7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. In addition to their main duties, restaurant managers also have to contend with all the unwritten or hidden responsibilities that fall on them.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

In today's highly competitive environment, restaurant marketing requires precise, dependable, and complete consumer data. Data acquired about your actual consumers can be used in both online and offline marketing campaigns. Aside from paid advertising, ranking high in local organic search results is critical. Email Marketing.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

By Viktoria Arsenteva, Contributor In the hyper-competitive restaurant industry, effective marketing can be the difference between a bustling dining room and a quiet one. While word-of-mouth and organic traffic are valuable, there's no denying the potency of paid advertising in driving sales.

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The Rail

AUGUST 4, 2022

With global restaurant brands gobbling up more of the market, it has become extremely challenging for small restaurants to compete and gain loyal customers. Thankfully, email marketing for restaurants can help you pull in your target customers ! 3 Reasons You Should Consider Using Email Marketing for Your Restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Direct Mail Marketing has been around just about as long as mailbox service to homes has been. I may own Our Town America, a national direct mail marketing franchise, specializing in reaching people who have just moved to the community, but I recognize there are other ways to market your business. Boy, do I realize that.

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Email Marketing Marketing Consumer Goods 2015 186

SpotOn

MARCH 12, 2024

Gigi Cohen is the Director of Marketing for MDP Restaurant Group. In her role, Cohen sets the restaurant marketing strategy, develops social media ads, and tracks the success of their online advertising and email marketing. The rest of our restaurants are in food courts, requiring different marketing strategies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2023

To attract customers while accommodating tightened budgets, restaurants should consider employing marketing strategies that leverage data-driven insights to tailor messaging according to consumer needs. Through cookies and pixels, marketers have collected consumer data as they navigated the rise of the Internet.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2021

In businesses with high turnover – think, food or retail – managers spend a good portion of their time on hiring. It’s important for hiring managers to understand the shape of their candidate funnel and where there may be leakage. Time-to-respond to candidates (via call, SMS text message, email). Time-to-hire.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 20, 2023

It's hard enough to manage a higher workload without delivery. Advertise on social media Social media is one of the most powerful tools at a restaurant's disposal. Not only can it be used to connect with potential customers, but it can also be used to advertise promotions and specials. Be prepared for a surge in business.

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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 all starts with a great marketing plan. Your marketing plan is the cornerstone of your restaurant's success and business plan. Marketing Plan Template.

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Indoor Media

JULY 19, 2021

So you’ve decided to start creating advertisements for your business. You know exactly what channels you’re going to leverage — maybe Yelp, Cartvertising, billboard advertising, and some Facebook ads. Now, the only thing you have to do is create, store, and manage those marketing materials. You’ve done all the research.

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Indoor Media

OCTOBER 4, 2021

More than just another method of promoting your company on Google, GMB allows you to improve your local marketing strategies by making your business more visible in local searches. Claiming or Creating a GMB Listing As a business owner or manager, the first step is determining whether your business is eligible for a GMB listing.

Advertising 78

Advertising Social Media Website Management Email Marketing 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2021

In today’s tight job market, to be competitive and stay top of mind of potential hires, it’s important to launch a holistic recruitment marketing strategy to support basic recruiting functions. Social Media Advertising. If you don’t actively drive traffic via advertising then nobody will see your content.

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Recruiting Hiring Marketing Email Marketing 209

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Compared to other advertising forms, like TV or radio ads, local SEO can be a more budget-friendly option for businesses with limited funds. Unlike other advertising types, local SEO offers lasting results, meaning your business can continue to attract new customers for months or even years after implementing your local SEO strategy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

It’s essential to adopt sound marketing strategies for your in-house food delivery business. Here are some tips to best advertise that you offer delivery services. Ask for emails, or phone numbers to update customers on their food delivery when needed. Advertise your delivery services.

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Delivery Marketing Email Marketing Social Media 184

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

A great email newsletter. When done right, email marketing works wonders—you stay top of mind and increase order values. of customers make a monthly purchase based on marketing emails. But what makes email newsletters such an effective marketing strategy for restaurants? Emails are easy to track.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

However, the term ‘get more Google reviews’ receives approximately 14,000 annual global searches, suggesting business owners and marketeers are struggling to find the secret to success. Pair the links with craft hand-written emails to your customers that had a great experience and ask for their feedback.

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Email Marketing Customer Service Website Management Customer Experience 199

Indoor Media

APRIL 9, 2018

Digital advertising has become a practically mandatory element of marketing. If you’re like most small business owners (myself included), getting started with digital marketing can be overwhelming. Measuring the success of advertising relies heavily on your expectations. Start With the Right Expectations.

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Advertising Social Media Website Management Email Marketing 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2021

As a restaurant owner, digital marketing can be a daunting task that takes up valuable time, energy, and resources. Most simply do not have the time needed to research digital marketing strategies, let alone implement them. This often means marketing and advertising efforts are done on-the-fly or simply 86’d.

Marketing 199

Marketing Social Media Mobile Ordering Website Management 199

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

How can you adjust your B2C marketing strategy to align with their needs and provide an elevated culinary experience? How do you manage your restaurant in a modern and efficient way? You can craft a B2C marketing strategy that is interesting, relevant, and successful by following this checklist.

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Ken Burgin

OCTOBER 19, 2020

It’s not hard to write a good advertisement – most are so poorly written yours will stand out with just a little care! The secret is to offer real BENEFITS – talk about what applicants want , not just what you want – this is basic Marketing 101, and most operators ignore it. 7am – 5pm Sat & Sun. AFTER: Exp.

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Advertising Email Marketing Uniforms Social Media 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2022

Restaurants are making use of workflow automation to increase efficiency in numerous ways inlcuding customer service automation and sales and marketing automation. Sales teams and marketers are deploying sales and marketing technology to automate the customers' journey and accelerate conversions. Improving customer service.

Front of House 178

Front of House Social Media Email Marketing Point of Sale 178

Sling

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Effective retail management requires a vast array of skills. In a broad sense, those skills boil down to managing your time, managing your staff, managing their training, and managing change. Retail management 101 Master these skills one at a time. Retail management 101. That’s where we can help.

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Indoor Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Sure, friends and family were supportive when you started, and colleagues in the industry gave you advice, but it wasn’t until you were in the weeds that you fully understood the requirements of running (and advertising) your counter-service restaurant. Ready to try Facebook advertising for your restaurant? Learn more.

Fast Casual 78

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

New Marketing Tactics Can Help Reach Target Customers. It is no secret that marketing is a way for restaurants to keep up with loyal customers and engage with new ones. Aside from marketing, a significant portion of the restaurant experience today is nailing the customer’s online order journey.

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Social Media Online Ordering Coupons Advertising 212

Indoor Media

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Power found that 42% of customers prefer live chat to email or social media when contacting a company. Looking for advertising programs that you can put on auto-pilot? Talk to an IndoorMedia Advertising Consultant today to learn more about our profitable, proven local advertising. Check out this chatbot from CarMechanic.

Website Management 148

Website Management Email Marketing Advertising Customer Service 148

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 8, 2022

A repeat sale is 30 percent the cost of attracting a new customer, and repeat customers are walking advocates / marketers to new customers, ultimately generating more revenue–and reliable revenue–for less cost. So how can a restaurant drive revenue without time-intensive and costly marketing initiatives?

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Open for Business

MAY 16, 2024

A website can be a powerful tool for marketing your restaurant. Additionally, a website allows you to reach a wider audience through social media sharing, linked press coverage, or online advertising. Include hours of operation, location, map, and contact information (phone number and email). Vital restaurant information.

Website Management 78

Website Management Email Marketing SEO Seasonal Menu 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

Marketing a restaurant looks completely different today than it did heading into 2020. Not only are marketers in the restaurant space facing the fallout of the pandemic, they are dealing with the implications of ever-increasing privacy concerns. Apple has announced plans to restrict its IDFA (identifier for advertisers) in 2021.

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Marketing Email Marketing Loyalty Program Point of Sale 199

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2020

These aren’t just adjectives explaining coffee flavors, but should also be terms that describe your coffee shop’s marketing campaigns. Keep reading as we share marketing tips designed to help small coffee shops better compete in today’s market. Here are three top places to advertise: Online. Out-Of-Home.

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Marketing Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media 183

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Why You Need a Restaurant Website Digital marketing is crucial to restaurant growth because most diners aren’t just looking up information on your website, they’re also examining your menu online. Clickable phone numbers and email make it easier to convert a visit into an inquiry or a reservation booking. Yes, you do.

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Restaurant Engine

OCTOBER 11, 2023

You can do all the marketing in the world. Your happy, satisfied customers are your brand ambassadors and pivotal to your marketing strategy. This way, you can use both the online review and even the video review on the product pages for your new menu items, as well as on your social media platforms and in your email marketing.

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Social Media Email Marketing SEO Website Management 110

Next Restaurants

MAY 12, 2021

Managing a bar is only half of the way and it is not enough to get successful returns, especially if you’re a newcomer in the field. Bar marketing is all about that. Create an Email List. An email list is important for any sort of business, particularly for bars advertising. Show the Magic of the Moment.

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Bar Marketing Email Marketing Social Media 159

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2021

Develop a Seasonal Digital Marketing Campaign. Restaurant owners can use a digital marketing campaign to communicate Independence Day deals and specials to their customers. Tactics for success can include segmenting your audience to provide a targeted and personalized message through email and social media.

Social Media 208

Social Media SEO Email Marketing Seasonal Menu 208

TastyIgniter

JANUARY 7, 2024

Learn how to craft a compelling website, engage effectively on social media, manage online reviews, use email marketing, and execute targeted online advertising. Elevate your restaurant's digital presence with our essential tips. Discover the benefits of partnering with online food delivery services to expand your reach.

Marketing 40

Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Website Management 40

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Restaurant marketing strategy, design, and internal systems will evolve for independents and chains alike in the coming year. In 2021, restaurant marketing strategy, restaurant design, and internal systems—for independents and chains alike—will evolve, and technology and robotics will become commonplace.

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2021 Email Marketing Online Ordering Advertising 177

Open for Business

MARCH 21, 2023

Word-of-mouth marketing and evangelism marketing are valuable parts of a restaurant’s marketing strategy. Because word-of-mouth marketing is an unpaid form of advertising, you can use this important tool no matter your restaurant’s marketing budget. Word-of-mouth marketing is a form of organic advertising.

Marketing 78

Marketing Social Media Email Marketing Customer Experience 78