7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

From big, important ideas to use-today tactics, here are the best takeaways we heard on Season One of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. Your smartphone is your restaurant's media center. It's a full-on media company. That smartphone is your media center. You post that content online on all those different social platforms.

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Next Restaurants

MARCH 8, 2022

These signs are great for attracting the attention of passersby, but you can take it even further and amplify their marketing power by using your restaurant chalkboard signs as a form of social media marketing. But first, a quick look at why restaurant chalkboard art is social media-friendly.

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Social Media Seasonal Menu Email Marketing Online Ordering 124

Cheetah

OCTOBER 22, 2021

We’ve put together the top menu suggestions, decorations, activities and marketing ideas that will make your restaurant the ghouliest in the neighborhood and draw hoards of trick-or-eaters. Add unique lighting outdoors and you’re sure to draw a lot more interest, as well as turn halloween-loving passersby to social media promoters.

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Merchandise Social Media Coupons Customer Experience 148

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 3, 2019

The people have spoken, and your restaurant franchise is a winner. In a sea of restaurants nationwide, yours has stuck out and been successful. That’s not a feat to be taken lightly, and as the old saying goes, you should never quit while you’re ahead. Read on for our actionable, step-by-step process on how to expand your franchise.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 7, 2021

We’ve also included a restaurant marketing plan PDF with all the questions you need to ask (and answer) to get into the minds of your customers and create a marketing recipe for success. There are many restaurants who’ve never touched advertising or social media, and they’ve been the neighborhood’s go-to spot for decades.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Using Facebook Ads can help you get the edge over the competition. Seventy-two percent of people choose a restaurant based on comments and images shared by others on Facebook, according to a study by Social Media Monthly. Those stats demonstrate the power and influence of social media.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Say you spend five bucks in MoonDollars coffee shop, and you get rewarded with five redeemable points that you can spend towards another coffee sometime. Or perhaps you get a little stamp on your loyalty card, and your 10th coffee is free. These are examples of gamification. Advantages of Gamification. Or would it have zero impact?

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Open for Business

APRIL 27, 2023

But when it’s done well, email marketing can be as effective as other digital marketing channels like social media and search engine optimization (SEO). A thoughtful email marketing strategy can grow your restaurant’s customer base, get more guests in the door, and boost revenue. Quick Links What is email marketing?

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Restaurant Engine

APRIL 12, 2023

This happens before they even open your doors and follows them well after they leave. You may reach them through your website , social media, email marketing, word of mouth, or another type of ad. How do you get customers to order from your restaurant or dine in? To do this, you want a customer engagement strategy.

Social Media 59

Social Media Email Marketing Loyalty Program Customer Experience 59

Sling

JULY 4, 2021

All you have to do is look at the popularity of YouTube to get an idea of how popular video is. Get in the game by producing a high-quality video of your chef preparing her signature dish. Post it on every social media channel you can think of. 4) Become A Master Of Social Media. Trust us, it’s not.

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Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program Food Truck 78

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

The high-stress, aggressive and sometimes toxic environment is so well known, it's been made a caricature by mainstream media, is everything from Hell's Kitchen to Disney's Ratatouille. No one will deny it; working in a restaurant is tough. By keeping employees happy, you boost can boost your bottom line.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Promotions help get first time customers in the door. If you are struggling with content for social media, running a contest can spur photographic masterpieces. Social Media Integration. Maybe someone wants to showcase your menu to their friend, add a social media sharing icon via AddThis.

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SEO Social Media Email Marketing Point of Sale 107

Cheetah

AUGUST 28, 2020

We’re far from the post-Covid era, so expect businesses to start testing the latest and greatest innovations in restaurant technology rather than close their doors permanently. Here are 5 restaurant trends that can directly impact your profitability and put you on the winning side of this crisis.

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Open for Business

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Of all the decisions a restaurant owner makes before opening the doors , what to name the place is among the most important. Here’s how to get a sense if you’re heading in the right direction with your ideas. Restaurant names really matter. A name shapes first impressions and influences public opinion. The truth is it depends.

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Sling

JULY 1, 2023

To best set yourself up for success, start by taking time to complete the following steps. Before you continue the process of opening a restaurant, do your homework on local laws and rules to avoid getting into hot water. It can also become a powerful tool to help you get funding for your new venture. If that’s you, don’t worry.

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Fine Dining Cash Management Restaurant Law Consumer Goods 78

The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 8, 2021

You need creative, impressive, and innovative pub marketing ideas to achieve that. . 10 Innovative Pub Marketing Ideas to Attract More Customers. Here are some of our best, most refined pub marketing ideas to help you attract more customers. Cultivate Your Social Image Through Social Media. Billion by 2022.

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Web Diner

JUNE 18, 2020

Everyone wants to find a way to treat dad to a nice surprise while still getting the best deals. This has meant that restaurants have resorted to special deals to get people in through the door. This article will give you some ideas on what Father’s Day promotions to run at your restaurant this year.

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Indoor Media

AUGUST 22, 2020

Follow the steps listed below to create a Facebook business page and be a contender with the other 65 million businesses already using Facebook. Follow these steps to bring in customers from your Facebook Business Page: Page Setup. Invite people to Follow. You already flaunt to friends and family on Facebook. Add Branding.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

We’ll share: Why Father’s Day is an important holiday for restaurants How to plan your Father’s Day service 17 ideas for Father’s Day restaurant specials. We’ll share: Why Father’s Day is an important holiday for restaurants How to plan your Father’s Day service 17 ideas for Father’s Day restaurant specials. Let the dad jokes begin!).

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Next Restaurants

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Take Charge Of Your Social Media Promotion. You know your food better than anyone else, so spend the time necessary to present it well on social media. templates that you can use from sites like PosterMyWall to create a buzz on social media while saving valuable time on design. Promoting Your Restaurant.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

I would get my one [can of] PBR and no one would know it was the same one from hours ago,” she says. The shelves at Soft Spirits in LA. Courtesy Soft Spirits. Babitz wasn’t much of a drinker — even a small amount of alcohol made her feel sick — but in the early 2010s, there just wasn’t much on tap for her to drink besides seltzer.

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Beverage Education Social Media Consumer Goods 118

Sling

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

But those general categories do little to tell you how exactly to get those jobs done. In addition, your front door is broken making it difficult for your customers to enter. By prioritizing these problems from most important to least important, it’s easy to see that the front door needs to be fixed right away. Let’s dive in!

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Touch Bistro

APRIL 27, 2021

It’s clear that a well-design restaurant website is key to getting customers in the door (or ordering online), but great restaurant website design is a lot harder to achieve than you might think. You should also include links to any third-party delivery platforms you use, such as Uber Eats and Door Dash.

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Design 2021 Online Ordering Website Management 92

Touch Bistro

MAY 18, 2021

Everything you need to know about social media, digital marketing, SEO, and more! Once you’ve picked an ESP that fits your budget, skill level, and preferred ease of use, it’s time to get to the fun stuff: launching your very first email campaign. Few marketing channels are as effective as restaurant email marketing.

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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? This means you’ll have to continue to follow strict safety protocols to make sure everyone is safe and that your restaurant remains on the right side of the law. Planning 4th of July Specials for Your Restaurant.

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Lavu

MARCH 16, 2020

See seven ideas below for attracting more customers to your restaurant. To stand out, take the time to get to know the tastes of the group you’ll be hosting, and tailor a menu for their night. Build a story around the event by selling tickets to get people into the door; social sharing will then take over.

Email Marketing 78

Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Consumer Goods 78

The Restaurant Times

JUNE 26, 2021

Getting a head start is important for restaurateurs in this volatile environment. A revised business plan will provide you with prerequisite knowledge about the path your business will follow in the future. . Uncertainty in the restaurant industry increased after being hit by the first wave of COVID-19 in 2020. Restaff Your Restaurant.

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Lavu

JUNE 12, 2019

Getting a detailed, glowing review. Semi-private space can be suitable for almost all event types, from corporate dinners to social gatherings and more. Seeing faces of excitement when a dish comes out. Having happy employees who feel valued. These are just some of the rewards that come with managing a restaurant. Determine the space.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

As stay at home orders are lifted, consumers will begin visiting restaurants and businesses locally while practicing social distancing. As stay at home orders are lifted, consumers will begin visiting restaurants and businesses locally while practicing social distancing. On the Road to Recovery. Return to On-Premise.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2020

White Castle’s brand is iconic, navigating new challenges to bring their menu to more customers, prepared in a healthier environment by staff in better working conditions that adhere to social distancing needs is something only Miso Robotics can do. White Castle Employs Flippy the Robot. ” Flippy ROAR will deploy later this fall.

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Mobile Ordering Certification Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 137

BNG Point of Sale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Online ordering services like Door Dash and Uber Eats can give restaurants an extra boost in revenue. After you get your website on Google, integrate it with food delivery applications. Though fees apply to transactions, it is a good service for increasing your brand’s visibility and getting your message out to new audiences.

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Restaurant Clicks

JANUARY 17, 2020

Luckily, there are plenty of specials that will get customers in the door and filling seats. . These specials are not one-size-fits-all, but you’re sure to find a new idea to try at your restaurant. . We’ve come up with a list of the best restaurant promotions and specials to try out. Restaurant Opening Promotion.

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Loyalty Program Email Marketing Online Ordering Coupons 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2020

Social Distance Shopping. OpenTable will expand its reservation technology to allow grocery stores, permitted major retailers, restaurants, pop-up shops and to go concepts to display available shopping times that customers can book in advance or join a waitlist at the door.

Food Safety 91

Food Safety Food Order Technology Social Media 91

Notch

MAY 7, 2019

From choosing your location and getting the required licenses to hiring the right team and setting up key systems (like your POS), here’s a quick breakdown of the steps you should take to start a successful bar: Step 1: Learn the industry The very first step is getting a handle on the expected startup costs.

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Notch

MAY 7, 2019

From choosing your location and getting the required licenses to hiring the right team and setting up key systems (like your POS), here’s a quick breakdown of the steps you should take to start a successful bar: Step 1: Learn the industry The very first step is getting a handle on the expected startup costs.

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Embrace the Suck

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The even more shocking statistic is that only 5% will survive the 10-year mark. Only 5 out of 100 restaurants will celebrate their 10-year anniversary. Take a hard look at the following mistakes and give yourself a little reality check. The first step to getting control of your restaurant is knowing what your strengths are.

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Coaching Training Social Media Hiring 329

7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

Just this last weekend, in the state of New Jersey, parks were opened and beaches were open, and there were a lot of people that just said ‘social distancing? Just this last weekend, in the state of New Jersey, parks were opened and beaches were open, and there were a lot of people that just said ‘social distancing?

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