Foodservice and Hospitality

04/27/2023

Mark your calendar! 📆 The Top-30-Under-30 Summit is returning on June 13th, 2023 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel.

The theme this year is Future Forward: a leadership summit with a twist. The summit brings today and tomorrow’s leaders together from across the nation to address the challenges of the day while shaping the hospitality industry of tomorrow.

Come with an open mind, and leave with a world of ideas. Purchase your tickets today through the link below. 🔗

🎟 Early-bird tickets are available until May 8th.

Top 30-Under-30 Leadership Summit: Future Forward A national, transformative summit bringing today and tomorrow’s leaders together to address the challenges of the day while shaping the hospitality industry of tomorrow. […]

03/03/2023

📣 Read Now: The March/April 2022 issue of Foodservice and Hospitality Magazine.

With the spring season just around the corner, it’s time to gear up for more change.

The March/April edition of Foodservice and Hospitality will help operators focus on several important areas such as updating your menu by focusing on the growing breakfast daypart; highlighting food-safety training and best practices to ensure you put safety first; and showcasing superior wine service.

But that’s not all – with labour shortages continuing to wreak havoc, F&H looks at how operators can re-invent the type of employment they offer.

And, as franchising continues to evolve and grow, this issue also highlights our popular Franchise Report, profiling successful franchise concepts such as Good Earth Café, Wendy’s Restaurants and Bombay Frankie’s while also highlighting our comprehensive Franchise Directory.

🔗 We hope you enjoy this information-packed issue. Happy Reading!

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11/25/2022

📣 We are just one week away from the 33rd annual Pinnacle Awards!

The Pinnacle Awards offers recognition to those in the foodservice and hospitality industry celebrating their continued successes and achievements with an annual Gala Luncheon.

Individual tickets are available, as well as tickets by table groups of 6 and 8.

We look forward to seeing you at Fairmont Royal York in Toronto on Friday, December 2nd at 11:00 AM.

https://www.foodserviceandhospitality.com/product/2022-pinnacle-awards-tickets/

05/24/2022

Don’t forget to nominate a deserving individual for this year’s Top 30 Under 30 Awards.

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04/04/2022

Do you know an outstanding individual who should be considered for a Top-30-Under-30 award? If so, be sure to take the time to nominate them for this prestigious award that recognizes initiative, leadership and excellence. By taking the time to do so, you are helping us to highlight and promote excellence in the foodservice and hospitality industry.

The 2022 KML Top-30-Under-30 nominations are open, visit the link below to nominate a young leader in the industry today.

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03/24/2022

What does the future look like for Canada’s leading educational institutes? And how will hospitality programs fare in this new world order? Will tomorrow’s graduating students find their way in the hospitality industry and what will their expectations be like?

On April 22nd, Foodservice and Hospitality assembles a group of highly esteemed educators to answer the above questions and discuss the state of hospitality education examining how tomorrow’s schools will need to change.

Register for free at the link in our bio.
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03/21/2022

The 2022 Top-30-Under-30 Nominations is now open. Nominate an outstanding young leader today!

Visit the link below to nominate a young leader in the foodservice and hospitality industry.
http://ow.ly/l7qR50I8Be9

03/08/2022

Today and everyday, KML believes in empowering and celebrating Women! So here's to the strong women in our industry and around the world. May we know them, may we be them, may we raise them!
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03/03/2022

Kostuch Media Ltd. is proud to announce that the 2022 Top-30-Under-30 Nominations is now open!

Visit the link below to nominate a young leader in the foodservice and hospitality industry.
http://ow.ly/l7qR50I8Be9

02/17/2022

Join Rosanna Caira, Editor & Publisher of Kostuch Media Ltd., Gracie Reesor, General Manager, Quick-Service Restaurants at Eataly Toronto and Cyrus Cooper, Professor and Program Coordinator, School of Hospitality and Culinary Arts, Centennial College as they celebrate and honour the 2021 Top 30 Under 30 Winners.

Register for free at the link below.
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02/08/2022

Kostuch Media Ltd. is delighted to invite you to this year’s virtual awards presentation and roundtable on March. 2, 2022, as we celebrate the 2021 Top-30-Under-30 winners. Register for free at the link below.
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01/14/2022

As we head into 2022, a renewed focus on health has many consumers seeking out better-for-you alternatives to their go-to tipples, while some pandemic beverage pivots are transforming into viable long-term revenue streams for operators.

Check out the Top 5 trends for 2022, only in this months' Pouring For Profits story.
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Almost two years of challenge and uncertainty amid the pandemic has re-shaped the dining industry and up-ended what consumers want and expect from their drinking experiences in foodservice. As we head into 2022, a renewed focus on health has many consumers seeking out better-for-you alternatives to....

01/13/2022

Check out the Top 10 foodservice trends for 2022, only in this month's Food File!
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Last year was a challenging one for the Canadian foodservice industry, but it’s time for a fresh start. While the road to recovery is long and winding, the view for 2022 is encouraging. Commercial foodservice sales in Canada are expected to grow to $80.4 billion in 2022, representing a 24.3 per ce...

01/11/2022

The NPD Group is forecasting that the industry isn’t going to return to 2019 levels of traffic until 2023. Some players will recover quicker than others. Click the link below to read more about of the Hospitality Market Report in the January/February issue.
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Shrouded in pandemic from tip to tail, 2021 — which nonetheless played host to some remarkable successes for Canada’s restaurant industry — challenges anyone describing it to resist quoting Dickens. The best and worst of times were, after all, endured and enjoyed by restaurant players over the...

12/24/2021

The KML Team extends our warmest wishes to our readers and advertisers alike for a healthy and happy holiday season!

As 2021 comes to a close, we look forward to a new year filled with great promise and success.

To allow our team to enjoy a relaxing time with their families during the holidays, our "office" will be closed on December 24, 2021 and re-open January 3, 2022.

12/10/2021

After a year-long absence, last week Kostuch Media Ltd., had the pleasure to return to the Fairmont Royal York to stage our 32nd Annual Pinnacle Awards. To say we were thrilled to be able to once again host this signature event live is an understatement.

We are so grateful for the contributions of our sponsors who continue to show confidence and faith in our events and help us produce events that we are proud of.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

12/09/2021

After a year-long absence, last week Kostuch Media Ltd., had the pleasure to return to the Fairmont Royal York to stage our 32nd Annual Pinnacle Awards. To say we were thrilled to be able to once again host this signature event live is an understatement. Producing a successful event takes the energy and efforts of so many people who come together, each bringing a different talent and skillset to the table. We are so grateful for the contributions of our sponsors who continue to show confidence and faith in our events and help us produce events that we are proud of.

A special THANK YOU to our Platinum Sponsor — Encore. We are humbled to have the talents of this group as part of KML's events. As the exclusive onsite provider of choice at more than 260 leading venues in Canada, Encore’s professionalism and expertise have made them a valued and trusted partner in all of our events for the past 17 years. They are an important element that help us to successfully stage productions that are well executed and glitch-free. I always feel confident and re-assured when Encore is part of our team. Thank you to Encore Canada for its professionalism, expertise and its ongoing commitment and support. They are consummate professionals.

12/07/2021

It's here! Check out the December issue of Foodservice & Hospitality! http://ow.ly/Xn5e50H5l8q

With the holiday season close at hand, we’re happy to be sending you our final issue of Foodservice and Hospitality for 2021. And we’re happy to report that after having to cancel the Pinnacle Awards event last year, we’re once again shining the spotlight on our Pinnacle Award winners, who wer...

11/08/2021

We hope you can join us on December 3rd 2021 to celebrate 32 years of Pinnacle Award excellence in the foodservice and hospitality industry. Click the link below to get your tickets to the 32nd Annual Pinnacle Awards!
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10/29/2021

After a long and turbulent 19 months of dealing with the pandemic, we hope you can join us on to celebrate 32 years of Pinnacle Award excellence in the foodservice and hospitality industry and to re-connect with friends, colleagues, and customers at the industry’s social event of the year!

Click the link below to get your tickets today!
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10/20/2021

Kostuch Media Ltd. publisher of industry magazine Foodservice and Hospitality, has unveiled the 2021 winners of its prestigious Pinnacle Awards. Click the link below for a list of this year's winners.
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TORONTO — Kostuch Media Ltd., publisher of industry magazines Foodservice and Hospitality and Hotelier, has unveiled the 2021 winners of its prestigious Pinnacle Awards. This year marks the 32nd edition of the “Oscars of the industry.” Vaughan, Ont.-based Recipe Unlimited is F&H’s Company...

10/15/2021

While some customers took advantage of innovative cocktail kits offered by many operators, pent-up demand to share drinks with friends means cocktails were top of mind when restaurant patios and dining-rooms were finally able to re-open. Check out this month's Pouring for Profits story in the October issue of Foodservice and Hospitality. http://ow.ly/3uOc50Gr32k

The last 19 months have been particularly hard for beverage operations at Canadian restaurants as dining-rooms experienced closures and pivoted to takeout. And while some customers took advantage of innovative cocktail kits offered by many operators, pent-up demand to share drinks with friends means...

10/14/2021

There’s no escaping the pandemic but there are ways smart technologies are helping operators cope with the labour and health-and-safety challenges it brings. Click the link below to read more, only in the October issue of Foodservice and Hospitality. http://ow.ly/Tz7q30rWWYN

There’s no escaping the pandemic but there are ways smart technologies are helping operators cope with the labour and health-and-safety challenges it brings. Some innovations are brand new, while others have been on a slow burn for several years, but quickly gaining traction as the goalposts have ...

10/12/2021

In a multi-cultural country such as Canada, it’s no surprise that our foodservice industry continues to be shaped and influenced by cuisines and cultures from around the world. To read more about it, check out this months' Food File!
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In a multi-cultural country such as Canada, it’s no surprise that our foodservice industry continues to be shaped and influenced by cuisines and cultures from around the world. As Vince Sgabellone, industry analyst, Canada Foodservice, The NPD Group explains, several macro trends continue to drive...

10/11/2021

As the foodservice industry continues to re-bound from the impacts of the pandemic, planning early for new build or kitchen re-design has become more essential than ever in order to keep costs and timelines under control.

Check out the Design feature in the October issue of Foodservice and Hospitality magazine.
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From rising equipment costs to strategizing for higher-volume takeout service, the new normal of kitchen design comes with a host of new considerations for operators. As the foodservice industry continues to re-bound from the impacts of the pandemic, planning early for new build or kitchen re-design...

10/07/2021

It's here! Check out the October Issue of Foodservice and Hospitality magazine.
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It’s a new season and with it comes an opportunity for restaurant operators to re-examine the mechanics of their operation. In this month’s October issue of Foodservice and Hospitality, we take a deep dive into the world of restaurant equipment, looking at how equipment choices and restaurant de...

10/04/2021

Only 1 day left!
Register for free today for our 2021 Women in Tourism & Hospitality Global Virtual Summit!
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09/27/2021

Register for free today for the 2021 Virtual WITH Summit! If you’ve attended this summit in the past, you know that you’ll walk away inspired, entertained and engaged.

Join us on October 5th 2021
Click the link below to register now!
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09/16/2021

Have you registered for free to our annual Women in Tourism and Hospitality Global Virtual Summit taking place on October 5th 2021? Don't delay, we have a fabulous lineup planned!

Register today at the link below!
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09/14/2021

The year 2029 is fast approaching, yet the threat of a Skynet-like super-computer ruling our dining experience still seems light years away — although there’s no denying the pandemic rocketed foodservice owners and operators into a new arena of seeking technological solutions to new challenges. Check out this month's Technology story in the September issue of Foodservice and Hospitality.
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The year 2029 is fast approaching, yet the threat of a Skynet-like super-computer ruling our dining experience still seems light years away — although there’s no denying the pandemic rocketed foodservice owners and operators into a new arena of seeking technological solutions to new challenges. ...