7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience. Accounting & finances Many owners—who take the initiative to fund and start the restaurant —expect you to keep the business open and profitable.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

million out of work, it was nothing short of devastating. Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. diners prefer to view menus, order, and pay for their meal using their phones rather than interacting with servers during the pandemic.

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Touch Bistro

JULY 26, 2021

We’re sharing ideas for Labor Day restaurant specials that will help you maximize profits and make your restaurant a Labor Day destination for years to come. In this article you’ll learn: How Labor Day can impact your restaurant How to plan Labor Day promotions 14 Labor Day restaurant specials to try this September.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2021

According to the National Restaurant Association's 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry report , 70 percent of consumers reported they would likely take a table outside if the conditions were right. Here are some of the ways restaurant owners can leverage a holistic and data-driven POS system to optimize their outdoor dining operations.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

It’s a special present from the restaurant to see good happy hour deals available as long as I visit during their specified times. Whether you’re a Nashville local or a tourist in tow for a day or two, there’s a happy hour drink special waiting for you. Check out my list of spots with the best happy hour in Nashville below!

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Culinary Cues

JULY 12, 2020

They say we’re back. The kitchen lights are back on, deliveries arrive, the battery of ranges is fired up, and cooks (some of us) are welcomed back. Sure, there are temperature checks at the back door, masks donned upon arrival, and deep hand cleaning constantly throughout the day, but in reality no one knows if this is enough.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2022

Holidays provide restaurants with the opportunity to capitalize on the special moment by offering specials, events, and so much more exclusive to the holiday. Holidays provide restaurants with the opportunity to capitalize on the special moment by offering specials, events, and so much more exclusive to the holiday.

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SpotOn

APRIL 8, 2024

Independent restaurants have the opportunity to join in celebrating mothers and brunch items by creating a special mother's day brunch menu, dinner service, or promotions that cater to families. 💡 4 in 10 consumers will eat out or order online on Mother's Day. Check it out, then call your mother.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

While your restaurant may feature a diverse menu, delicious food, a great ambiance, and excellent customer service, you will still struggle to build a customer base without promoting it. Others tend to emphasize their cheaper menu options. A quick look at your POS data will identify the top three selling items on your menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2021

While there are clear benefits to an all-digital menu system, to get the most out them, you must first take a step back to re-examine what your menu means to you. Your menu: Part love letter, part manifesto, instructions for use and a bill of goods, all rolled into one. Should your menu move to the cloud?

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Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

Before launching any new menu promotion idea, it’s a good idea to go back to basics and get clear a few basic points first. A restaurant promotion can be any special offer to guests at a restaurant. Many restaurant owners offer a percentage off a meal or specific menu item. Look at what menu items aren’t selling briskly.

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Buzztime Business

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Either way, America’s favorite season is in full swing and it’s time to ramp up October promotion ideas at your bar, brewery, or restaurant. However, there’s so much more to the month… Say Yes to Oktoberfest Create an Oktoberfest happy hour menu complete with German classics like giant soft pretzels and house-made sausage.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In addition, it helps bartenders speed up their services and have customers spend less time while checking out. Maybe, you’ve come up with some unique concoctions for your menu that no one else in town serves, so you need a bar POS fully customized to your unique business needs. What are your profit margins?

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7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2022

In the restaurant industry, it can be difficult to maintain front- and back-of-house staff, as many will eventually move on to pursue new ventures such as school, travel, or alternate employment. You can personalize your interactions even further by taking the time to learn a few key details about each of your staff members (e.g.,

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Squirrel Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

Summer time = Patio time We all eagerly plan for and anticipate the summer season, as the promise of warmer weather usually means we get to be outdoors longer and enjoy more sunlight. For many, dining at restaurants in the summer has a special charm, as one of the only times in a year we get to dine outdoors.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

There are more options for eating out than ever before. And the big restaurant brands are only getting bigger , making it even harder to stand out. You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you. Download now.

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7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

While you must follow the strict guidelines to ensure the safety of your staff and customers, that’s not to say you can’t take advantage of an empty restaurant to improve your knowledge of restaurant management, running a business, and creating a recipe for success when you eventually get back to business as usual. Published: 2009 ??

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Culinary Cues

MAY 16, 2022

But then, on occasion, there are those nights when you and your teammates are in a special place, a place that is hard to describe unless you have been there – you are in the zone. But when this occurrence takes place with a team, the results can be magical. Your dictionary. It is beautiful to watch and energizing to experience.

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Buzztime Business

AUGUST 24, 2023

It’s last call for summer – and your first chance to kick off the fall season. These 13 Labor Day bar promotions will pack the house and show guests a great time over the long weekend. Take the same “clearance” approach with your Labor Day bar promotions. Take the same “clearance” approach with your Labor Day bar promotions.

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Buzztime Business

DECEMBER 19, 2023

These 32 winter bar promotions give customers a reason to get out of their PJs and into your place for good times…all winter long. You could even tap into the craze over the TV show, The Masked Singer , and require performers to take the stage in a costume or disguise. Start with a series of bartender 101 “classes.” Indoor corn hole.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Around 80% of people will dine out this holiday according to the most recent OpenTable diner survey. Many of those meals will be special celebrations on red-letter days, but that’s far from the only reason people need restaurants this time of year. The season creates the opportunity to gain short-term holiday regulars.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience. Accounting & finances Many owners—who take the initiative to fund and start the restaurant —expect you to keep the business open and profitable.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

This edition of MRM's "Ask the Expert” features advice from Buyers Edge Platform on the topic of menu engineering. Most operators, by now, should have a technology system — and plan — in place for managing curbside pickup/takeout orders, and if you don’t, take some time to develop a plan. Stay Alert.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 12, 2020

a house of worship where it is claimed rest some of the bones of Mary Magdalene. Walking up the cobblestone road that leads to the church and taking in the beauty of the French countryside is truly a spiritual experience. On rare occasions, there are chefs who do all of the above and more.

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Buzztime Business

MAY 3, 2023

To celebrate her special day, the average person will shell out a record $270 this year according to the National Retail Federation. Treat her to a night out, sans kids. Bring in a DJ and create mom-only drink specials. Another option: take a more mellow approach. Focus on in-season, local fare.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As travel season approaches, we anticipate seeing more people lean into making their vacation destinations feel more like home, with an increase in activities like cooking while traveling! Restaurant industry insiders offer their insights on F&B trends we can expect to see in 2024.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Maybe you’re making special dining plans for a birthday, family reunion, or other meaningful events. Check out my list of the best private dining rooms in Albuquerque below! Come for the meat, stay for the style, come back for new seasonal fare. Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the cultural hub of the American Southwest.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Astoria’s rich history, multicultural makeup, and laid-back vibe make it both a great place to live and to visit. Watawa Sushi Bai Sushi Aji Sushi House Sushi Yasaka Kondo Pink Nori JJ’s Fusion Nobu fifty Seven Sushi Yasuda HAMA Hatsuhana Sakura Sake Kawa Koyo Mochiron Izakaya Suzuki Shokudo Moriyan Ramen & Curry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2022

The outlook is improving for many restaurants as COVID-19 restrictions loosen and guests make their way back to their favorite establishments. There’s a lot that happens behind the scenes to get that bottle of your secret seasoning mix into hands of your guests or onto big-box shelves. Identify the Winner on Your Menu.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

As Maine’s largest city, Portland offers tourists and residents plenty of things to see and do while taking a break from their busy schedules. ViA VECCHiA Blue Spoon Little Tap House East Ender Katahdin Restaurant The Front Room. I recommend ordering their House Smoked Turkey Panini, Poutine, Cider-Poached Beets, or Beef Stew.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 27, 2021

Try sending out messages once a month, once every two weeks, or once a week. . Profile a special dish. Have you updated your menu recently with a seasonal treat? Feature a mouthwatering photo in your email, describe what makes the dish special, and tell your guests how to order it. Create a secret menu item.

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EATER

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Seek out a meal on a major beach on Phuket, such as Patong, and it’s easier to find borscht, a burrito, or a burger than a well-executed Thai curry. Eat at your hotel or resort, and you’re most likely getting a toned-down, overpriced take on Bangkok-style Thai food. What is the food like in Phuket?

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

From delicious Bourbon bars to mouth-watering steak houses, private dining and restaurant dining, in general, have expanded in Louisville over the last ten years. To learn more about where to catch an excellent intimate dinner after a long day at the derby, check out my list for private dining in Louisville! Proof On Main.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 12, 2022

A restaurant menu is key to bringing guests in and keeping them around. On average, guests will spend only 109 seconds reading your menu, according to a Gallup poll. Creating a new menu or improving an existing one takes time. A good menu stays true to a restaurants’ concept and maximizes profit. Additional menus.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

But I encourage you to test out some other seafood waters too. Thames Street Oyster House Dylan’s Oyster Cellar Faidley’s Seafood L.P. Thames Street Oyster House. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thames Street Oyster House (@thamesstreetoysterhouse). Best Seafood Restaurants in Baltimore.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

With everything from world-famous steakhouse chains to local treasures, you’re sure to have a special dining experience. Originally a burger joint started by a restaurateur and his chef, Morton’s soon expanded its menu and its locations to include over 65 acclaimed fine-dining steakhouses. Best Steakhouse Restaurants in Pittsburgh.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Over time, taking various road trips and having stopped at many of the restaurants in the city, I’ve listed my favorite Wilmington restaurants below. Check out our list of the best restaurants in Wilmington! Check out our list of the best restaurants in Wilmington! Kid Shelleen’s Charcoal House & Saloon.

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