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Five Ways to Use POS Data to Forecast Holiday Demand for Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

The holiday season is a huge calendar event in the restaurant industry, with bookings booming as guests look to let their hair down and enjoy a festive feast. Over the Christmas season, 63 percent of adults plan to eat out so your restaurant needs to be prepared for the increase in demand.

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CHEFS – SIMPLE AT A DIFFERENT LEVEL

Culinary Cues

Now, make sure that the vegetables on the sandwich are at their peak and reflective of the season: dont serve raw tomatoes outside of July and August. Out of season do something interesting with tomatoes (oven roasted, marinated, sun-dried tomato paste, etc.) Make the tomato an experience. Make the sandwich your lifes work.

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Olive Garden sales surge on delivery and free take-home meals

Restaurant Business

The chain has kept its menu prices lower than inflation, and it has invested in other limited-time specials, such as its popular Never-Ending Pasta Bowl, in an effort to appeal to price-conscious consumers. It plans to keep prices down while also adding more lower-priced items to the menu. “If

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How To Optimize Menu Categories For Better Sales And Simpler Decisions

ChowNow

When going through the ordering process, diners want three things: Speed Ease Clarity Your menu categories have more to do with delivering on those expectations than you might think. A well-organized menu—whether it’s a physical menu or an online menu—guides guests quickly to what they’re craving.

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Niche Menus: Less Is More When it Comes to Luxury

Modern Restaurant Management

But what if your menu was telling your guests something about luxury? In the January 23, 2024 New York Times article,“The Menu Trends That Define Dining Right Now,” the publication gathered 121 menus from restaurants all over the United States.

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26 Proven Ways to Market Your Restaurant Online and Increase Bookings

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Another way to get local backlinks is from local news articles, food bloggers, or restaurant directories to boost your visibility in search results. Photos of your menu items, ambiance, and even happy customers will give potential guests a glimpse of the dining experience you offer. It's an active marketing tool.

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Restaurant Newsletter Ideas To Keep Customers Coming Back

ChowNow

The right restaurant newsletter doesnt just share updates; it keeps customers invested in your brand, your menu, and your next move. Its your chance to turn casual diners into consistent regulars, promote new menu items before they even hit the table, and build a real sense of community around your restaurant.