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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Loyalty Program Marketing Social Media Mobile Ordering 284

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Always a specialized space for members, the club setting maintained a market space for food that was based on tradition, classic preparations, and to a large degree a “food cost free zone”. The club of today is a business where food and beverage plays a significant role in the financial viability of the operation.

Beverage 520

Beverage Events Food Order Website Management 520

Wasserstrom

JANUARY 6, 2025

Although it is being heavily marketed as a new trend, the swicy flavor profile isn’t a fleeting fad; it’s a deeply ingrained human preference for balanced sensory experiences and a ubiquitous part of global cuisine. Analysts predict that the swicy (sweet + spicy) trend will continue gaining momentum in 2025.

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2025 Blog Beverage Marketing 130

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2022

According to Future Market Insights, the plant-based burger market is expected to register a staggering double-digit CAGR of 22 percent by the end of 2030. This has led to consumers investing in plant-based fast-food as they are able to make their own favorite pizzas and customize their beverages.

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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? Following these steps, you can create a marketing strategy suited to your business needs.

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Marketing 2024 Email Marketing Social Media 195

7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2024

Let’s be honest - you’re a restaurant operator, not a marketing expert. However, with so much software on the market today, how do you know what to use and where to start? To help you out, we've listed some of the most used tools that even beginners in digital marketing can easily navigate.

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2024 Marketing Email Marketing SEO 221

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In a restaurant centric operation, it is the management team, including marketing, who determines the expressed needs of the market, what specific dishes would draw the most guest support, and how to manage all to ensure maximization of profit.

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Hiring Training Pricing Presentation 449

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2022

Vegan trends are not only limited to raw ingredients, but they are also spreading to other domains of foods and beverages, such as confectioneries. According to a recently published report by Future Market Insights, the global vegan cheese market is expected to witness a prominent growth rate of 9.3% from 2022-to 2032.

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Consumer Goods Allergens Food Supply Sustainability 492

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

A successful content marketing campaign should also help keep more customers for your restaurant long-term as well. This includes written content as well as images and videos of your food, beverages, atmosphere, and more. Ensure There Are No Technical SEO Errors.

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SEO Social Media Point of Sale Audits 450

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 19, 2023

Many, saw restaurants and taverns to be American while exposing others to their food, beverage, and style of hospitality. Prohibition and the Speakeasy: Prohibition from 1920-1933 made it illegal to produce, distribute, serve, or consume alcoholic beverages except as a sacrament in the church and for medicinal purposes prescribed by doctors.

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Hotels Influencer Compost Recycling 416

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

Make it fun! [] FOR THE SOMMELIER AND BARTENDER: Food and beverage pairing is a fast road to customer satisfaction and a great way to maximize profit potential for the restaurant. Show them about budgets, and marketing, human resource management and inventory control, menu planning and recipe costing, and how to build their personal brand.

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Front of House Customer Experience Dine-in Workshop 474

Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Just like in Escoffier’s kitchen there will be upward reporting through lead cooks, sous chefs, executive sous chefs, pastry chefs, executive chef, and food and beverage directors. This is very apparent in clubs, resorts, and hotels. Anything and everything is possible if you have a plan and are committed to staying the course.

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Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 505

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

Now the first question is: Can you sell this steak at $43 or does this exceed what the market will bear? The “soft issues” that go beyond measurement of dollars and cents point to a more robust overall “dining experience” when a guest is able to enjoy a broader spectrum of dishes and complementary beverages. SP = $43.33.

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Point of Sale Front of House Back of House Customer Experience 450

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 8, 2023

Welcome to the Goliath Consulting Group blog, where we share valuable insights and expert advice to help you excel in the competitive restaurant industry. Additionally, envision future growth opportunities, innovative menu additions, and effective marketing strategies to maintain a competitive edge.

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Dietary Restrictions Email Marketing Social Media Customer Experience 195

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

When a restaurant fails, the impact radiates across Main Street and affects an entire ecosystem of food and beverage providers, community banks, farmers, and many more,” said Chris Comparato, CEO of Toast. ” The platform includes tools like email marketing, coupons, and a loyalty program that are built-in and ready to go.

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Healthcare Employee Relations Online Ordering Customer Service 517

EATER

MARCH 1, 2021

But 20 years later, the large refrigerated probiotic beverage section at Whole Foods was dominated by a funky drink, covered with psychedelic labels and buzzwords like “rejuvenate,” “restore,” and “regenerate.” After I immigrated to Australia in the ’90s, my white friends mocked these ferments as “smelly,” “gross,” and “weird.”

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Food Social Media Workshop Point of Sale 345

EATER

MARCH 3, 2022

What many don’t know, though, is that these shops are almost always making their beverages with ingredients supplied by Herbalife, a multilevel marketing (MLM) company that sells dietary supplements, “nutritional shake mixes,” and protein powders. Of course you’re going to Instagram it. “My

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Recruiting Small Business Social Media Consumer Goods 317

Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Businesses like Dig Inn, Modern Market, IHOP, Panda Express have all launched self-delivery as a way to increase sales and meet the increasing demand for delivery. ” A detailed pro/con list of third-party vs self-delivery is found here on our previous blog (13). . And not just because of the high commission rate either.

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2021 Food Safety Point of Sale Kitchen Safety 339

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

It articulates what you do for customers, employees, and owners (your goals) and clarifies what you offer a specific market segment (your strategy). They describe what you do for customers, employees, and owners (your goals) and clarify what you offer for a specific market segment (your strategy). The result? If not, “can” it.

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Customer Service Fast Casual Customer Experience Back of House 370

Island Media Management

AUGUST 13, 2020

The past two decades have been an interesting time period for the food and beverage industry. Whether a business is a retail fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer, restaurant, or catering, there have been observable shifts in the way business owners market their products. There is only one overarching goal of marketing.

Beverage 64

Beverage Marketing Social Media Food 64

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Don’t forget that the restaurant industry has supported itself on the back of alcoholic beverage sales – this has been our model for decades. With an increase in the number of food recalls, and serious questions about the source and the process of bringing food to market, there is a growing mistrust in the integrity of the food supply.

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Fine Dining Point of Sale Food Supply Education 410

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.

Point of Sale 221

Point of Sale Email Marketing License Customer Service 221

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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Café Consumer Goods Customer Experience Beverage 179

Future Food

JULY 28, 2020

Food & Beverage Strategy - Future Focused Diversification of Food and Hospitality Destinations is the key to Success. If developers want food and beverage to continue to be the engine room of their projects, they must remember; one size does not fit all. Mercado Little Spain at Hudson Yards, New York Image via Citi Tour NY.

Beverage 78

Beverage Food Point of Sale Customer Experience 78

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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Delivery Social Media Marketing Online Ordering 98

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 – .

Delivery 98

Delivery Marketing Social Media Email Marketing 98

Cheetah

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Since we don’t see life getting any calmer in the near term, CBD will continue to explode on the market for some time! . Growth of the CBD market is going to continue to increase greatly over the next few years, according to Grandview Research. Where can I buy CBD beverages? How does this affect YOU?

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Food Beverage Consumer Goods Food Order 148

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2022

This is where a chef can build his or her style as uniquely marketable. Have your bar manager or sommelier offer a pairing tasting so that they know what beverages to recommend. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. If you have a signature, then use it and build it into the menu conversation with your cooks and service staff.

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Seasonal Menu Front of House Presentation Menu 346

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.” That’s why it’s not too early to start marketing to this young audience. But what about Gen Z, the so-called digital generation? Be open to change and innovation.

Social Media 210

Social Media Consumer Goods Loyalty Program Customer Service 210

Island Media Management

AUGUST 13, 2020

The past two decades have been an interesting time period for the food and beverage industry. Whether a business is a retail fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer, restaurant, or catering, there have been observable shifts in the way business owners market their products. There is only one overarching goal of marketing.

Beverage 52

Beverage Marketing Social Media Food 52

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. Company owner and podcast host Roger Beaudoin discusses a variety of topics ranging from branding and marketing to payroll and finances.

Coaching 195

Coaching Website Management Email Marketing Retail 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

The new, double-walled paper cups, made with paperboard certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Standard, are currently used to serve all Dunkin’ hot beverages, including coffee, espresso drinks, tea, and hot chocolate in the U.S. A 360-degree guest experience platform is a must-have for operators.”

Mobile Ordering 378

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order Hospitality 378

Embrace the Suck

MARCH 29, 2019

Obsession is the only way to break out of the red ocean of competition and sail into the blue ocean of market domination! It costs close to nothing to read a blog post, watch an educational YouTube video, or even go down and get a library card in your town (yes, public libraries still exist). Obsession is the cure for mediocrity.

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Training Hiring Take-out Book 242

Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

Examples of variable costs for a restaurant include food and beverage costs, costs associated with labor, and utilities. For example, a restaurant can analyze its food and beverage costs to identify opportunities for cost savings, such as purchasing ingredients in bulk, reducing waste, or renegotiating supplier contracts.

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Loyalty Program Waste Recycling Inventory 78

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2019

This investment represents the first institutional capital into Green Rabbit and positions the company to continue its growth in the $20 billion e-commerce food and grocery delivery market by adding additional talent to its workforce and further developing its supply chain automation capabilities. Six of the ten largest retailers in the U.S.

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Food Supply Franchise Franchising Customer Experience 217

Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

With the very food and beverages your restaurant relies upon to operate no longer assured, knowing who to trust and what to expect over the coming months becomes essential. 2021 was the Year of the Chickpea, and the trend will carry into 2022 – not just humus, but new products coming to market like chickpea-based ice cream, pastas, and flour.

Hotels 148

Hotels 2022 Menu Tip Distribution 148

Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 20, 2023

Therefore, offer Valentine’s Day specials for certain beverages, or create a new Valentine’s Day-themed cocktail menu that includes the typical colors and tastes familiar with the holiday, such as rose water, strawberries, chocolate, crème-based alcohol, and espresso.

Social Media 195

Social Media Restaurant Law Events 2022 195