Consumer Dining Index (CDI) dropped unexpectedly in May to 82.6 (July 2023 = 100) from 92.2…

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Restaurants Canada Updates Restaurant Sales Forecast

Restaurants Canada Updates Restaurant Sales Forecast Restaurants Canada has updated its quarterly forecast of foodservice sales for the…

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Canada’s restaurant industry records lacklustre real sales in March

The combination of weak consumer confidence and high cost of living continued to restrain guest spending at restaurants…

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Consumer Dining Index Dips in March 2024 Compared to February

Consumer Dining Index Dips in March 2024 Compared to February Restaurant Canada’s Consumer Dining Index (CDI) dipped slightly…