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How to write a restaurant marketing plan that puts butts in seats [Ideas and Strategies]

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There are more options for eating out than ever before. And the big restaurant brands are only getting bigger , making it even harder to stand out. Your marketing plan is the cornerstone of your restaurant's success and business plan. Your plan should be comprehensive, well thought out, achievable, and consistent.

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CHEFS – WHAT DOES YOUR MENU REPRESENT?

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Consider this – the menu is the most important component of a successful restaurant and once designed it can, and should, impact every other aspect of the business. YES – the menu is that important! Far too many times the menu takes a back seat to all other planning that will lead to serious miscalculations along the way.

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The Top 25 Restaurant Management Apps for Owners and Operators

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The app also lets employees take their scheduling changes into their own hands by making approved shift swaps and securely communicating with each other. Manager Log Book Synced with 7shifts employee management software, the Manager Log Book is the perfect place to take shift notes on the go and centralize them in one place.

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Outdoor Dining Boom: How Restaurants Can Capitalize on the Al Fresco Opportunity

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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. Sidewalk cafes, rooftop terraces, and courtyards are all excellent options for expanding seating. The use of outdoor space often means more seating opportunities for businesses.

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The Top 25 Restaurant Management Apps for Owners and Operators

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The app also lets employees take their scheduling changes into their own hands by making approved shift swaps and securely communicating with each other. Manager Log Book Synced with 7shifts employee management software, the Manager Log Book is the perfect place to take shift notes on the go and centralize them in one place.

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How to Plan Your Restaurant's Grand Re-Opening Event

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And now, many states and provinces have already begun rolling out their plans to reopen the economy, and many restaurateurs are now planning out their grand re-opening. Here’s how to plan your restaurant’s grand opening (or re- opening) to get back to business with a bang. 1 Set goals for the event ?? Set a budget ??

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SUPPORT SMALL RESTAURANTS EVERYDAY

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Every year, this weekend is the official time to celebrate small businesses. In preparation for the holiday gift giving season it was somehow decided that it was appropriate to recognize those private businesses within your community by stopping in to say hello, thank them for all that they do, and spend a little money.