7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

We started the Restaurant Growth Podcast in 2021 to provide a platform for the best and brightest minds in the restaurant and hospitality industry. We wanted to take a look back and highlight some of our favorite moments during our first season. This will make sure you're not putting them out into the world.

Social Media 448

Social Media Hiring Website Management Hospitality 448

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

Brands that accelerated investments in technology and logistics to deliver faster and more frictionless service during the pandemic are beginning to level the playing field, but now there’s a race to roll out restaurants of the future. In the 2021 report, FranConnected analyzed over 165K FBC interactions between Jan. Drive-Thrus.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 4, 2020

No one knows exactly what will happen in 2021, but if you are a restaurant owner or operator, it’s certain you are thinking ahead to what’s next for your business. To prepare for the new year, restaurant owners, operators, and managers need to start planning now. Generating enough revenue to break even.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Stemming from rising inflation, consumers are also uncertain on whether it’s less expensive to dine out or eat in. A Restaurant Pulse Check by Vericast found that nearly half of consumers plan to spend less on dining out in 2023. And as of May 2023, OpenTable is now connecting more than 1.5

Marketing 198

Marketing Loyalty Program Email Marketing Coupons 198

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 right 4th of July specials will drive traffic to your restaurant, helping you take advantage of one of the biggest celebrations of the year. The short answer is offering enticing 4th of July specials.

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Specials 2021 Merchandise Mobile Ordering 111

Social Hospitality

MARCH 27, 2020

Let’s focus on steps you can take to market your hotel or restaurant during the coronavirus crisis. There’s still an audience out there that will eventually re-engage with your brand; the key is to connect with them. With so many employees out of work, now would be the perfect time to reward their loyalty.

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Hospitality Marketing Travel Hotels 454

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2023

It seems like no one goes out to eat anymore, but maybe today’s consumers are just looking for something new. Although consumers have returned to restaurants in gradually increasing numbers, behavior around eating out has changed. The act of dining out is increasingly tied to people’s social media presence.

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Bingage

JANUARY 29, 2021

Now We have successfully entered into 2021. Now, what are the ways that you should adopt to increase restaurant sales & customers in 2021? . Sharing some useful tips to increase your restaurant sales in 2021 – Latest Read: Digital Marketing Tactics for Online Delivery Restaurants. Take Customer feedback.

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Touch Bistro

APRIL 27, 2021

The best restaurant websites all have one thing in common: they make it incredibly easy for online visitors to find what they’re looking for. This is crucial because 77% of diners report visiting a restaurant’s website before they dine in or order takeout or delivery from an establishment. Elements of Great Restaurant Websites.

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Design 2021 Online Ordering Website Management 92

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

The reasons for the accelerated growth of this idea, the contribution of POS to these kitchens, the display systems to make the operations easier, and the automated operations used in the inventory as well in the kitchen for easy food management- are some of the ideas that will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Though many of the market forces that shaped the restaurant industry in 2021 were closely linked to disruption from the pandemic's onset in 2020, 2022 brings new challenges — and opportunities. Following are some of the major restaurant trends to watch out for in 2022. Simplified Menus. Ghost Kitchens.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The easiest way to get your food out there is by partnering with a third-party delivery app. But when it’s so dead simple to get listed on third-party delivery marketplaces and take orders, why do all the other work to create your own system when you are a time-strapped restaurateur? Does it integrate with my restaurant’s website?

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Online Ordering Ordering Customer Service Food Order 341

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Take it one step further by diving into their lifestyle habits and spending patterns. Reference secondary research studies or create your surveys and questionnaires to send out to a select group of people! When scoping out the zones, take note of which areas have already existing coffee shops. Don't stop there!

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2021

We're not out of the weeds just yet. He asserts that this may not prevent backlash from guests who disagree, but believes that clear policies and rigid enforcement can help to manage it. Add a banner to your website. Eileen Gregg-Garcia, the owner of Buona Terra and Hearth and Crust in Chicago, is taking a slower approach. “I

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Restaurant Law Food Safety Communication Training 370

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Leveraging technology, Chayon managed to pivot the business model. I love giving my clients the option to order directly from my own website and being certain that I am always providing them with the best service I can.” ” Levanon pointed out the role technology has played in 2020 helping restaurants stay operational.

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Technology Website Management Food Order Customer Service 198

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

The fact is that In the future guests will take a much more proactive approach in choosing where they will go based on the IAQ. This provides peace of mind and allows them to proactively manage and optimize air quality as needed to help reduce risk and ensure the healthiest possible air environment.

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Fine Dining Kitchen Safety Customer Service Employee Relations 198

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Providing top-quality food and service should remain your restaurant’s foremost priority, but you also need to get the word out and attract new customers. You can then use these photos on your menu, Instagram and Facebook page, website, and other listing platforms that feature your restaurant. Create a Conversation Trigger.

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Marketing SEO Front of House Website Management 227

Touch Bistro

MARCH 23, 2021

This article will also cover: Important restaurant tax deadlines for 2021 5 steps you need to take to increase cash flow during tax season. Important Deadlines for Restaurant Taxes in 2021. March 15, 2021: 2020 Federal Partnership tax return deadline 2020 S-corporation tax return deadline. May 17, 2021.

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Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

March 2023 13 Expert Tips for Effective Employee Communication March 2023 11 Types of Job Shifts Managers Should Know March 2023 What Is Incentive Pay and How Does it Work? March 2023 What Is a Human Resource Management System (HRMS)?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. Download the Restaurant Trends for 2022 report for more details. Fast is not fast enough.

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7 Shifts

JULY 27, 2023

On Lula Cafe's website, they list their mission and values , which include creating joyful moments for the community, and promoting care, respect, integrity, safety, and transparency. Something that caught my eye when reading them while prepping for my chat with Jason, was that they were revised on June 8th, 2021.

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Communication Front of House Education Back of House 195

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Maybe it’s to take your grandmothers’ recipes to the masses. You have the advantage of a built-out kitchen with equipment, bars and dining rooms, technology, parking lots, and more. Find Out Why the Restaurant is for sale. Once you’re ready and funded, here are the steps to take to realize the dream of ownership.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Designing newsletters and using an email service provider to send them out can cost between $10-$100 per month for new outlets. in 2021 , and it's been on a slippery slope for years. Before you set out to do anything, plan accordingly. HubSpot, MailChimp, Hunter.io, Moosend, and Zoho Campaigns are some tools you can try out.

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Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Point of Sale 195

Restaurant Engine

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Manage your food costs and watch your restaurant grow and thrive. In this article, we look at how food service entrepreneurs are finding creative ways to manage food costs. In this article, we look at how food service entrepreneurs are finding creative ways to manage food costs. Thin Out Your Menu. But what can you do?

Food 118

Food Management Management Website Management 118

Sling

DECEMBER 3, 2021

You can’t manage what you don’t measure. In this article, the management experts at Sling answer your questions and tell you everything you need to know to optimize labor costs, stay on budget, and manage your business better. September 10, 2021, and September 24, 2021). What Are Payroll Reports? Overtime hours.

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Management Management Tip Distribution Employee Relations 146

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2021

Once you understand your customers needs it will involve creating an offering that can be compelling for them to take action. A tricky part to location based marketing can be setting up and managing your campaign but luckily there are providers out there that do much of it for you. Managing, Tracking, and Optimizing Results.

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Advertising Mobile Ordering Website Management Customer Service 197

Focus POS

DECEMBER 22, 2021

A Recipe for Successful Restaurant Management. FSR magazine reports that 60 percent of restaurants don’t make it past their first year, and 80 percent go out of business within five years. This carried into 2021 as 110,000 restaurants were closed either permanently or temporarily. Beat the Odds. Gift cards and eGift cards.

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Management Management Loyalty Program Online Ordering 146

The Eat Restaurant

APRIL 28, 2022

In our latest case study, we take a look at their restaurant's ongoing success over the years and how they managed to almost double their reservations compared to bookings made pre-pandemic. Subsequently leading them to branch out with a second location in Port Louis in 2021. So, how do they do it? Eat App is practical.

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Book Operations Reservations Website Management 78

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Leveraging F&B technologies solutions can entice online customers and attract traffic to your website and social media pages. Instead, customers can get information about promos, discounts and even make a purchase through the loyalty program app or website. There’s no need to punch a physical card or process the receipt.

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Loyalty Program Tip Distribution Email Marketing Social Media 195

Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The 2021 COVID-19 pandemic caused many people to leave the hospitality industry, and many have not returned. Some owners have had to take on multiple roles themselves or hire unqualified staff, affecting the quality of service and customer experience. It may take time for the industry to recover fully and regain its workforce.

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Loyalty Program Front of House Mobile Ordering Customer Service 166

ChefMod

OCTOBER 6, 2021

But, how have they managed to stay up and running so far? Even a small vegetable vendor can take orders via some kind of online ordering platform. Furthermore, the pandemic has eliminated the need for salespeople, forcing many operators to heavily rely on website/app focused shopping.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2020

spent per order, on average, across restaurant websites. The most popular day of the week for online ordering is Friday, with Mother’s Day 2020 coming out on top as the most popular holiday for online catering orders. What about 2021? Placer.ai’s experts do think that breakfast sales will increase next year.

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2020 Merchandise Retail Point of Sale 211

Goliath Consulting

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Customers are able to scan the QR code, which redirects them to the restaurant’s website in which contains the restaurant’s menu. According to Bitly, a link management service, there has been a 750% increase in QR code downloads over the last 18 months. How will this affect the restaurant business in the future? “QR

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Loyalty Program Social Media Customer Experience Online Ordering 88

EATER

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

In a FAQ on the company website , DoorDash is very clear that its new financing product is a cash advance, not a traditional loan. As Bloomberg points out , DoorDash isn’t the first digital restaurant platform to implement this kind of program. In 2019, Toast Inc., the company behind point-of-service platform Square.

Cash Management 104

Cash Management Point of Sale Online Ordering Advertising 104

Touch Bistro

JULY 18, 2021

As of June 2021, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the restaurant industry was still 1.5 When you invest that much in an employee, you need to be pretty sure they’re a) the right fit and b) they’ll stay longer than the time it takes to get them up to speed. million jobs – or 12% – short of pre-pandemic levels.

Back of House 52

Back of House 2021 Front of House Cash Management 52

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2021

They run the gamut, from signage at the host stand and the restaurant website, to the restaurant’s social media pages and customer email list or loyalty program. Lack of clarity in advance of an in-person visit can result in situations similar to a September 17, 2021 incident at Carmine’s in Manhattan.

Communication 203

Communication Social Media Menu Loyalty Program 203

Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

A hiring solution allows managers to organize and manage applications all in one place, automatically tracking applicants in the hiring pipeline. September 24, 2021 by John Moody, Restaurant365 Chief Strategist and Co-Founder. Leverage hiring technology for managers. This article was published in Hospitality Technology.

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