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15 Must-Have Restaurant Marketing Tools in 2024

7 Shifts

Let’s be honest - you’re a restaurant operator, not a marketing expert. You got into this business because of your passion for food and hospitality. However, with so much software on the market today, how do you know what to use and where to start? Let’s go over each category.

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Small Business Marketing Trends That Are No Longer Trends

RGU

Debra Murphy As I was working on my content audit , I came across a couple of posts on small business marketing trends for the years 2013 and 2014. Each trend became a marketing must-have for small businesses. 8 small business marketing trends essentials1.

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8 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers Quit (And How to Retain Them)

7 Shifts

Whether they're in school, have kids, or need time for auditions, restaurant workers can live the lifestyle they want outside the traditional 9-to-5. They don't feel connected to the larger business. This can be as large as supporting a social mission or as small as a commitment to creating a great place to work.

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WHAT RESTAURANT OWNERS GET WRONG

Culinary Cues

I have the privilege of working with many different restaurants and food businesses. Some are owned by individuals who have the knowledge and the wisdom of seasoned business people, while others struggle to find a path to survival. Some are very successful, while others are hanging by a thread. No restaurant is an island.

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Who has the worst staff turnover? Restaurant Employee Turnover by City and State + Retention Playbook

7 Shifts

Things get lost when conversations start verbal, go to text, and end up in an email. As many restaurants are struggling with turnover, the pandemic has shined a light on the issue—and the people and businesses are building a new restaurant culture. And at its foundation lies your business' core values. Communication breaks down.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

The future of restaurant businesses will likely involve a hybrid approach, combining the efficiency of technology with the warmth and personal touch of human service. The future of restaurant businesses will likely involve a hybrid approach, combining the efficiency of technology with the warmth and personal touch of human service.

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152 – A list of free Restaurant Marketing Technologies for your Restaurant

Marketing4Restaurants

This is the second part of our 2 part podcast series on Restaurant Marketing Technologies that many Restaurants use to grow their restaurant profitability. In the last episode, we talked about free and effective marketing tools you can utilize to boost your restaurant’s campaigns. We use Ontraport. Video Editing. So that’s it.