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The Restaurant Expectations And Consumer Trends (REACT) survey was designed to provide more timely consumer trend data in order for the foodservice industry to react faster to changing events. The results of this report are based on a monthly survey of 1,500 Canadians in order to track restaurant purchases by daypart and future dining intentions.

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REACT Survey December 2023

Canadians order dinner out more often in December; but cut back on breakfast. It was mixed results in…

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REACT Survey November 2023

Seasonal factors led to fewer restaurant purchases by Canadians in November 2023. Due in large part to the…

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REACT Survey October 2023

Unexpectedly coffee breaks and dinner visits increase slightly compared to September. The share of Canadians making a purchase…

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REACT Survey September 2023

Consumer Dining Index Improves in September, Driven by Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Occasions. Restaurants Canada’s Consumer Dining Index…

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REACT Survey August 2023

The breakfast category remains strong in August, while snacking falls for the third consecutive month. Despite growing concerns…

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REACT Survey July 2023

Breakfast visits skyrocket in July 2023 Restaurants Canada’s Consumer Dining Index (CDI) rose to 104.0 in July 2023…

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REACT Survey June 2023

Traffic rose in June, but Canadians are signaling a cutback in spending. Restaurants Canada’s Consumer Dining Index rose…

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REACT Survey May 2023

Highlights Impending economic slowdown not stopping Canadians from dining out In May 2023, a greater share of Canadians…

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REACT Survey April 2023

Highlights Restaurant Visits Moderates in April Due to Pullback In Snacking Purchases. Restaurants Canada’s Consumer Dining Index (CDI)…

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REACT Survey March 2023

Highlights Rising Demand for Lunch and Snacks Drive Restaurant Visits in March A greater share of Canadians purchased…