7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

We started the Restaurant Growth Podcast in 2021 to provide a platform for the best and brightest minds in the restaurant and hospitality industry. From big, important ideas to use-today tactics, here are the best takeaways we heard on Season One of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. Restaurant owners do so much.

Social Media 448

Social Media Hiring Website Management Hospitality 448

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

For most modern consumers, the first taste of a restaurant happens virtually. They find restaurants via Google or Yahoo or Yelp where they peruse the reviews and vainly search for menus. To extend the reach of your restaurant in the real world, you’ve got to extend the reach of your restaurant online.

SEO 349

SEO Social Media Email Marketing Customer Experience 349

The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Introduction Social media has transformed the restaurant industry into a dynamic, interactive space. Today, its not just about serving food; its about crafting a digital experience that captures hearts and appetites. A strong social media presence is like your restaurants digital storefront.

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Social Media Customer Experience Seasonal Menu Online Ordering 78

7 Shifts

JANUARY 7, 2021

With a new year comes new challenges, and after the year for the industry that was 2020, we want to help set your restaurant up for success in 2021. As restaurants reopen and business starts to pick up again, it’s important you pick up your marketing plan, too. Which is where your restaurant marketing plan comes in.

Marketing 195

Marketing 2021 SEO Loyalty Program 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2020

Brands and The Habit, Chase and DoorDash, Waitr, Local Foods, C3 Signature, Pudu Tech, Southern Glazer's, Voodoo Doughnut, The Friendship Café and Digital Signage Expo. has agreed to acquire The Habit Restaurants, Inc., Beefing Up with Habit Acquisition. Brands, Inc. ” New CEO at Waitr.

Fast Casual 283

Fast Casual Online Ordering Customer Service Employee Relations 283

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, read about efforts to help the restaurant industry and heroes as well as "new normal" restaurant technology and products. The Dining Bond Initiative, a campaign that helps get funds to restaurants impacted by the coronavirus COVID-19, has gone global. Dining Bond Goes Global.

Mobile Ordering 378

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order Hospitality 378

Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 4, 2023

An insight into upcoming holidays and marketing strategies every restaurant owner needs to embrace. As the world comes alive with holiday spirit, it’s imperative that restaurant owners stay ahead of the game. Engage your chef to come up with innovative dishes that are exclusive to your restaurant.

Marketing 195

Marketing Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu Events 195

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. They're people leaders, customer service providers, line cooks, inventory managers, occasional bartenders, public relations reps, number crunchers, and even marketers. And the big restaurant brands are only getting bigger , making it even harder to stand out. Table of Contents.

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Seating Email Marketing Marketing SEO 221

Next Restaurants

JULY 23, 2021

As a restaurant business owner, it is sometimes difficult to juggle operating and marketing your restaurant all at once. Indeed, there needs to be some kind of balance between the effort you invest into your restaurant on a daily basis and the energy you spend on promoting this restaurant.

SEO 179

SEO Website Management Email Marketing Social Media 179

Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

Running a successful restaurant in 2025 means more than just great food—it requires smart financial decisions. With rising ingredient prices, labor shortages, and tighter margins, operators must find strategic ways to reduce restaurant costs without compromising quality or customer experience. Food cost control is crucial.

Loyalty Program 78

Loyalty Program Waste Recycling Inventory 78

Restaurant Engine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

What is the trick to getting free marketing for your restaurant? Next, your restaurant customers are happy when they dine with you. Now, you want to grow your restaurant, and you dont want to spend a ton of money to do it. The trick is to convince your current customers to do the marketing for you.

Social Media 52

Social Media Marketing Customer Experience Compost 52

7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

million worldwide, and in 2023, there were about 749,404 restaurants in the United States alone. This is where being well-equipped with a fool-proof restaurant marketing plan comes in. How do you create a good restaurant marketing strategy? Devise a strategy that works specifically for you.

Marketing 195

Marketing 2024 Email Marketing Social Media 195

Restaurant Engine

MAY 28, 2025

Get your customers excited for your new menu with a strong marketing plan. Are you expanding your menu at your restaurant? Introducing new menu items is a great idea because it keeps your restaurant fresh and competitive in an ever-growing industry. Restaurant Web Design, Made Easy. Use eye-catching icons like New!

Menu 52

Menu Marketing Email Marketing Social Media 52

Next Restaurants

AUGUST 2, 2022

Of all the industries to have been touched by this cascade of events, however, few have been as deeply impacted as the restaurant industry. One particularly promising revenue stream is to rent out your restaurant for private events. Of course, you’ll likely encounter challenges when making your restaurant a private event space.

Events 141

Events Marketing Social Media Customer Service 141

Restaurant Engine

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Tap your local area with creative strategies to increase revenue. You’ve spent time, money, and a lot of effort to get your restaurant off the ground. Every day you go to work hoping and expecting to see more actual diners inside your restaurant excited to sample your menu. What do you do? Create a Nextdoor Business Page.

Marketing 118

Marketing Social Media Coupons Small Business 118

Restaurant Engine

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

According to one survey , 62% of respondents check a restaurant’s social media before deciding to dine there. In addition, 42% of respondents prefer social media to search engines when they are looking for new restaurants. They plainly show the importance of social media for your restaurant.

Social Media 59

Social Media Website Management Customer Experience Entertainment 59

The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Restaurant-to-Consumer Social Media Engagement. If “a picture is worth a thousand words,” social media is to be thanked for taking Norwegian playwright Henrick Ibsen’s adage and using technology to digitally canvas the ether with multiple complex ideas, then framing them in a single image. Source: QSR. 89% of U.S. 89% of U.S.

Social Media 164

Social Media Loyalty Program Customer Service Customer Experience 164

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.

Delivery 98

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. More info is here.

Delivery 98

Delivery Marketing Social Media Email Marketing 98

Restaurant Engine

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Video marketing is here to stay. In fact, video marketing is key to your restaurant’s success this year. And this holds true for your restaurant. Today’s digital arena is focused on interesting, catchy, and unique videos that draw customers in. Your menu is the star of your restaurant. tweet this).

Social Media 114

Social Media Kitchen Safety Email Marketing Online Ordering 114

Next Restaurants

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

These days’ people tend to get more inclined towards bright video screens and striking graphics, especially in bars & restaurants. And getting in front of eyes is always an important aspect of marketing your restaurant. Dive into this handy guide and continue reading to get to know about the basics of digital advertising.

Advertising 122

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Indoor Media

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The warm weather meant a great boom for many restaurants and businesses, and outdoor dining helped a semblance of normalcy return to their sales. With chaos in the air, business owners have to get creative — and we’re here to help. Take this Wisconsin restaurant , for example. Why not take advantage of the free media coverage?

Small Business 144

Small Business Social Media Coupons Advertising 144

Future Food

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

A restaurant inspired by South American Street Food & East Asian cuisine Image via INCA. A restaurant inspired by South American Street Food & East Asian cuisine Image via INCA. A restaurant inspired by South American Street Food & East Asian cuisine Image via INCA. Happy customers spend more and more often.

Hospitality 148

Hospitality Customer Service Customer Experience Fine Dining 148

Cheetah

MAY 11, 2021

In May, the fantastic news we’ve all been waiting for finally came: San Francisco officially moved into the yellow tier (minimal risk), allowing indoor restaurants, bars, breweries, and wineries to reopen at 50% indoor capacity! Restaurant Reopening Requirements. Restaurant Reopening Requirements. Start by revisiting your menu.

Back of House 148

Back of House Front of House Food Supply Coaching 148

Bingage

DECEMBER 2, 2019

There is one thing that makes the restaurant industry so interesting? The rapid change in nature…it can be anything in the form of technology, customer preferences, marketing trends or anything. Related Read – 13 Simple yet Creative New year Restaurant Promotion Ideas. million new restaurant jobs.

Social Media 96

Social Media Online Ordering Employee Relations Sourcing 96

Next Restaurants

OCTOBER 31, 2019

When hunger strikes, what’s the first thing people do to find a new restaurant? Take to their phones and devices to track down the hottest, highest rated restaurant nearby. In fact, 90% of people research a restaurant online before dining there , according to Upserve. Post Consistently on Your Restaurant’s Social Channels.

Email Marketing 88

Email Marketing Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program 88

Next Restaurants

JUNE 30, 2021

When opening a bar or restaurant, one of the first questions folks ask is “Where do get money for the business?” First of all, you need to determine the format and concept of your new restaurant, draw up a business plan, and budget startup costs and continuing costs. Choosing a Location for Your New Restaurant.

Bar 103

Bar Seasonal Menu Advertising Restaurant Law 103

Bingage

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

This is a great time to come above all the daily restaurant task like ordering and cooking the same food and serving the favourite dish of customers. Shake thing ups with these simple yet creative new year restaurant promotion ideas that actually can work and can be implemented with fewer efforts. Go with Mild decoration.

Loyalty Program 81

Loyalty Program Social Media Email Marketing Advertising 81

Indoor Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Many customers may feel better eating takeout than visiting your restaurant in person due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This underscores the importance of promoting takeout as a restaurant business. Some creative restaurant promotion ideas can help promote your restaurant takeout business to keep your customers coming back.

Loyalty Program 78

Loyalty Program Email Marketing Social Media Advertising 78

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.

Marketing 77

Marketing 2021 Email Marketing Social Media 77

Restaurant365

APRIL 9, 2020

Marketing for restaurants has never been more critical. Your online presence is a key component of a successful marketing effort for your restaurant business. When considering starting a marketing campaign, it’s first essential to understand your target audience. Prioritize local SEO.

Marketing 88

Marketing Social Media Email Marketing Mobile Ordering 88

Sling

JULY 4, 2021

Restaurant marketing has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. With the rise of the internet and the ubiquity of smartphones and tablets, the vast majority of marketing efforts are concentrated online. But there are still effective marketing channels available offline too. 1) Produce A Food-Prep Video.

Marketing 78

Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program Food Truck 78

Indoor Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

It’s no secret that you’re in the restaurant business for more than the love of food. There’s not a magic potion, but there are some things that will work better than others to increase restaurant sales. What is the best restaurant advertising campaign you can run? Register Tape Coupon Advertising for Restaurants.

Advertising 78

Advertising Coupons Email Marketing Social Media 78

Next Restaurants

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Digital marketing has become universal with almost every business finding ways to use this to their advantage. And restaurants are no exception. By implementing SEO to your restaurant’s website , you can look forward to higher in-store sales, increased footfalls, and better chances of being found online.

SEO 101

SEO 2020 Online Ordering Sports 101

Bingage

AUGUST 29, 2019

Influencer marketing : Well I hope it’s not a new term for you because when we talk about the term “marketing” social media and digital marketing is always on the top. Here will be discussing influencer marketing in a restaurant and what are the advantages of endorsing influencer for marketing in depth.

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Influencer Marketing Social Media Advertising 72

Next Restaurants

MAY 26, 2020

Even though the COVID-19 pandemic persists across the globe , governments have started easing lockdown restrictions and allowing restaurants to reopen finally. . Here’s a quick checklist to help you make safe choices while ensuring business continuity: Redesign Your Restaurant’s Offerings. The webinar is on May 28th, 2020 at 4pm ET.

Webinar 88

Webinar Social Media Food Safety Cash Management 88

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

Whether your restaurant is opening soon or has been open for some time, you’ll need to make some decisions on hiring an internal marketing team. Too many people applying for marketing jobs believe posting on instagram and snap chat qualifies them as a marketing director. Website blog posts and updates.

Marketing 76

Marketing Email Marketing SEO Social Media 76