Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 7, 2023

If you run a bar or restaurant, you already know how important it is to have an online presence. But having a website or social media page isn't enough anymore. Here are ten reasons why your bar and restaurant needs SEO: Boost Your Online Visibility Put your business on the map with SEO! Are You Using Video?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Emerging Trends in Glassware Specialty glassware for signature cocktails has been a growing trend for restaurants and bars for several years, capturing consumer attention through presentation. Current glassware trends include: Clean, simple lines that highlight the aesthetic of specialty drinks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2025

T’s Brunch Bar’s four locations in Metro Atlanta feature dishes with a southern twist and charm, but owner Teneshia Murray had to learn a few lessons before finding the right blend for the elevated brunch concept. I’ve also taken surveys on social media and asked people what they wanted to see and eat.

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The Rail

APRIL 4, 2023

When it comes to video marketing for your restaurant on social media, there are a myriad of tips, tricks, topics, and trends that you can implement as soon as today in order to leverage your audience and turn it into a sea of loyal, cash-paying patrons. You want to spark a craving. With that growth comes opportunity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

“Through expansive experiences that inspire our guests paired with the ambiance of the space and the food on the plate, we’re setting new standards for the industry and creating truly spectacular moments for all who enter our restaurants and bars.”

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EATER

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet/Eater NY Raise a glass to the year’s best bars, restaurants, pop-ups, and roving trucks across 20 Eater cities What does 2024 taste like? These places represent the trends and triumphs of the past year: family-run legends for which word-of-mouth won over social media. Resurrected restaurants.

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7 Shifts

JULY 20, 2024

With over 5 billion people using social media globally, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok have become necessary tools for businesses to reach customers. From introducing your restaurant to fulfilling orders, you can use social media to drive more traffic to your establishment, in-person and digitally.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Expect 2025 to see a renewed fight for the survival and growth of local markets, driven by both consumers and restaurateurs who value authenticity, sustainability, and the vital social role these markets play. Will the social media impact for restaurants wane at all in 2025?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Opening and owning a bar is one of those unique life experiences; you have no idea what it will be like until you actually go for it. In this guide, we're covering everything you need to know about owning a bar to prepare as well as you can for the big opening day. How Do I Run a Profitable Bar?

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ChowNow

MAY 30, 2025

A restaurant marketing strategy that works for a sports bar might fall flat at a vegan cafe. Leverage your restaurants social media insights, feedback from staff and customers, and even your order history to shape your decision. Limited-time offers also give you content for social media, email, and your website.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 16, 2025

"After COVID, people are craving social dining experiences where the detail is leveled up." is a modern Japanese restaurant offering an authentic kaiseki tasting experience, as well as a seasonal cocktail bar with Japanese-inspired plates, and a members-only Japanese whiskey lounge.

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EATER

APRIL 2, 2025

The announcement included nominees for Outstanding Restaurateur, Best New Restaurant, and the regional Best Chef awards, as well as finalists for three new categories: Best New Bar, Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service, and Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service. Check out the full list of finalists below.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Outside of your website, add your ordering link to your social media bios and posts (also, Stories if youre using Instagram). Social media: Create posts sharing the perks of your rewards program and how easy it is to use and earn. can boost traffic. We eat with our eyes first, so make sure you use high-quality images.

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EATER

MARCH 12, 2025

At Trinas Starlite Lounge, the hot dog tower comes with five hot dogs, fries, and sauce | Trinas Starlite Lounge In this economy, the pricey seafood tower has given way to way to the hot dog tower For Trinas Starlite Lounge , the longstanding bar in Somerville, Massachusetts, 2024 was financially pretty rough. And then the election happened.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Winter can be a tough season for restaurant and bar owners. The colder months bring a fresh set of challenges to the restaurant and bar scene. Here are a few ideas for restaurant and bar owners to consider in an effort to continue to serve up good eats and top-tier service during the winter season.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2020

In a restaurant, consumers usually prefer socializing over paying attention to what’s playing on the TV. With everyone now having been socially distant for months on end, that behavior will only go up. Bars, restaurants and even shopping used to be the way every human socialized.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2020

Although we are not having guests eat in our dining rooms, Teriyaki Madness is utilizing technology to combat the fallout through an emphasis on pickup and delivery, innovative curbside service and social media promotions across its website and mobile app.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

As restaurants have been gradually permitted to reopen, they have new regulations to follow, including restricted onsite capacity, strict cleaning and disinfecting protocols, social distancing rules, and mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE). They should see open doors and windows to maximize ventilation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2021

Be Careful with Social Media Integration. Social media is an easy way to attract customers to your website but once they are on your page you don’t want them to leave or be distracted. Try to limit social media icons, especially on the homepage and guests will be more likely to stay on your website.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2020

Jon Taffer is scared for restaurants and terrified for bars. He cautioned that when restaurants can reopen for dine-in service, they will have to face the bittersweet reality of less seating capacity and less sales–he estimates as much as 30 percent–due to social distancing practices and guest apprehension. "They

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 25, 2022

Society Insurance has compiled three tips to help find new customers for your restaurant and bar. This will help your restaurant or bar come up in search results for IP addresses in those areas. Position Your Restaurant or Bar for More Reviews. Your best restaurant and bar marketers are the customers themselves.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2023

63 percent of small businesses on TikTok optimize post captions with relevant keywords and hashtags–“date night bars in Austin Texas” or “brunch in Dallas,” for example. Other social media platforms have rolled out vertical video formats to compete with TikTok, so you might as well use them.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 22, 2025

Thoughtfully placed pockets provide practical utility for servers handling payment transactions, while moisture-resistant fabric treatments benefit bar staff handling liquid ingredients. Functional Design Elements While aesthetic considerations remain important, functional design elements directly impact operational efficiency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

From social media, to your website to email and your Yelp page, there are endless opportunities to reach your audience with relevant and timely information. Use social media to highlight your customers and connect directly with them! Get this same message posted across all of your social platforms as well as your website.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

Social media is a critical driver, with 58 percent of SMBs now on TikTok, while 38 percent are actively integrating AI into their operations. More than a quarter (28 percent) are using AI for marketing and social media, while 24 percent are using the technology for written communications. AI adoption spreads in new ways.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 13, 2020

Pubs, shops, and restaurants have shut down to help curb the spread of the virus, having unfortunate consequences to our social lives and leisure time. For many bar and restaurant owners, this is also a tough time with doors closed to the public for the foreseeable future. Manage Your Social Media Accounts.

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ChowNow

MAY 2, 2025

Why Restaurant Newsletters Are Worth Your Time It can be easy to assume that social media should be the center of your marketing efforts, but when it comes to reaching your most valuable guests and driving real businessemail wins every time. Share simple recipes of guest-favorite appetizers, a signature cocktail, or even a dessert.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

“We are booked and have been since shortly after posting about the lunch on our social media channels,” said Sally Davis, General Manager of Eliza Restaurant & Bar in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. "Reservations ” photos courtesy of Eliza Restaurant & Bar. ” What Shes Having Cocktail.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

With every menu cycle, we push ourselves to raise the bar, and this time, that meant refining even the smallest details. Tik Tok and other social media platforms are filled with influencers making nutritional claims and receiving millions of views. What role did social media have in the move to eliminate seed oils?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Cottage cheese had a social media-fueled renaissance. But this trend wasn't just seen on social media. And while college years are punctuated by exams, getting the most out of the college experience requires energy for epic, early-morning weekend tailgates and late-night socializing.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

It seems that every time I check my email or flip through postings in social media – there is another restaurant, food business, or culinary school preparing to close their doors. When WWI and WWII ended – restaurants and bars were some of the first businesses to recover.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Seventy-two percent of people choose a restaurant based on comments and images shared by others on Facebook, according to a study by Social Media Monthly. Those stats demonstrate the power and influence of social media. You might also decide to create a custom landing page for visitors from social media.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

US Foods Springs into Helping Bars and Grills. In other news, US Foods launched its Spring Scoop, “Raising the Bar: The Classics – Celebrated and Elevated.” ” Spring Scoop highlights include: Elevated, Upsell-Worthy Bar-and-Grill Favorites. A comprehensive training program.

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Embrace the Suck

JANUARY 20, 2021

Human beings are social creatures and we need each other. Most restaurants and bars got caught with their pants down. When this thing is over (and it will be over), there will be fewer restaurants and bars in business. It starts with social media. —wait for it—be social. Get Your S**t Together.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Let’s look at some of them: relaxing with a cup of coffee ordering food home strolling with a drink in the park holding a meeting hanging out with friends in the evening going to a concert taking photos for social media. A social media presentation is crucial. This serves as a demo version of a guest’s visit.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

Restaurants can also generate custom booking links, allowing diners to make a reservation or join the waitlist directly from their preferred social media platforms. With guaranteed seating, guests can now reserve specific areas like the patio or bar, which helps set expectations and reduce time at the door.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Happy hours can be a great way to increase foot traffic and boost sales for restaurant and bars. Data reveals that bars with happy-hour programs had an average increase in revenue of 26 percent during happy hours. Since happy hours are also about socializing , make sure to include plenty of shareable items.

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