Hot 10 Restaurant Trends

To stay competitive, today’s restaurant owner must be more agile than ever—quickly adapting to evolving guest expectations and market shifts. Chris Elliott, Chief Economist & Vice-President of Research at Restaurants Canada and Vince Sgabellone, Foodservice Industry Analyst at Circana, reveal the Top 10 Restaurant Trends for 2025.

As economic uncertainty deepens and profit margins remain under pressure, 2025 is shaping up to be another demanding year for Canada’s restaurant industry. To stay competitive, today’s restaurant owner must be more agile than ever—quickly adapting to evolving guest expectations and market shifts.

Hot 10 Restaurant Trends Report

In this report, Chris Elliott, Chief Economist & Vice-President of Research at Restaurants Canada and Vince Sgabellone, Foodservice Industry Analyst at Circana, reveal the Top 10 Restaurant Trends for 2025 and beyond including: Gen Z’s dining preferences, how Canada’s increasingly diverse population is changing the food scene, and the hot new sandwich overtaking the most popular dishes list. Their insights will help you make sense of emerging industry trends and uncover new opportunities—so your business can not only survive, but thrive in the years ahead. Complete the form below to gain full access to the report.

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Hot 10 Restaurant Trends Video

In the video below, watch an entertaining conversation between Vince Sgabellone and Chris Elliott, as they reveal the Top 10 Restaurant Trends for 2025 while eating progressively spicy foods. Will they make it through all 5 rounds? Press play to find out!