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Olive Garden sales surge on delivery and free take-home meals

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The chain has kept its menu prices lower than inflation, and it has invested in other limited-time specials, such as its popular Never-Ending Pasta Bowl, in an effort to appeal to price-conscious consumers. Wilkerson has been with Darden for more than 30 years, and has led Cheddar’s since 2018.

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13 Spooky Halloween Ideas for Your Restaurant or Bar: Specials, Promotions, and Parties ??

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With Halloween-related spending hitting $9 Billion in 2018, and 175 million Americans reporting that they’ll be participating in the festivities this year, Halloween provides great promotional opportunities for your restaurant to attract new diners through your doors. Halloween Specials and Menu Ideas for Restaurants and Bars ?????

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Why Restaurants Should Lean Into Loyalty Programs As a Way to Increase Direct Sales

Modern Restaurant Management

According to a 2018 survey, 15 percent of customers who are loyal to a brand can generate anywhere from 55 percent to 70 percent of that brand’s total sales. Why should these customers get so much special treatment? Increasing customer retention rates by five percent increases profits by 25 percent to 95 percent.

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Five PR Ideas You Can Implement in Your Restaurant This Year

Modern Restaurant Management

restaurants hit the jackpot over the last few years with multiple opportunities to drive traffic thanks to big, national news events happening in the city — including the James Comey hearing in 2017, Stanley Cup playoffs in 2018, and the World Series in 2019. Washington, D.C.,

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How To Get The Most Out Of Your Restaurant’s Google Business Profile

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A blurry menu photo from 2018 isn’t a good look. Keep Your Hours Up to Date, Including Holiday Hours Your business hours should be accurate and up-to-date, especially during special hours or holidays. Keep it short and conversational; highlight what makes your restaurant special, your approach to food, or your story.

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Boost Your Restaurant Brand with Social Media

Modern Restaurant Management

In a 2018 survey , 54 percent of consumers said they wanted more video content from the brands they love, versus a mere 18 percent who were looking for more blogs. While Twitter posts are generally considered noteworthy for all of 15 to 20 minutes, Pinterest posts have an impressive duration of three months. It’s not enough to post.

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MRM Plant-Based: Five Easy Ways To Increase Your Sales (Without Cauliflower Pizza)

Modern Restaurant Management

Grubhub released its annual “ Year In Food ” report, highlighting the top trends of 2019 and found that vegan and vegetarian orders rose by 27 percent in popularity overall in 2019 as compared to 2018. Vegan and vegetarian dishes took over seven of the top ten most ordered dishes on Grubhub, up from three of the top spots in 2018.