Foodservice Facts 2026
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Meet the Moment: The New Value Equation
Canadians haven’t stopped seeking value—they’ve redefined it. The industry’s job now is to read each guest’s shifting equation and deliver an experience worth the spend, every time.
Today’s guest weighs every dining decision through what our research team calls the “New Value Equation,” a shifting balance of price, experience, convenience, service, occasion and quality. Throughout this year’s Foodservice Facts, you’ll see this New Value Equation repeatedly at work.
Affordability has become a defining consideration, with eight in ten Canadians saying it plays an important role in where they choose to dine.
Convenience continues to shape behaviour as breakfast and lunch outperform other dayparts while delivery usage declines.
Experience remains essential, with cleanliness, attentive service, and overall value ranking among the strongest drivers of restaurant choice.
Occasion matters more than ever, as consumers preserve some dining occasions while cutting back on others.
Quality continues to evolve as consumers place greater emphasis on taste, ingredients, health, customization and global flavours.
This year’s Foodservice Facts brings together the most comprehensive picture of Canadian foodservice available anywhere: where the sales are, where the traffic is going, what guests are ordering, what they’re willing to pay, and what they’ll expect next. Whether you operate a single neighbourhood restaurant or a national chain, supply the industry, invest in it, or shape the policies that govern it, this report is built to pressure-test your plans and interpret the patterns and trends before they reach your market.
Table of Contents:
- Size and Scope of the Restaurant Industry
- Market Review and Forecast
- Foodservice Employment
- Menu Prices
- Average Cheque Size
- Segment Trends
- Affordability
- Daypart Trends
- On-and Off-Premises Trends
- Provincial Trends
- Long-Term Forecast
- Technology Trends
- Finance and Operations
- Alcohol Trends
- Nutritional Trends in Foodservice
- Food and Beverage Trends