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Ready To Sell? Maybe You Should Be

Modern Restaurant Management

While most Dominic’s operators, including me, were focused on the day-to-day challenges of running and building successful restaurants, Vincent made millions of dollars operating just one location. He knew he was a great operator, but he also knew the importance of having an exit strategy.

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‘Cookie-Cutter Marketing Doesn’t Work in this Industry.’

Modern Restaurant Management

Recognizing that social media could be a powerful tool for the hospitality industry, Kim Beechner founded Embark Marketing in her senior year of college. The agency has grown from a one-woman operation to a team of nine with clients across the U.S. “That’s the difference. . “That’s the difference.

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The Ultimate Guide To Restaurant Marketing: Strategies for Restaurant Operators In 2025

ChowNow

Whether youre an independent operator or part of a small chain, visibility is everything. Today, customers rely on Google searches, online reviews, and social media to decide where to eat. Even if your food is incredible, youre not operating in a vacuum. Consumer behavior is constantly evolving. Study your competition.

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‘Coming to Your Restaurant Should be in Everyone’s Feed.’

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Murray for her insights on how and why to change a restaurant’s concept, social media marketing, and more. I’ve also taken surveys on social media and asked people what they wanted to see and eat. They are the ones leaving reviews and making social media posts.

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Maintaining Humanized Interactions in Digital-First Business Environment

Modern Restaurant Management

This is true for businesses operating in office settings just as much as in restaurants, supermarkets, and other settings where businesses have daily contact with consumers. The reality is, the type of business you operate has a larger bearing here. Take Amazon, for example. It's a digital platform from start to finish.

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How to Calculate and Optimize Your Restaurant’s Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)

7 Shifts

As a restaurant owner, it's easy to pour money into advertising and promotions without knowing how much it’s really costing your business. Knowing how to calculate and optimize your customer acquisition cost (CAC) can help you make smarter decisions about your marketing and advertising strategies.

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Small But Mighty: How Independent Restaurants Win with Agility, Authenticity, and Community

Modern Restaurant Management

National chains bring with them the benefits of size: expansive advertising budgets, advanced technology, and nationwide name recognition. What truly stands out is when giving back becomes part of the restaurant’s identity, not just a message, but a mindset woven into everyday operations.