Touch Bistro

JULY 26, 2021

People are getting together with family and friends and want to enjoy the last hurrah of summer with great food (and great offers). We’re sharing ideas for Labor Day restaurant specials that will help you maximize profits and make your restaurant a Labor Day destination for years to come. Of course, we want the former for you.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience. Accounting & finances Many owners—who take the initiative to fund and start the restaurant —expect you to keep the business open and profitable.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Food Service Skills For Your Resume. Making Your Resume Stand Out. 5 Restaurant & Food Service Skills for Your Resume. Health, Allergen, and Food Safety Training and Certifications. Health, Allergen, and Food Safety Training and Certifications. Food allergies. Cooking and Food Preparation.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

With so many people out in a sea of stars and stripes on the 4th of July, how do you get them to come to your restaurant? The short answer is offering enticing 4th of July specials. The right 4th of July specials will drive traffic to your restaurant, helping you take advantage of one of the biggest celebrations of the year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The increased challenges and stress of the holiday season often reveal pinch points in bar and restaurant operations. New technology innovations now being introduced into the hospitality industry are designed to level out those pinch points. Manage and Optimize Your Increased Holiday Inventory. Design Your Holiday Customer Experience.

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SpotOn

MARCH 18, 2024

There's also the quick-service restaurant model, where guests order and pay for simple dishes created right away, similar to the modern bistro. On the other side of the dining spectrum, there are restaurants with menus that offer an entire meal at a set price, also known as the prix fixe menu.

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SpotOn

APRIL 8, 2024

Independent restaurants have the opportunity to join in celebrating mothers and brunch items by creating a special mother's day brunch menu, dinner service, or promotions that cater to families. 💡 4 in 10 consumers will eat out or order online on Mother's Day. Check it out, then call your mother.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2021

That's where proper holiday work scheduling comes into play — and with the right combination of tools, organization, and communication, restaurants and their teams will soar through the holiday season with more ease than Santa on his sleigh. Are there any events that have special staffing needs? Table of Contents.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Food waste is recognized as an endemic challenge around the world. According to Feeding America , nearly 40 percent of all food in the U.S. For restaurants, an industry with challenging profit margins, minimizing food waste is nothing less than a survival strategy. restaurants lose $162 billion annually in food waste costs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 25, 2024

The pent-up demand for al fresco experiences is palpable, and smart operators are taking strategic steps to make the most of this lucrative opportunity. For those with limited space, even a single table outside can be transformed into a romantic date night or a special experience. Budget accordingly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2022

It brings out the child-like playfulness, creativity, and spirited excitement in just about everyone. As a restaurant, you’ve got the opportunity to feed into that joyful excitement with special events for the season, so grab the chance before the winter holidays takeover! Serve Special (Spooky) Food and Drinks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Holiday Hangovers : On the days after holidays like St.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

Before launching any new menu promotion idea, it’s a good idea to go back to basics and get clear a few basic points first. A restaurant promotion can be any special offer to guests at a restaurant. Many restaurant owners offer a percentage off a meal or specific menu item. Look at what menu items aren’t selling briskly. (If

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

million out of work, it was nothing short of devastating. Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. With mobile ordering, there are no menus to pass out and back around, no germed-up credit cards to swipe, and no cash to handle.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2023

Owners of eating and drinking places have been compelled to increase menu prices as a survival strategy. Full-service menu prices jumped 8.8 percent and limited-service menu prices rose 7.1 Tweaking the menu to accommodate these more affordable ingredients can stabilize prices. percent in September year-over-year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2022

Today’s Happy Hour Special: Paying By Text Message. Luckily, those tools already exist, enabling restaurant owners to save money, expedite contactless set-up and payments, and even fulfill customer orders directly (no outside delivery app necessary) on platforms that stay in-line with the restaurant’s brand image.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Bar & Liquor Inventory Management: The Heartbeat of Bar POS System How much food and/or liquors do you have on hand? This seamless integration between sales and inventory management means you can instantly identify which liquors or food items are your best sellers, helping you make informed decisions about what to stock up on.

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Restaurant Engine

JANUARY 24, 2024

Meticulously go through your menu on a regular basis to refine it regularly. Your menu is a great starting point to refresh your restaurant and excite your customers. Take your menu to a new level by changing things up to really maximize your sales. To help you, here are five tips for revamping your menu. #1:

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

By leveraging advanced tech solutions that enhance guest experiences and deepen customer relationships, operators can increase guest loyalty to lock in key customers as spending habits change and the holiday season ramps up. Enhancing the In-Person Experience.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 4, 2020

It’s no surprise the food industry leaves behind a large footprint—and while much of the supply chain is inevitable, there are many innovative and simple steps we can all take to reduce waste and our own carbon footprint. Add small signs at self-serve stations to ask customers to consider the environment and take only what they need.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 19, 2021

So, I thought I would take a little trip down nostalgia lane and address the things that I remember and miss. The banter in the kitchen, at least until it gets out of hand, you know that competitive chatter that pushes everyone to step up their game, is somehow refreshing. Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things.”.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Pizza Ordering Predictions HungerRush released the results of a national dining survey on 2024 pizza ordering predictions for The Big Game (February 11) and National Pizza Day (February 9).

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Due to many factors including inflation and supply chain challenges, restaurant owners and operators have been faced with tough choice about raising menu prices. As food prices rise, restaurants should try to stay within their target ratio for food cost to gross food revenue in order to maintain target profits.

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Squirrel Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

This piece looks at the role tableside ordering technology, like mobile POS systems, can play in adding efficiencies to the overall restaurant and specifically to restaurant patio operations. For many, dining at restaurants in the summer has a special charm, as one of the only times in a year we get to dine outdoors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2022

But that does not mean that they are married to the idea of cooking at home for every meal, so offer as many dining options as possible including dine-in, carryout, online ordering, curbside pick-up, and delivery. Take an Environmental Stand. Offer a Unique Dining Experience. Continue To-Go Cocktails Where Still Allowed.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Group dining is easily accommodated by private rooms in Indianapolis restaurants, making the city a great location to celebrate special occasions. Mesh is a popular locale with outdoor space, and the restaurant serves modern American cuisine with various happy hour specials. Beholder offers specialized menus for private dining events.

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Buzztime Business

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Either way, America’s favorite season is in full swing and it’s time to ramp up October promotion ideas at your bar, brewery, or restaurant. However, there’s so much more to the month… Say Yes to Oktoberfest Create an Oktoberfest happy hour menu complete with German classics like giant soft pretzels and house-made sausage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

With outdoor dining occupying the foreground, and bars and indoor dining taking a back seat to consumer preferences, it begs the question: what happens when it gets cold? So, what are some additional ways restaurant operators can swing with the seasons and make additional revenue? One key to making this a success is marketing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2021

While there are clear benefits to an all-digital menu system, to get the most out them, you must first take a step back to re-examine what your menu means to you. Your menu: Part love letter, part manifesto, instructions for use and a bill of goods, all rolled into one. Should your menu move to the cloud?

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Xtra Chef

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The holiday season is usually full of family, friends, and fun—and a lot of profitability for the restaurant industry. Restaurants that are already trying to find ways to cut food costs and optimize efficiency with reduced opportunities for revenue are now asking themselves: How do we thrive during this holiday season?

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

You can find places specializing in Italian dishes, Spanish dishes, and East Asian dishes, among others. However, this begs the question: which restaurants should you look out for? Located off of Liberty Avenue, this Pittsburgh restaurant is ideal for visitors interested in healthier food options. Gaucho Parrilla Argentina.

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SpotOn

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

After the austerity and hibernation of the first couple months of the year, the spring season brings ample opportunities to fill tables and reach new customers. Preparing for major events and holidays, like Easter weekend, can help save your restaurant from chaos and make the most out of a holiday synonymous with the brunch rush.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Lille Allen/Eater That’s what the menu is for I’ve come to lightly dread a server asking “Have you dined with us before?” It’s not a real question, but an overture to a canned speech about every single dish on the menu. This is tedious enough when you’re being told the menu is ordered from smallest to largest.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 27, 2021

Online ordering has become extremely popular, so much so that digital sales will account for more than half of limited-service and quick-service sales by 2024. Try sending out messages once a month, once every two weeks, or once a week. . Profile a special dish. Have you updated your menu recently with a seasonal treat?

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Watawa is an excellent option for a multicourse dinner, but they also have great lunch specials daily with discounted prices on two or three-roll selections that come with a soup or green salad. If you can’t reserve a seat in the small dining room, Bai Sushi has a fast and budget-friendly take-out and delivery service.

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Buzztime Business

DECEMBER 19, 2023

These 32 winter bar promotions give customers a reason to get out of their PJs and into your place for good times…all winter long. You could even tap into the craze over the TV show, The Masked Singer , and require performers to take the stage in a costume or disguise. Ask local musicians to be judges. 5) Bar Games Tournament Darts.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

As Maine’s largest city, Portland offers tourists and residents plenty of things to see and do while taking a break from their busy schedules. But, you may have one question on your mind: where can I find the best food to try during my stay in Forest City? Order Online. Best Restaurants in Portland. Eventide Oyster Co.

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