Speed and Convenience

Cafés and quick-service restaurants that prioritize speed and convenience are leading the evolution of beverage programs in Canada.[1]

A person holds a paper cup filled with a hot coffee featuring intricate latte art in a leaf pattern.

As quick-serve restaurants emerge as the fastest-growing segment in commercial foodservice, the demand for efficient, high-quality coffee experiences is reshaping consumer expectations.  

To stay relevant, operators must pair beverage offerings with easy-access formats like self-serve stations and drive-thru setups. Canterbury supports this shift by designing equipment programs tailored to each location’s unique needs, helping operators maximize space, accelerate service, and maintain product quality.

For lower-traffic sites, bean-to-cup systems offer fresh coffee on demand while minimizing waste. In high-volume environments, batch brewers ensure fast, reliable service during peak hours.  

Expanding beyond coffee to include hot chocolate, cappuccinos, mochas, and alternative milks allows convenience stores and quick-serve outlets to compete directly with traditional cafés, meeting the growing consumer demand for variety and decadence.  

With six in ten Canadians adjusting their coffee purchasing habits due to rising costs and tariffs, offering affordable, premium-feeling beverages in convenient formats is no longer optional, it’s essential.[2]

Contact Canterbury’s team to learn more about executing convenient, and fast beverage programs in your café

Trend essentials: Canterbury’s Equipment Solutions, Hot Chocolate and Cappuccino Mixes 

[1] Restaurants Canada Fast Fasts Q1 2025
[2] CAC Canadian Coffee Drinking Trends 2025 Data Tracking

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