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THE INTER-DEPENDANCE OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY RESTAURANTS

Culinary Cues

The stores were empty, and restaurant service staff were staring out windows from the vantage of unfilled seats. One of the most difficult tasks that any restaurateur or chef faces is convincing a customer to walk through the door for the first or twentieth time.

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What Consumers Want? A B2C Checklist

Modern Restaurant Management

But precisely, how can you determine what customers want? Businesses must remain ahead of the curve by checking all the correct boxes as customer tastes evolve at an unparalleled pace. Convenience: Simplified Dining Experiences Convenience is really what modern customers look for in a restaurant experience.

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Simple Restaurant Marketing Plan for 2020 [PDF Template]

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So far, 2020 has thrown marketing plans, advertising budgets, and restaurant growth out of the window. To help, we’ve created the ultimate restaurant marketing guide, covering strategy, creative, branding, marketing channels, paid and unpaid advertising, and so much more. Which is where your restaurant marketing plan comes in.

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A Guide to the Role of a Restaurant Manager: Duties, Daily Routine, and Essential Skills

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This includes greeting guests and thanking them for their patronage, conducting tableside checks, and resolving any customer complaints quickly, effectively, and empathetically. The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience.

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The Best Advertising Techniques for Small Businesses

Indoor Media

Between balancing planning and strategizing, accounting and financing, and customer service and human resources, your plate is usually full—any given day. And, despite the fact that you probably understand the importance of marketing and advertising, more often than not these efforts are overlooked. Think again.

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What’s the Best Way to Advertise a New Restaurant?

Indoor Media

You can deliver great food, excellent service, and a convenient location yet still struggle. Hitting the ground running is important, and effective advertising and marketing are integral to both early and long-term success. But what is the best way to advertise your new restaurant ? Targeted Online Advertising.

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CHEFS – WHAT DOES YOUR MENU REPRESENT?

Culinary Cues

These aspects include: décor, skill level of staff, style of service, pricing, profit, type of vendors selected, kitchen layout, equipment selection, marketing and advertising, pay scales, dining room seating, type of china, glassware and flatware, even the location and color scheme for the exterior of the restaurant.

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