Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

COMMUNICATION. As much as communication is always the number one criticism of those on the receiving end – it will be even more so during times of crisis. Communicate profusely with your business guests – use all of the mediums available and make the communication positive and uplifting. CREATING A BUZZ.

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Social Media Communication Loyalty Program Training 438

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Here you'll find links to our favorite blog and support articles, information about 7shifts Academy, our social media profiles, and more. Check us out on social media. From upset customers to drama with your coworkers, here are ways to help manage the storm. Welcome to our Employee Resources Hub!

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FOH BOH Social Media Fine Dining 195

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Having an online presence that’s consistent, accessible, and engaging is one of the best ways for your restaurant to make a great first impression to prospective customers. 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

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

As a restaurant owner, you know how difficult it is to win a customer's attention and make them keep coming back to your restaurant. Consumer-facing industries like food & beverage see more short-term purchases based on emotional triggers—which means maintaining a healthy bottom line becomes a challenge without a dedicated customer base.

Email Marketing 195

Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Point of Sale 195

7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

Due to the volatile situation caused by COVID-19, restaurateurs across the globe are having to temporarily close their businesses to support social distancing. However, many states that are forcing restaurants to stop their dine-in services are allowing them to operate as takeout and delivery-only establishments.

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Social Media Restaurant Law Employee Relations Communication 312

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

They're people leaders, customer service providers, line cooks, inventory managers, occasional bartenders, public relations reps, number crunchers, and even marketers. It is your roadmap to attracting and retaining customers. Identify Target Customers. Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. Table of Contents.

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Seating Email Marketing Marketing SEO 221

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Customers are going to be hesitant to dine indoors. By providing a safe, pleasant and healthy indoor dining experience, and promoting and marketing it to your new and past customers, restaurants can help to hasten the return of customers and keep everyone safe. That tables are too close.

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Marketing Social Media Food Safety Email Marketing 234

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

A successful business plan covers everything from the food you’ll serve to how your restaurant will look and how you want your customers to feel. The CDC offers several steps you can take to reduce the risk of illness for your customers, employees, and your community while building trust.

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Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

After all, intuitive design and up-to-date information can turn a website visitor into a paying customer. Add photos and videos to show customers what they can expect. Share press and customer reviews for external validation. Allow customers to place takeout and delivery orders through your website.

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Design Social Media Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 397

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Native or first-party delivery doesn't rely on a separate service to take and send out orders. This comes with two huge advantages: high margins and owned customer data. Owning your customer and delivery data is invaluable. Owning your customer and delivery data is invaluable. Logistics and Delivery ??

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Online Ordering Ordering Customer Service Food Order 341

QSR Automations

APRIL 29, 2024

In the fast-paced world of restaurant management, making sure everything runs smoothly and customers are satisfied is key. ConnectSmart® Host gives restaurant hosts the tools they need to simplify the waitlists and the reservation process, which in turn, keeps everyone updated in real-time by communicating instantly with servers.

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Front of House Back of House Social Media Fast Casual 52

Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2020

For nearly four decades the job of cook dominated the media and served as a major point of conversation and entertainment for guests of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. Now – start to build on anticipation. [] COMMUNICATE FREQUENTLY. Your regular customers were your ambassadors and your raving fans.

Social Media 288

Social Media Entertainment Email Marketing Customer Experience 288

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

This includes greeting guests and thanking them for their patronage, conducting tableside checks, and resolving any customer complaints quickly, effectively, and empathetically. The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience.

Management 397

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

Restaurant Engine

APRIL 26, 2023

You can create customer engagement in many places, including the digital arena. Customer engagement is a term you hear a lot about these days. In fact, one study shows that 80% of customers say the experiences they have with your business are as important to them as your food and services. Showcase new product offerings.

Email Marketing 105

Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Mobile Ordering 105

QSR Automations

JANUARY 15, 2024

This leads to increased satisfaction among customers, in turn raising profits and even increasing mystery dining scores by 14%. Enhanced Communication and Collaboration Efficient communication is the backbone of any successful restaurant operation. Join our blog list: Subscribe!

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2024 Operations Front of House Social Media 52

Chowly

APRIL 17, 2024

Addressing the Entire Customer Journey Both Targetable and Chowly recognize the necessity of integrating product and service to effectively serve SMBs in the restaurant industry, which starts with understanding and optimizing each stage of the customer journey. Once a purchase is made, the focus shifts to retention and advocacy.

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Marketing Social Media Email Marketing Online Ordering 52

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Even the most loyal guest will start to drift away if they can’t depend on the service, the product, or the hours of operation. Even when the owner is present – he or she must depend on the consistent interactions between customers and the restaurant’s employees. Engage them and they will become your ambassadors.

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Cash Management Point of Sale Leadership Website Management 269

Bingage

JULY 21, 2022

You need to make sure your restaurant is as festive as possible this time of year—and that means catering to the needs of your customers. This will help you attract more customers during this time. Offer Loyalty Rewards to your Customers – Here’s how. Rewards encourage customers to keep coming back again and again.

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Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Seasonal Menu 98

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

The news may raise concerns for both customers and operators alike because it’s no secret just how contagious COVID-19 can be in public places. With less inventory and even fewer customers coming in, we recommend that you widen your margins and revamp your offerings. Offer Safe and Contact-Free Services.

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Social Media Food Safety Cash Management Kitchen Safety 215

QSR Automations

MAY 2, 2024

In this realm of precision, technology is a game-changer, it can revolutionize the way bars operate and enhance the customer experience. Food items ordered from the bar are prepped promptly, ingredients are precisely portioned, and service is executed with impeccable timing.

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Social Media Front of House Innovation Technology 64

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

In this blog, we will discuss the various facets being utilized to enhance the entire operation of the ghost kitchen efficiently. For instance, Denny's, an American table service diner-style restaurant chain, launched two ghost kitchen brands in 2021 to increase its market share. POS systems have evolved into operations hubs.

Online Ordering 196

Online Ordering Point of Sale Website Management Inventory 196

Future Food

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Reconnecting with Customers Building Loyalty and Maximising Sales by leveraging unique Points of Difference (PODs). Maintaining a loyal and diverse customer base has never been more important in a time when most consumers are scrutinising how and where they spend their disposable income. Image via The Street.

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Point of Sale Social Media Customer Service Consumer Goods 141

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2021

As the world quickly came to a screeching halt in the early months of 2020, restaurants quickly accelerated an already existing shift towards digitalization to adapt to customers' new safety and priorities. For some customers, digital touchpoints may be the only ones they have with your brand. Prioritize Digital Experiences.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Online Ordering 203

Get Beyond

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore effective strategies for small business owners to maintain a healthy work-life balance during the holiday season, allowing you to fully embrace the festive spirit without compromising your business’s success. Communicate with Your Team If you have a team, effective communication is paramount.

Small Business 52

Small Business Email Marketing Social Media Communication 52

Bingage

JULY 18, 2020

Their target consumer base is tech-savvy and stays energetic on social media platforms. In this post, we are going to discuss how the cloud kitchen can leverage the power of Social media. If possible start a blog that allows you to produce good content on the relevant subject. Be engaging on Social Media.

Delivery 98

Delivery Social Media Marketing Online Ordering 98

Indoor Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Once established and done consistently, it gives you credibility among your competitors and builds trust with your customers. Branding is the most powerful marketing tool you have and tells customers what they can expect from your services. It drives new customers in and keeps the old ones coming back.

Email Marketing 131

Email Marketing Advertising Customer Service Social Media 131

Sling

JULY 4, 2021

Post it on every social media channel you can think of. There’s nothing like high-quality photos of food to whet your customers’ appetites and get them in the door. Then, like the video you shot, display them on all your social media channels, on your website, and in your blog posts. Profile is complete.

Marketing 78

Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program Food Truck 78

Bingage

APRIL 5, 2020

There is another fear is in mind that customers are not going to trust eating out after that coronavirus pandemic. We all know that the outbreak of COVID-19 and its effects will impact all businesses, including the hard-working owners, farmers, operators, online delivery services, staff, and simply on everyone in the food industry.

Marketing 95

Marketing Social Media Employee Relations Email Marketing 95

Restaurant Engine

JULY 22, 2020

The customer experience starts with your online presence before it gets to your dining room. It’s often the “door” your customers first walk through. You want to always be working on improving customer experience for your restaurant online. How to Boost Customer Satisfaction. Create a Customer Experience Strategy.

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Customer Experience Customer Service Online Ordering Social Media 126

Bingage

JULY 18, 2020

Their target consumer base is tech-savvy and stays energetic on social media platforms. In this post, we are going to discuss how the cloud kitchen can leverage the power of Social media. If possible start a blog that allows you to produce good content on the relevant subject. Be engaging on Social Media .

Delivery 98

Delivery Marketing Social Media SEO 98

The Restaurant Group

JUNE 15, 2023

It’s primarily knowing who you are as a brand and eloquently and compellingly communicating that to your audience through visual and verbal elements. Without a well-defined USP communicated via your brand identity, you may end up simply as a fad or a generic restaurant that doesn’t command recall. To Sum it All Up….

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Uniforms Social Media Communication Customer Service 78

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

This includes greeting guests and thanking them for their patronage, conducting tableside checks, and resolving any customer complaints quickly, effectively, and empathetically. The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

Lavu

MARCH 6, 2020

The success of a restaurant depends on the ability to attract and retain customers. To improve restaurant customer engagement and satisfaction, restaurant leverage should technology to offer better services. At the heart of restaurant technology for marketing is customer analytics. Customer Engagement.

Technology 78

Technology Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media 78

Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Overview In 2023, small restaurant owners faced challenges but stayed strong, supported by loyal customers and robust spending. The restaurant industry’s optimism rests on customer loyalty, with 9 in 10 consumers considering dining out an essential lifestyle choice. Job opportunities expanded, with over 2.6

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2024 Loyalty Program 2023 Point of Sale 96

Restaurant365

JULY 24, 2020

Sometimes called a virtual restaurant, virtual kitchen or cloud kitchen, a ghost kitchen is a food-service business that serves customers exclusively through online orders. The focus of this blog post is to help existing restaurants launch their own ghost kitchens. How a ghost kitchen works. Size of U.S.

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Front of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety Customer Service 147

Bingage

JULY 21, 2022

You need to make sure your restaurant is as festive as possible this time of year—and that means catering to the needs of your customers. This will help you attract more customers during this time. Offer Loyalty Rewards to your Customers – Here’s how. Rewards encourages customers to keep coming back again and again.

Marketing 52

Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Seasonal Menu 52

Apicbase

JANUARY 12, 2023

Why email marketing works for food service operations. It consistently drives customer retention. To gain repeat customers, your interaction shouldn’t end once they’ve paid the bill. It opens the way to direct customer communication. It takes fewer resources than social media. Service protocols.

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Email Marketing Marketing Tip Distribution Social Media 52