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Enhancing menus with globally inspired dishes from participating countries.
Offering themed nights aligned with key matches featuring signature dishes.
Optimizing seating arrangements and possibly extending operating hours for larger crowds.
Hiring multilingual staff or providing translated menus for international guests.
Partnering with local suppliers and engaging in community events to create a festive atmosphere.



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High margin menus with globally inspired dishes from participating countries.

Offering themed nights aligned with key matches featuring signature dishes.
Optimizing seating arrangements and possibly extending operating hours for larger crowds.
Hiring multilingual staff or providing translated menus for international guests.
Partnering with local suppliers and engaging in community events to create a festive atmosphere.




Restaurant managers should focus on several key strategies to Restaurant managers should focus on several key strategies to Restaurant managers should focus on several key strategies to prepare for the Global Game. prepare for the Global Game. prepare for the Global Game.
Treat the Global Game like a season: Plan for multiple weeks of
Treat the Global Game like a season: Plan for multiple weeks of
Treat the Global Game like a season: Plan for multiple weeks of demand rather than relying on a single event. This involves treating the demand rather than relying on a single event. This involves treating the demand rather than relying on a single event. This involves treating the Global Game as a regular season rather than a single event.
Global Game as a regular season rather than a single event.
Global Game as a regular season rather than a single event.
Optimize staffing and scheduling: Create flexible schedules for
Optimize staffing and scheduling: Create flexible schedules for
Optimize staffing and scheduling: Create flexible schedules for servers, kitchen staff, and management to accommodate peak hours. servers, kitchen staff, and management to accommodate peak hours. servers, kitchen staff, and management to accommodate peak hours.
This may include bringing in additional temporary workers. This may include bringing in additional temporary workers. This may include bringing in additional temporary workers.
Update the menu: Refine your menu to speed up service by offering a Update the menu: Refine your menu to speed up service by offering a Update the menu: Refine your menu to speed up service by offering a mix of popular dishes and easy-to-prepare items that can be quickly mix of popular dishes and easy-to-prepare items that can be quickly mix of popular dishes and easy-to-prepare items that can be quickly made in high volumes. made in high volumes. made in high volumes.




Market the tournament: Use the Global Game as a series to bring Market the tournament: Use the Global Game as a series to bring Market the tournament: Use the Global Game as a series to bring guests back, rather than relying on a one-time blast. This involves a guests back, rather than relying on a one-time blast. This involves a guests back, rather than relying on a one-time blast. This involves a steady rhythm of marketing. steady rhythm of marketing. steady rhythm of marketing.





Menu Revamp: Introduce a special Global Game themed menu featuring Introduce a special Global Game themed menu featuring Introduce a special Global Game themed menu featuring international dishes to attract diverse visitors and showcase culinary international dishes to attract diverse visitors and showcase culinary international dishes to attract diverse visitors and showcase culinary vversatility. versatility. ersatility.
222. .. Staff Training: Staff Training: Staff Training: Enhance staff training on customer service and cultural Enhance staff training on customer service and cultural Enhance staff training on customer service and cultural sensitivity to cater to a global audience efficiently and respectfully. sensitivity to cater to a global audience efficiently and respectfully. sensitivity to cater to a global audience efficiently and respectfully.
333. .. Tech Upgrade: Tech Upgrade: Tech Upgrade: Implement advanced reservation and payment systems, Implement advanced reservation and payment systems, Implement advanced reservation and payment systems, including multilingual support and mobile-friendly options, to streamline including multilingual support and mobile-friendly options, to streamline including multilingual support and mobile-friendly options, to streamline ooperations. operations. perations.
444. .. Event Marketing: Event Marketing: Event Marketing: Create targeted marketing campaigns and collaborate Create targeted marketing campaigns and collaborate Create targeted marketing campaigns and collaborate with local tourism boards to promote the restaurant as a must-visit with local tourism boards to promote the restaurant as a must-visit with local tourism boards to promote the restaurant as a must-visit spot during the Global Game. spot during the Global Game. spot during the Global Game.
555. .. Interior Decor: Interior Decor: Interior Decor: Redesign the restaurant's interior with football-themed Redesign the restaurant's interior with football-themed Redesign the restaurant's interior with football-themed decor and memorabilia to create an exciting and immersive decor and memorabilia to create an exciting and immersive decor and memorabilia to create an exciting and immersive aatmosphere. atmosphere. tmosphere.
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.. Seating Capacity: Seating Capacity: Seating Capacity: Optimize seating arrangements to accommodate Optimize seating arrangements to accommodate Optimize seating arrangements to accommodate larger crowds while ensuring comfort and maintaining safety standards. larger crowds while ensuring comfort and maintaining safety standards. larger crowds while ensuring comfort and maintaining safety standards.
777. .. Local Partnerships: Local Partnerships: Local Partnerships: Partner with local businesses and tour guides to Partner with local businesses and tour guides to Partner with local businesses and tour guides to offer combined experiences, such as meal-deal packages or guided offer combined experiences, such as meal-deal packages or guided offer combined experiences, such as meal-deal packages or guided culinary tours. culinary tours. culinary tours.
888. .. Sustainability Initiatives: Sustainability Initiatives: Sustainability Initiatives: Implement eco-friendly practices, such as Implement eco-friendly practices, such as Implement eco-friendly practices, such as reducing waste and sourcing local ingredients, to appeal to reducing waste and sourcing local ingredients, to appeal to reducing waste and sourcing local ingredients, to appeal to environmentally conscious visitors. environmentally conscious visitors. environmentally conscious visitors.
999. .. Entertainment Options: Entertainment Options: Entertainment Options: Set up screens for live match broadcasting and Set up screens for live match broadcasting and Set up screens for live match broadcasting and organize themed events or viewing parties to enhance the game-day organize themed events or viewing parties to enhance the game-day organize themed events or viewing parties to enhance the game-day eexperience. experience. xperience.



110 10 0...Community Engagement: Community Engagement: Community Engagement: Host community events or workshops in the Host community events or workshops in the Host community events or workshops in the lead-up to the Global Game to build local support and establish the lead-up to the Global Game to build local support and establish the lead-up to the Global Game to build local support and establish the restaurant as a community hub restaurant as a community hub. restaurant as a community hub.




Review your commercial lease to ensure it accommodates the operational changes needed during the tournament.
Review your commercial lease to ensure it accommodates the operational changes needed during the tournament.
Review your commercial lease to ensure it accommodates the operational changes needed during the tournament.
Note that Toronto updated its licensing and zoning by-laws for restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues, effective January
Note that Toronto updated its licensing and zoning by-laws for restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues, effective January
Note that Toronto updated its licensing and zoning by-laws for restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues, effective January
1, 2025. 1, 2025. 1, 2025.
Confirm whether you need special event permits, patio extensions, noise exemptions, or any zoning-related approvals from
Confirm whether you need special event permits, patio extensions, noise exemptions, or any zoning-related approvals from
Confirm whether you need special event permits, patio extensions, noise exemptions, or any zoning-related approvals from both your landlord and the City. both your landlord and the City. both your landlord and the City.
FIFA Branding FIFA Branding FIFA Branding
Be cautious of FIFA's strict intellectual property protections. Simply adding phrases like “unofficial viewing party” will not
Be cautious of FIFA's strict intellectual property protections. Simply adding phrases like “unofficial viewing party” will not
Be cautious of FIFA's strict intellectual property protections. Simply adding phrases like “unofficial viewing party” will not resolve a violation. resolve a violation. resolve a violation.
Controlled Area Controlled Area Controlled Area
If your establishment is located within the 2-kilometre radius of Exhibition Place, you are in the “Controlled Area,” which
If your establishment is located within the 2-kilometre radius of Exhibition Place, you are in the “Controlled Area,” which
If your establishment is located within the 2-kilometre radius of Exhibition Place, you are in the “Controlled Area,” which imposes specific restrictions on marketing, advertising, and signage. imposes specific restrictions on marketing, advertising, and signage. imposes specific restrictions on marketing, advertising, and signage.
Starting April 10, 2026, Toronto Public Health will implement a new registration process for food vendors operating at fan sites. vendors operating at fan sites. vendors operating at fan sites.
Starting April 10, 2026, Toronto Public Health will implement a new registration process for food
Starting April 10, 2026, Toronto Public Health will implement a new registration process for food
Utilize the Community Activation Toolkit to learn what actions are permissible, along with ideas to
Utilize the Community Activation Toolkit to learn what actions are permissible, along with ideas to
Utilize the Community Activation Toolkit to learn what actions are permissible, along with ideas to help you engage responsibly and confidently. help you engage responsibly and confidently. help you engage responsibly and confidently.
By staying informed and prepared, you can ensure a seamless experience for your customers and maintain your business during the Global Game maintain your business during the Global Game maintain your business during the Global Game
By staying informed and prepared, you can ensure a seamless experience for your customers and
By staying informed and prepared, you can ensure a seamless experience for your customers and






For the Global Game in Toronto, the city and province have made special arrangements to extend alcohol sales hours in bars and restaurants to accommodate fans.
changes in Toronto
Earlier alcohol sales start: Bars and restaurants in Toronto will be allowed to sell alcohol from 10:00 a.m. instead of the usual 11:00 a.m.

Opt‑out option: Cities and towns can choose not to adopt the extended hours by contacting the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Impact for fans and businesses
The extra hour of alcohol sales is expected to boost business, especially on weekends when soccer attendance is higher.
Reason: This adjustment is designed to help fans enjoy games that start early due to the six‑hour time difference between Toronto and South Africa.
Scope: The change applies to the city’s bars and restaurants, and the provincial government has indicated that other Ontario cities and towns can follow Toronto’s lead if they wish.
Some establishments may see a modest increase in sales, as many patrons will still come in to watch the games regardless of the hour change.
The move is also seen as a way to support local hospitality and tourism during the Global Game.










As the Global Game approaches, Toronto's restaurants are preparing to engage fans through social media. Platforms like Instagram and TikTok will showcase themed menus, live screenings, and events, attracting soccer enthusiasts. Influencers and food bloggers will highlight the city's culinary diversity, while hashtags like #WorldCupToronto and #SoccerEatsTO will help fans find and share experiences. Social media will enhance engagement with this global event, ensuring a memorable Global Game experience both online and offline.








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Use Mixed Hashtags: Combine popular hashtags (e.g., #worldcup) with niche ones (e.g., #worldcupburgers) to reach a broad and targeted audience. Platform Optimization: Instagram and TikTok allow up to 30 hashtags, while Twitter and Facebook perform better with fewer, relevant hashtags.

Stay Updated: Monitor hashtag trends during events using resources like IQ Hashtags or Best Hashtags for current tags. Engage with Communities: Use communityfocused hashtags (e.g., #worldcupmoments) to connect with fans and boost post visibility. This strategy enhances reach, engagement, and discoverability for Global Game content on social media.

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Incorporate International Dishes: Feature dishes inspired by participating countries to attract diverse fans.
Focus on Presentation: Create visually appealing dishes perfect for social media sharing with vibrant colors and creative plating.
Offer Promotions: Introduce special menu items or combo deals for match days and discounts for fans in team jerseys, possibly collaborating with local influencers.
Include Dietary Options: Provide vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices to accommodate all diners.
Enhance Atmosphere: Use thematic decorations and live match screenings to create an exciting dining experience, making your restaurant a popular gathering spot for fans.
Robin Prasad Chef







Shareable appetizers are crucial for Toronto restaurants and bars during the Global Game as they foster community and camaraderie among your guests. They encourage interaction and conversation, creating an inclusive atmosphere for fans supporting their teams. These appetizers cater to diverse tastes, showcasing Toronto's culinary variety and reflecting the multicultural spirit of the event. Additionally, they are practical for busy game days, offering quick service that keeps the energy high and allows guests to enjoy the match without long waits for food.


Chef Dave Pyper






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Chorizo + Mango Chorizo + Mango Chorizo + Mango
Grilled Shrimp Grilled Shrimp Grilled Shrimp


Chickpea Salad | Jalapeno | Lime Dressing Salad | Jalapeno | Dressing
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Ancho Slaw | Mango | Avocado | Cilantro
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Streamline kitchen operations: with a mise en place system for ingredient preparation.
Use technology: like kitchen display systems for realtime order communication, reducing errors.
Optimize kitchen layout: for ergonomic workstations to prevent bottlenecks and facilitate simultaneous cooking.
Train staff: on efficient techniques and promote teamwork for better productivity.
Update your menu for the Global Game: to focus on quickly prepared dishes without sacrificing quality.
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Balsamic Pearls | Arugula
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Choosing ingredients early from Sysco is vital for your restaurant ahead of the Global Game. It ensures access to fresh, high-quality produce and meats, meeting the increased demand during the event. Early selection allows for strategic menu planning, securing competitive prices, and ensuring ingredient availability. This proactive approach aids in effective inventory management, paving the way for a successful and stress-free World Cup experience.
Phil Horriagan Chef







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Crafting sandwiches inspired by
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Crafting sandwiches inspired by
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Peameal | Creamy Mustard Sauce | Peameal | Creamy Sauce Mustard |
Buttermilk Dressing | Dressing

Buttermilk Dressing Slaw | Sweet Pickles Sweet Slaw | Sweet Pickles







Crispy Chicken | Dijon Spiked Mayo
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Crispy Chicken |
Shredded Lettuce | Smoked Cheddar
Shredded Lettuce | Smoked Cheddar
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Sysco Angus Reserve steaks are a wonderful premium Sysco Angus Reserve steaks are a wonderful premium Sysco Angus Reserve steaks are a wonderful premium choice for restaurants during the Global Game in Toronto choice for restaurants during the Global Game in Toronto choice for restaurants during the Global Game in Toronto because they offer unparalleled quality and flavour that because they offer unparalleled quality and flavour that because they offer unparalleled quality and flavour that can elevate any dining experience. These steaks are can elevate any dining experience. These steaks are can elevate any dining experience. These steaks are
sourced from carefully selected Angus cattle, known for sourced from carefully selected Angus cattle, known for sourced from carefully selected Angus cattle, known for their marbling and tenderness, ensuring each bite is juicy their marbling and tenderness, ensuring each bite is juicy their marbling and tenderness, ensuring each bite is juicy and flavourful. The consistency and reliability of Sysco and flavourful. The consistency and reliability of Sysco and flavourful. The consistency and reliability of Sysco
Angus Reserve make them an ideal choice for chefs
Angus Reserve make them an ideal choice for chefs
Angus Reserve make them an ideal choice for chefs looking to impress patrons with top-tier dishes. looking to impress patrons with top-tier dishes. looking to impress patrons with top-tier dishes.
Additionally, during an event as prestigious as this, serving Additionally, during an event as prestigious as this, serving Additionally, during an event as prestigious as this, serving
a premium product of such high quality can enhance the a premium product of such high quality can enhance the a premium product of such high quality can enhance the overall ambiance and appeal of the restaurant, attracting overall ambiance and appeal of the restaurant, attracting overall ambiance and appeal of the restaurant, attracting sports fans and food enthusiasts alike. sports fans and food enthusiasts alike. sports fans and food enthusiasts alike.






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Brazilian Zest A vibrant blend of lime, garlic, and cilantro, capturing the spirit of Brazil's lively beaches and vibrant culture.
Argentine Tango A smokey chimichurri glaze with hints of parsley, oregano, and red pepper, perfect for a spicy kick.
Spanish Fiesta A savoury mix of smoked paprika, saffron, and garlic, reminiscent of Spain's rich culinary traditions.
Italian Pesto Passion Basil and parmesan come together to create a creamy, herbaceous delight.
Moroccan Spice A mix of cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, offering an exotic and aromatic experience.
French Roquefort Dream Creamy roquefort cheese paired with a touch of honey and walnuts for a rich, decadent flavour.
Korean Kimchi Crunch Spicy fermented cabbage with a hin ginger and sesame seeds for a bold, umami taste.
Japanese Teriyaki Twist A sweet and savory glaze made with soy sauce mirin, and ginger, offering a harmonious balance.
Thai Coconut Curry A creamy blend of coconut milk, lemongrass, and green curry paste, bringing a tast Thailand's vibrant street food.
Australian Outback Honey BBQ sweet and smokey combination of honey and barbecue sauce, ev the warmth of an Aussie barbecue gathering.




















Here are a few innovative ideas:
1.Italian Classic with a Twist Feature a traditional spaghetti carbonara with a Canadian touch—perhaps incorporating maple-glazed bacon or a sprinkle of smoked cheddar.
2.Asian Fusion Create a pasta dish inspired by Asian cuisines, like a miso ramen spaghetti with soy-marinated eggs and sesame seeds, offering a unique blend of east meets west.
3.Latin American Spice Offer a spicy chorizo penne, integrating bold flavours like jalapeños and cilantro, inspired by the vibrant cuisines of Latin America.
4.Middle Eastern Influences Introduce a lamb and mint ravioli with a yogurt and cucumber sauce, drawing from the rich culinary traditions of the Middle East.
5.African Flair Create a tagine-inspired gnocchi, with a hearty mix of vegetables and spices such as cumin and coriander, capturing the essence of Moroccan cuisine.
6.South Asian Delight Serve a curry pasta with paneer and coconut milk, garnished with fresh coriander and a hint of lime, for a flavourful Indian-inspired dish.
7.Scandinavian Simplicity Offer a smoked salmon and dill linguine, topped with capers and a light lemon cream sauce, reflecting the clean, fresh flavours of Northern Europe.
By featuring these diverse pasta dishes, the restaurant can not only celebrate the Global Game, but also offer diners a culinary journey around the world, right from their table.



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Toronto restaurants are experiencing a vibrant shift towards mocktails as patrons seek sophisticated non-alcoholic options. This trend is fueled by a focus on health and a desire for creative, flavourful beverages that rival traditional cocktails. Restaurants are crafting innovative mocktail menus featuring fresh, local ingredients and unique combinations.
The city's diverse culinary scene encourages bartenders to create culturally inspired mocktails, appealing to both non-drinkers and adventurous diners. As mocktails gain prominence, they are becoming central to the dining experience, celebrated for their creativity and ability to unite people. Don’t miss out; create your mocktail menu now to be prepared for the Global Game.

Ingredients

1 fresh lime, juiced
1 tablespoon of simple syrup
1/2 cup of sparkling water
Ice cubes
Lime wheel or wedge, for garnish
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
In a glass, combine the fresh lime juice and simple syrup. Stir well to mix.
Fill the glass with ice cubes to keep it chilled.
Pour the sparkling water over the ice, allowing it to mix gently with the lime and syrup.
Stir the contents lightly to ensure an even distribution of flavours.
Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge and a sprig of fresh mint for a refreshing touch.

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It's time to take action and seize the It's time to take action and seize the It's time to take action and seize the opportunity! Utilize what you've learned opportunity! Utilize what you've learned opportunity! Utilize what you've learned and apply it during the Global Game. Start and apply it during the Global Game. Start and apply it during the Global Game. Start planning now to ensure that the planning now to ensure that the planning now to ensure that the tournament brings profit to your business. tournament brings profit to your business. tournament brings profit to your business.
If you require assistance in preparing for a If you require assistance in preparing for a If you require assistance in preparing for a bustling summer, don't hesitate to contact bustling summer, don't hesitate to contact bustling summer, don't hesitate to contact the Sysco Business Specialist Team the Sysco Business Specialist Team the Sysco Business Specialist Team through your Sysco Sales Consultant. through your Sysco Sales Consultant. through your Sysco Sales Consultant.

