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The 11 Best Restaurant Event Ideas That Actually Bring In New Customers And Keep Regulars Excited

ChowNow

You need ideas that will wow new customers and get the regulars excited to come back in. In-house promotions Leverage customers presence in-store by using flyers, table tents, A-frames, and mentions at the bottom of receipts. When its go-time, everyone should be cool, calm, and collectedthat includes both front and back of house.

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

ChowNow

Everything from food to labor is getting more expensive, which means restaurant margins are tighter than ever. Whether its a loyalty program, strategic promotions, or email marketing campaigns, great marketing isnt just about attracting new customersits about keeping the ones you already have coming back.

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MRM Research Roundup: Destination Dining, Voice Commerce, and the Force of Fast Food

Modern Restaurant Management

In recent years, the food service industry has undergone a rapid transformation of automation and increased technology usage. This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features delivery data, tariff troubles, summer dining trends, and Beer Serves America. labor costs at 3 percent.

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How a Napa Wine Tour Owner Accidentally Built One of the Most Efficient Shared Kitchens in California

The Food Corridor

So when Don purchased commercial property to house his fleet, he had an idea: why not build a kitchen onsite to prep the lunches in-house? So when Don purchased commercial property to house his fleet, he had an idea: why not build a kitchen onsite to prep the lunches in-house? Then COVID hit. Tours stopped.

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Restaurant Accounting Tips Made Simple: Expert Ways to Boost Profits in 2025

Lavu

Running a successful restaurant isn’t just about great food and service—it’s also about smart financial management. You probably joined the industry to make delicious food to serve and create a great environment for your patrons. Balancing your books and managing your finances are not really part of that overarching plan.

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Self-Order Kiosk Price Guide 2025: How Much Does It Really Cost to Boost Restaurant Sales?

Lavu

The customer orders their meal through the kiosk and it is sent directly to the kitchen display system in the back of the house. Promote specific items and market new foods, driving sales where you need them. Self-order kiosks can range in size and use. Self-ordering kiosks are easy to set up and don’t take up much space.

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During Times of Crisis, Restaurants Are Always the First to Give Back

EATER

They were, at the time, tasked by the food relief nonprofit with feeding firefighters in the Altadena community, a historic African American neighborhood all but destroyed by the raging Eaton Fire just days after New Years. Like so much that week, things quickly and repeatedly changed.