SpotOn

JUNE 5, 2024

For this reason, many restaurants and other small businesses implement some kind of fee to offset operating expenses without skyrocketing prices for their customers. Restaurants, with the gratuity system and fluctuating cost of goods, often rely on service fees or sometimes surcharge fees to stay in business. What are some common fees?

Small Business 52

Small Business Restaurant Law Customer Service Pricing 52

SpotOn

MARCH 12, 2024

In her role, Cohen sets the restaurant marketing strategy, develops social media ads, and tracks the success of their online advertising and email marketing. For months, Cohen has been using Marketing Assist, an automated marketing tool that creates customized email, Facebook, and Google marketing campaigns.

Email Marketing 98

Email Marketing Social Media Advertising Online Ordering 98

7 Shifts

JANUARY 20, 2023

This means big business for restaurants, and a surge in customers and sales. While some restaurants may see a decrease in business on Super Bowl Sunday due to the game being televised, many others see it as an opportunity to bring in more customers. In 2019, diners spent $81.30 on average during Sunday's game. But how do you stand out?

Specials 195

Specials 2023 Social Media Email Marketing 195

Next Restaurants

MAY 14, 2024

Ensures you deliver relevant content to specific groups of followers, and avoid overwhelming customers with content they are not interested in. Enables restaurateurs to highlight different aspects of their business when catering to diverse customer groups. 8 Tips to Help You Juggle Multiple Social Media Pages for Your Restaurant 1.

Social Media 105

Social Media Website Management Customer Service Online Ordering 105

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

The ingrained customer behavior over the past year, delivery, mobile orders, curbside pick-up, will likely continue. The pandemic effectively accelerated trends in how restaurants interact with customers. Lavu, the restaurant technology services company, estimates 42 percent of food purchases are made online.

Technology 195

Technology Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 8, 2022

But one thing is a universal truth: Without customers at your tables you will fail. Customers come in many forms, so often the focus is on new customers, but the reality is that repeat, loyal customers are really the starting point. According to Cisco, 96 percent of customers prefer a business that offers free WiFi.

Loyalty Program 163

Loyalty Program Social Media Email Marketing Point of Sale 163

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Having an online presence that’s consistent, accessible, and engaging is one of the best ways for your restaurant to make a great first impression to prospective customers. And if that information isn’t there, people will go somewhere else. Not convinced? Picture this: It’s a Sunday. That’s why digital marketing is so important.

Loyalty Program 284

Loyalty Program Marketing Social Media Mobile Ordering 284

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

They're people leaders, customer service providers, line cooks, inventory managers, occasional bartenders, public relations reps, number crunchers, and even marketers. It is your roadmap to attracting and retaining customers. Identify Target Customers. Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. Table of Contents.

Seating 221

Seating Email Marketing Marketing SEO 221

Indoor Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Creating a customer persona is a powerful tool for understanding your consumer base. It allows small businesses to create more effective marketing campaigns for their ideal customers. A customer persona is based on your customers’ demographics, behaviors, and ways of thinking. So what is a brand persona ?

Customer Service 145

Customer Service Small Business Customer Experience Point of Sale 145

Focus POS

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Operating a restaurant requires a certain degree of understanding when it comes to customers. You need to be relevant, and to do that, you must be in touch with what customers want so that you can deliver on those expectations. Customers love loyalty programs. Believe it or not, this isn’t always easier said than done.

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Loyalty Program Email Marketing Coupons Customer Service 187

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 26, 2023

Below, Martha Marchesi, CEO of JK Design —a full-service creative agency with a powerhouse roster that includes Tiffany & Co., Below, Martha Marchesi, CEO of JK Design —a full-service creative agency with a powerhouse roster that includes Tiffany & Co.,

Hospitality 98

Hospitality Social Media Customer Service Email Marketing 98

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

As a restaurant owner, you know how difficult it is to win a customer's attention and make them keep coming back to your restaurant. Consumer-facing industries like food & beverage see more short-term purchases based on emotional triggers—which means maintaining a healthy bottom line becomes a challenge without a dedicated customer base.

Email Marketing 195

Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Point of Sale 195

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Customers are going to be hesitant to dine indoors. By providing a safe, pleasant and healthy indoor dining experience, and promoting and marketing it to your new and past customers, restaurants can help to hasten the return of customers and keep everyone safe. That tables are too close.

Marketing 233

Marketing Social Media Food Safety Email Marketing 233

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2020

No clear roadmap exists for how restaurant managers and HR professionals should address the issue and communicate with their teams. From changing hours of operation, to staggering shifts, and transitions to take-out and delivery service options, look for areas of flexibility in your business operations. Share Guidance.

Leadership 220

Leadership Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Tip Distribution 220

Indoor Media

JULY 22, 2020

Potential customers will decide whether or not to give you their business based on what others are saying about you. To boost confidence in potential customers, here are some things you can do to get positive Yelp reviews for your auto repair shop. Happy customers are the easiest way to get online reviews. Ask for Reviews.

Consumer Goods 146

Consumer Goods Customer Service Email Marketing Advertising 146

Sling

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

This information can help make things easier in the later stages of starting a landscaping business. Some services absolutely demand special equipment (and even special training), and offering them right out of the gate can put a serious dent in your startup capital. But doing so can make things more expensive and more difficult.

Insurance 78

Insurance Equipment Customer Service Hiring 78

Sling

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Along the way, we’ll address such issues as: Working from home or a storefront The importance of state and local health codes Creating a business plan Getting incorporated and licensed Hiring and scheduling employees We’ll also discuss financing (to make it all possible) and advertising and marketing (to keep it all going).

Catering 78

Catering License Transportation Advertising 78

Next Restaurants

JUNE 30, 2020

carminesnyc reposted customer content on their Instagram Stories to highlight their charitable efforts during the pandemic. Advertise & Promote Your Restaurant on Social Media. Share photos of your delivery team picking up orders, happy customers ordering takeout, and your staff making sure your restaurant is extra clean.

Social Media 160

Social Media Email Marketing Online Ordering Food Safety 160

Indoor Media

AUGUST 9, 2021

Advertising is all about raising brand awareness and attracting new customers, right? It’s just as important to maintain and please your existing customer base. Your existing customer base is the foundation of your future customer base. This is because your existing customers are already your best customers.

Advertising 78

Advertising Social Media Email Marketing Customer Service 78

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Bringing your restaurant into the digital space not only builds credibility, it also helps attract more customers. In the age of COVID-19, when dine-in and foot traffic are limited, being online is vital to maintaining your engagement with customers and boosting your restaurant’s success. Engage with customers using Business Posts.

Email Marketing 148

Email Marketing Online Ordering Social Media Customer Service 148

Next Restaurants

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Dive into this handy guide and continue reading to get to know about the basics of digital advertising. Here are some top reasons: These digital displays work best for displaying information that has to be changed after a time being. Similarly, more information can be shared with digital signage than with paper printed menus.

Advertising 118

Advertising Point of Sale Menu Information 118

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

We also see this gaining traction with consumers similar to how calorie labeling became a major source of information for our personal health. Carbon emissions labeling helps inform our impact on planetary health. Britt Mills, Senior Director of Customer Experience at Mobiquity. Lavu CEO Saleem S.

2021 229

2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 229

Squirrel Systems

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Omnichannel marketing is a strategy for restaurants that can drive greater customer loyalty, brand awareness, and repeat visits from guests. The restaurant industry has been less inclined to embrace omnichannel strategies, although some sectors, notably quick-service restaurants, have been more enthusiastic about the approach.

Marketing 52

Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Email Marketing 52

Focus POS

AUGUST 12, 2020

The power of open communication between employees and their managers cannot be overstated. Poor Customer Satisfaction . Unhappy customers means bad business. If your customers aren’t happy, that means you aren’t paying enough attention to their needs. Customer satisfaction must be prioritized. How to fix it: .

Management 167

Management Management Customer Experience Point of Sale 167

The Restaurant Times

APRIL 7, 2021

However, as more people started using delivery services, there was also an uptick in restaurants turning to third-party vendors, even though it hurt their profits. Since restaurant businesses lose control over delivery by using these services, some things can be out of their control. That is free advertising. .

Delivery 102

Delivery Ordering Tip Distribution Customer Service 102

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

This new site is a one-stop hub of critical information for restaurants, employees, customers and industry partners. This map links to state-by-state information, tools and updates covering state laws, regulations regarding closures as well as, eventually, re-openings. .

Online Ordering 202

Online Ordering Back of House Customer Service Small Business 202

Bingage

JULY 21, 2022

You need to make sure your restaurant is as festive as possible this time of year—and that means catering to the needs of your customers. This will help you attract more customers during this time. Offer Loyalty Rewards to your Customers – Here’s how. Rewards encourage customers to keep coming back again and again.

Marketing 98

Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Seasonal Menu 98

Indoor Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Okay, so I’m not talking about dating, I’m talking about auto shop customers. While some businesses can survive with one-and-done customers, the most profitable ones build a foundation of trust and respect that keeps customers coming back. Quality customers are what make an auto shop successful. Communicate Effectively.

Ordering 145

Ordering Email Marketing Customer Service Communication 145

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 15, 2020

For businesses, this allows them to create automated, human-like interactions between customers and technology. This is particularly true for quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and their drive-thrus. This is particularly true for quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and their drive-thrus. The Rise of Digital Channels.

Guest Recovery 135

Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering 2025 Customer Experience 135

Next Restaurants

MAY 2, 2022

Did you know that 60% of customers read an online review first before going to a restaurant? customers tried out a restaurant for the first time because of its social media posts. He sees the lunch price advertised and notes that it’s more affordable than the usual steak meals he’s eaten in the past. Additionally, 42% of U.S.

Social Media 134

Social Media Customer Service Customer Experience Online Ordering 134

QSR Automations

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Online reservation and booking Although online reservations aren’t exactly new, we can see that numerous businesses are attempting to improve the customer experience on that front. The pandemic has forced restaurants to rethink how they approach admitting customers into their premises.

2024 52

2024 Loyalty Program Online Ordering Customer Service 52

Future Food

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The sustainability of any restaurant or F&B business is always dependant on meeting the needs of the intended target market and remaining relevant to those customer segments with authentic food and a range of promotions, offers and experiences that encourage repeat patronage. food matching with gin/wine/beer) 2.

Sustainability 88

Sustainability Social Media Communication Customer Experience 88

Apicbase

JANUARY 12, 2023

Why email marketing works for food service operations. It consistently drives customer retention. To gain repeat customers, your interaction shouldn’t end once they’ve paid the bill. It opens the way to direct customer communication. Specialized email types for food service operators. Service protocols.

Email Marketing 52

Email Marketing Marketing Tip Distribution Social Media 52

The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 13, 2021

Rebranding is a great exercise to stimulate business growth while reaching out to a new set of customers. Rebranding a restaurant business becomes necessary to keep your restaurant relevant at a time of changing customer preferences and capture a bigger market share. Survey your customers using comment cards or online polls.

Marketing 104

Marketing Social Media FOH Customer Service 104

The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Since coffee shops need the in-person presence of customers to increase sales, they must develop a strong online presence to woo people and keep them coming back! You need to focus on advertising your coffee specials on social media channels so that customers know they can expect the best taste and service from your coffee shop.

Social Media 98

Social Media Loyalty Program Merchandise Point of Sale 98

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

While the lack of workers will affect every size of operator, smaller restaurant operators will most likely struggle with seasonal hiring even more due to lack of brand recognition, limited advertising options, and monetary restraints not allowing for competitive offers. Keep Seasonal Employees’ Contact Information.

Hiring 170

Hiring Recruiting Restaurant Law Customer Experience 170

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

The news may raise concerns for both customers and operators alike because it’s no secret just how contagious COVID-19 can be in public places. With less inventory and even fewer customers coming in, we recommend that you widen your margins and revamp your offerings. Offer Safe and Contact-Free Services.

Social Media 185

Social Media Food Safety Cash Management Kitchen Safety 185