7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2019

That’s why digital marketing is so important. Read on to learn more about creative digital marketing ideas you can get started on today. Engage your Customers with Loyalty Programs Restaurant loyalty programs have come a long way from the days of the “10 stamps on a business card = 1 free beverage” system.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

In 2020, the number of establishments in the food and beverage industry was estimated to be 23.1 This is where being well-equipped with a fool-proof restaurant marketing plan comes in. How do you create a good restaurant marketing strategy? and create compelling content to reach them.

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7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2024

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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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

In those restaurants where profit is measured in terms of smaller numbers with significant volume then concerns such as food cost percentage are of paramount importance. The baseline formula for determining selling price using an acceptable food cost percent of 30% would be: SELLING PRICE SP) = PLATE COST (PC)/FOOD COST %(FC%).

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Brands like Starbucks are increasing their drive-thru prevalence to accommodate the demand for contactless orders (1). Domino’s launched their “Carside Delivery” Service nationwide this June which would allow customers to receive their online order without ever leaving their car (2). of total sales (4).

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

The idea of purchasing Dining Bonds seemed to strike a chord with the public as a way to provide much needed financial support in order to help restaurants stay in business. ” US Foods Donates More Than $10 Million. U S Foods Holding Corp. million people experiencing food insecurity.

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EATER

MARCH 1, 2021

While the fermented foods industry evangelizes products rooted in global, often East Asian, traditions, its most visible faces are predominantly white The first time I tasted kombucha was in 2010, at a Whole Foods in San Francisco. Or look at GT’s Living Foods, started by George Thomas Dave. Dingding Hu.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2022

For the chef interested in helping the bottom line – winter provides an opportunity to work with lesser cuts of meat and poultry, less frequently ordered fish, and dramatically enhance their perceived value through alternative cooking methods that draw out and combine flavors. My “elegant comfort foods” had to focus on natural presentations.

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ChowNow

JULY 10, 2024

Target market : Identify your primary customer base and include details as to why you’re specifically targeting the particular demographic. Share a Market Analysis Conduct clear and thorough research so you can understand your market and help position your restaurant effectively and efficiently.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 21, 2020

Vegan, earth-conscious, experience-seeking, Instagram-shunning, pour-over-drinking, pour-over-avoiding, quality-orientated, convenience-orientated: the consumer market is rapidly evolving and at times contradictory. The market isn’t the only thing that’s changed. You might also like How Cold Brew Captured The Millennial Market.

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Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

Running a successful restaurant in 2025 means more than just great food—it requires smart financial decisions. Use these Calculations to Maximize Cost Reduction The food cost percentage is the number one calculation that restaurants can use today to maximize their cost reduction. Food cost control is crucial.

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Bingage

JULY 18, 2020

Digital marketing is not a new term now, but with the consistent appearance of new patterns and innovations, it is developing continually. Everybody knows about its significance, yet without fusing the latest trends & strategies in digital marketing, the business can’t receive its greatest rewards. Let’s start – 1.

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Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

If you’ve been keeping up with our blog posts you’ve probably read what we had to say about millennial food trends in “Our Most Anticipated 2020 Food Trends List.” It’s been found, that on average, Gen Z spends $1 out of 5 on food, and $29 billion overall (4). But what about Gen Z, the so-called digital generation?

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Cheetah

DECEMBER 24, 2021

On October 8th, 2021 California took a huge leap forward in formally legalizing CBD, or Cannabinidoil by its full name, to be labeled an official food and drink supplement. In short, the more stressful life becomes, the more consumers seek out calming and relaxing food and drink. Where can I buy CBD beverages?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2021

The fast-paced nature of the restaurant industry makes it difficult for owners and managers to sit down, let alone read reports, restaurant magazines and blog posts to gain industry knowledge. Begin your podcast listening with this episode on digital ordering and payment , featuring Steve Simoni, CEO at Bbot. podcast website.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The featured food items will be “Big Kahuna Burger,” “Loco Moco Fries,” “The Fat Luau," top photo and “The Fat Piña Shake." and four of the ten largest global food and beverage manufacturers rely on Green Rabbit to maximize the value of their digital food delivery initiatives.

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Bingage

JULY 18, 2020

Digital marketing is not a new term now, but with the consistent appearance of new patterns and innovations, it is developing continually. Everybody knows about its significance, yet without fusing the latest trends & strategies in digital marketing business can’t receive its greatest rewards. Let’s start – .

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Delivery Marketing Social Media Email Marketing 98

The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Using effective upselling techniques in restaurants ensures guests enjoy the best food and drink pairings while restaurants boost profits. Upselling means suggesting a better, larger, or additional item to increase the value of a customer’s order. If a guest orders a steak, recommend a beverage pairing or a premium side.

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Future Food

JULY 28, 2020

The Arcade Food Theatre in London. Food & Beverage Strategy - Future Focused Diversification of Food and Hospitality Destinations is the key to Success. New opportunities arise every day in food and when they are clustered together, they create next-generation food projects.

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Future Food

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Trends that will shape the future of your food and hospitality projects for 2020. However, food and service will always be at the heart of hospitality. The evolution, financial viability & marketability of plant based menu options. Supermarkets will continue to grow their ‘food court offer.’ (E.g.

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Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Make Sure Your Food Suppliers are Grade-A. F ood and beverage suppliers play a key role in the success of your restaurant. Like any new relationship, the beginning can be harmonious and productive, but it takes constant effort to ensure your food and beverage suppliers remain Grade-A. Is it a Win-Win? Computer Rocket.

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The Rail

JULY 5, 2024

By Destiny Clarkson, Contributor Running a successful restaurant requires more than just serving delicious food; it requires precision, coordination, and a keen understanding of every moving part. Review and alter your menu often in response to consumer input, shifting market trends, and seasonal availability.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 13, 2022

As we end 2021 and consider the vast increase in takeout, comfort food, and overconsumption of alcohol that took place during the throws of the pandemic, many of us are resolved to doing better in 2022. During the pandemic the takeout market more than doubled. Support of the local food movement. trillion by 2026.

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Bottleneck Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

We’re excited to present a new menu that celebrates the fiery flavors of Nashville hot chicken that people love in a playful and creative way,” says Bottleneck Chief Marketing Officer Angela Zoiss. Place Your Order. You can also view more industry topics, recipes, tips & tricks, and food & beverage trends on our blog.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Just as there is no single food and drink formula for restaurant industry success, there is no simple formula for a healthy profit margin. Your restaurant profit margin can be influenced by food and inventory trends, your geographic location, the state of the broader economy, and a wide range of other factors.

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Bottleneck Management

DECEMBER 7, 2020

There are so many nuances that go into pick up or delivery, and barbecue allows us to execute the food at a high level each and every time we take an order for Secret Sauce,” says co-owner Nate Hilding. Place Your Order. Coming soon, guests will be able to order from the Bottleneck Rewards App ( App Store or Google Play ).

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Touch Bistro

JULY 15, 2021

The restaurant industry is a competitive space, and you need unique restaurant marketing ideas if you want your venue to stand out. The challenge is, restaurant marketing and promotions can take many forms, and not every strategy will resonate with every diner. The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Marketing. Download Now.

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Bingage

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The festive season is a great time to come up with creative restaurant marketing ideas for Diwali. According to stats , On average, Indian people spend 250 billion on Diwali shopping and rest others spend on food and beverages. Leverage Social Media Marketing. Video Marketing. According to a report, There are 3.4

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Focus POS

JANUARY 15, 2020

Improved marketing. Your restaurant POS systems helps reduce costly errors by improving order entry accuracy, and can optimize your pricing to ensure you get the best profit margin possible. 35% increase for reduced order errors. These could include things like: Speedier checkout. Tighter inventory control. Inventory Tracking.

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Cheetah

MAY 11, 2021

kitchen layout, takeout utensils and packaging, reservation and ordering systems, etc.) Food and beverage hospitality certainly felt the impact as shortages in products like Heinz ketchup , bubble tea , and even meat and poultry exposed just how intricate the dependencies are. Stock Up on Inventory.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Healthy accounting procedures for restaurants can help you manage food and labor costs, understand your profits and losses, and make strategic decisions about expenses and investments. In between fluctuating food costs, labor costs, and sales levels, restaurants typically have a complex accounting system. Restaurant accounting cycles.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 10, 2021

Bring our future roadmap of additional advancements to market even faster. We added product features to help with some of these challenges and watched in admiration as restaurants quickly rethought outdoor dining, takeout, delivery, online ordering, and ghost kitchens. Now is a critical time.

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Xtra Chef

AUGUST 12, 2020

Food costs are one of the most significant factors of a restaurant’s success. Knowing your restaurant food costs helps with menu pricing, affects prime costs, and plays an integral part in remaining profitable. But managing restaurant food costs can be challenging. What’s in The Restaurant Food Costs Guide?

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Restaurants are devoting time, energy, and marketing resources to improve the customer experience. You can use back-office restaurant technology to support a positive guest experience in areas such as payment, inventory and food costs, and staff scheduling. Your AvT variance points directly to where you can improve your food cost.

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ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Here on the ChowNow blog, we’ve been talking a lot about the importance of digital menus and tactics for menu optimization lately. A well-designed digital menu makes a huge difference when it comes to bringing customers in the door , and it’s absolutely critical for your restaurant’s online ordering system.

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Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 21, 2025

As a global leader in hospitality industry accounting and advisory services, Paperchase empowers businesses across diverse markets to navigate their financial complexities with precision and foresight. It replaces guesswork with data-driven certainty, leading to more effective resource allocation and risk management.

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Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

Reliable, quality food suppliers for restaurants are one of the few key components that a dining establishment must have to remain operational. They act as a one-stop shop, offering bulk ordering and eliminating the need for restaurants to manage multiple vendors for each item. They may also offer pre-made dough or baked goods.

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