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THE EVOLUTION OF THE AMERICAN RESTAURANT

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Suddenly patrons were standing in long lines not just for the food and ambience, but to catch a glimpse of the chef in his (or noticed better late than never) or her starched chef whites wearing a smile and walking through the dining room like a member of royalty. People traveled cross country to experience these chef extravaganzas.

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DON’T NICKEL AND DIME YOUR GUEST or IMPRESS THEM WITH QUANTITY

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It is important to always keep in mind that dining out is still a luxury, even though more and more families have built it into their lifestyle. Whether a quick service restaurant, family dining, food truck, or white tablecloth fine dining operation – there will always be some level of price sensitivity. Come on, we know this!

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BEFORE THE DINING EXPERIENCE TRY THE KITCHEN EXPERIENCE

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Wow visuals on the plate and in the dining room, wow views from every seat, wow service, and of course – wow flavors on the plate. Guests will return when the effort expended to create memorable complete dining experiences is front and center. The goal of every restaurant and every chef is to create memorable experiences for the guest.

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THE INTER-DEPENDANCE OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY RESTAURANTS

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Convincing people to travel, no matter the distance, and spend hard earned money on a meal must involve the search for some level of memorable experience. Walking down the streets in the once most robust city in proximity to my home, I was deeply concerned at what I saw. Any man’s death diminishes me because I am involved in mankind.”

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9 Important Hospitality Sales and Marketing Tips

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According to the data from the 2019 Travel and Hospitality Industry Outlook by Deloitte , industry growth is consistent throughout the past decade. That’s not just because people are traveling more. That’s not just because people are traveling more. If you travel around the Provence, you will likely miss this beautiful village.

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CHARGING FOR BREAD -SERIOUSLY?

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How can a chef set the stage for a dining experience if restaurants continue to look at everything as an extra charge. Not that I mind, but oftentimes the cashiers that are there no longer bag your purchases, that’s the consumer’s job now. Bread has always been a given. Hardly worth the $8-$12 that restaurants charge.

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RESTAURANT EYES

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The tables are full, and he is having a difficult time keeping up but makes a mental note to address that once the dining room clears out. The work is relentless, the unpredictability is insanity, the never-ending attention to detail is mind-numbing, and timing is borderline impossible. Yet, millions of people jump in the deep end every day.

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