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REACT

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 April 2024

Consumer Dining Index Rises to 92.2 in April 2024 Compared to 88.6 in April 2023. On a year-over-year basis, Restaurant…

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REACT Survey March 2024

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

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REACT Survey February 2024

Dinner and snacking visits climb higher in February 2024 Despite a challenging economic climate, a greater share of Canadians purchased…

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REACT Survey January 2024

Breakfast rebounds in January — the first increase seen in three months. Restaurants Canada’s Consumer Dining Index rose to 86.7…

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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 December. While…

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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 seasonal nature…

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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 from a…

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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 (CDI) increased…

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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 about an…

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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 (July 2022=100),…