Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Sit-down restaurant Red Robin, meanwhile, is another example of how branding and brand personality should influence everything about a restaurant, not just the logo design. This is true for any type of business, but especially for restaurants. Start a Food Blog. Color Choice Matters.

Marketing 474

Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Online Ordering 474

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world. Who influenced you, where have you worked in the process of building your skills? Here are some that have, in the past, been posted on my office door when I was a chef and later as an educator. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.

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Consumer Goods Presentation Leadership Dine-in 290

Culinary Cues

APRIL 15, 2020

Whether it is the environment, the postal service, senior citizens, global partnerships, healthcare, or restaurants – there is a tendency to set aside or forget just how important these businesses, global responsibilities, and people truly are to our existence. Restaurants are more than places where we can fill our stomachs – so much more.

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Travel Small Business Point of Sale Back of House 463

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 19, 2023

PART ONE: An Immigrant Nation Melting Pot: America was the land of opportunity and tens of thousands came to our shores, through Ellis Island, and stood at the gates of New York ready to become American and bring their ethnic influence the country’s profile. Restaurants have always been there as an oasis for people when times are tough.

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Hotels Influencer Compost Recycling 416

Culinary Cues

MARCH 25, 2021

There is no greatness without a passion to be great – whether it’s the aspiration of an athlete or an artist, a scientist, a parent, business owner (or chef).”. Greatness is realized both in the moment and through strategic planning, but greatness is still greatness no matter how small or how lofty the task. Author unknown.

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Communication Coaching Fine Dining Influencer 450

Culinary Cues

MAY 12, 2022

OK, I have been involved in the restaurant business for more than 50 years – I hear what you are saying, but I pose the question again: “Is this meal really worth $100 (or more)?” www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Search through the more than 700 articles on the business of food. Doesn’t it eventually come down to this?

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Pricing Consumer Goods Training Small Business 442

7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2020

So here’s the question a lot of restaurateurs are asking: how do you start drastically cutting expenses to give your business the best chance of recovery? Utilities At first glance, utilities might not seem like something you can control, but you have a lot of options to influence the amount you pay on restaurant utilities.

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BOH POS Influencer Point of Sale 368

Culinary Cues

APRIL 29, 2022

This is a direct message to all of those young cooks just starting out, dishwashers, culinary students, and seasoned veterans of the kitchen – you can go as far as you want to go in the food business as long as you are willing to put in the work, build a plan, and stick to the plan. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Influencer Small Business Book Take-out 448

7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Here’s how to plan your restaurant’s grand opening (or re- opening) to get back to business with a bang. Pssst, if this is your first opening, check out our blog on How to Start a Restaurant! ] Set a goal for your restaurant’s grand opening—whether it’s seating capacity, an order volume, or revenue for your first day back in business.

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Events Social Media Kitchen Safety Seating 351

The Rail

MARCH 7, 2023

By Sarah Jarosz, Contributor Social media has revolutionized how businesses market their products and services, and restaurants are no exception. Whether you're a small, local restaurant or a large, chain restaurant, social media can be a powerful tool to help you attract new customers and build brand awareness.

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Social Media Customer Experience Small Business Influencer 299

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Below are a few examples of small and big F&B chains applying unique marketing techniques. What’s working right now: Hours should be updated everywhere: Facebook, google my business, yelp, your website, etc. An app-first experience for restaurant chains. Gift cards and cashback vouchers to increase footfall.

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Marketing Social Media Food Safety Email Marketing 585

Culinary Cues

JUNE 4, 2023

Fiction, non-fiction, newspapers, cookbooks, respectable blogs, menus, etc. It’s really a “small world” industry and what you say gets around. You will fail to be good at your job is you are not good at caring for yourself. Find a hobby that makes you smile. Read whenever and whatever you can.

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Brewery Equipment Book Blog 418

7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

But as restaurants reopen and business starts to pick up again, it’s important you pick up your marketing plan too. Their business is built on the power of word of mouth—one of, if not the most useful marketing tools in the book. Create a blog section on your website.

Marketing 418

Marketing 2020 SEO Loyalty Program 418

Hot Schedules

MARCH 15, 2021

Health Insurance Requirements for Small & Medium Businesses. Unfortunately, many small and medium-sized businesses can’t afford to offer health benefits. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation , only 30 percent of US businesses with fewer than 50 employees provide health insurance to their workers.

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Small Business Insurance Employee Relations Recruiting 109

Bingage

MAY 9, 2021

We got simple strategies, If you read the blog to the end, you would get informational insights about your business. Hence, today the businesses are now starving to keep up with this super-fast customer base. 77% of customers who have had a positive experience with your business would recommend it to their friends.”.

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Small Business Loyalty Program Social Media Customer Service 98

Future Food

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Realities: An insider’s view of running a small “hospo” business. We, at Future Food, are employed to deliver best practice food and beverage service standards and to ensure that all businesses we work with are striving to push the bar higher. Small business is fantastic, nothing like being your own boss… they say.

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Small Business Food Supply Hospitality Customer Service 83

EATER

MARCH 1, 2021

Over the last several years, it has become big business for white-owned companies to “discover” “new” ferments from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) cultures and bring them to Western markets. After five years, we closed the business and I went on to study the potential health benefits of fermented foods as a Ph.D.

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Food Social Media Workshop Point of Sale 345

Indoor Media

OCTOBER 19, 2017

As small business owners, you’re busy … to say the least. While the success of small businesses is often contingent on advertising, many owners simply do not have the time or resources to commit to these efforts. With a little strategizing, businesses of any size can see results.

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Small Business Advertising Social Media Coupons 78

The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Soft Openings – Test the waters with a small audience to gather real-time feedback. Collaborating with Influencers and Food Bloggers Expand your reach by involving influencers: Offer complimentary tastings to popular foodies. Media Events – Invite journalists and bloggers to spread the word.

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Menu Social Media Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu 88

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 16, 2019

There are many things that we would like to improve, many facets of the business that we would like to bring back to the “good old days”, and many words of advice that we would like to share. When we rush and cut corners because we are busy – we violate the trust that customers invest in and relinquish our pride at the same time.

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Uniforms Equipment Small Business Customer Experience 323

EATER

JUNE 1, 2023

Her blog, AI Weirdness , chronicles what happens when she trains neural networks on everything from paint colors to animal names. A recipe for “small sandwiches” from 2017 included the measurement “1 salad dressing.” They simply regurgitate patterns. Of course, AI has come a long way from Shane’s experiments in the 2010s.

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Dietary Restrictions Training Blog Information 264

The Restaurant Group

MAY 25, 2025

Online Reputation for Small Restaurants is critical to attract customers and build trust. Managing how people see your business online can mean the difference between success and struggle. This includes responding to reviews, correcting details about your business, and keeping your digital presence positive.

Social Media 78

Social Media Customer Experience Customer Service Small Business 78

The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

A single negative review can influence how customers see your business. People tend to trust reviews from other diners, and one unfavorable restaurant critique can influence their decision to avoid your business. This small step adds a human touch to your message. Reference specific details from their review.

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Customer Experience Customer Service Influencer Small Business 78

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. Zuul Studios works with restaurants and real estate owners to leverage their existing brand equity and kitchen infrastructure into digital, delivery-forward businesses.

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order Hospitality 378

The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The Importance of Upselling Increases Check Averages Every small upsell opportunity boosts the total bill. ” Offering Samples Enticing Guests with Free Tastings A small sample of a premium dish can lead to a full order. A personalized dessert plate or a small toast can make the experience unforgettable.

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Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service Email Marketing 68

7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2024

You got into this business because of your passion for food and hospitality. Best restaurant marketing tools, software, and platforms for your business We rounded up and categorized various restaurant marketing tools by type, including email marketing, SEO, SMS, and social media tools. month, Business - $499.95/month

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2024 Marketing Email Marketing SEO 221

Indoor Media

JANUARY 12, 2021

If your restaurant has a website, you’re halfway to creating a blog. Blogging is an effective way to reach hungry consumers in your area and build an audience. By publishing helpful and relevant content, your restaurant can increase its local influence and reach new customers and regulars alike.

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Blog Coupons Advertising Influencer 78

Restaurant Engine

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Create a Nextdoor Business Page. With your Nextdoor Business Page , you can plug in and connect with potential customers in your direct vicinity. It’s a neighborhood hub that lets residents in specific areas interact with one another and local businesses. Reach out to local influencers to help drive traffic to your restaurant.

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Marketing Social Media Coupons Small Business 118

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2020

“Over the past few years, we’ve focused on becoming a total access brand by growing our delivery business, expanding our online ordering and mobile channels and enhancing the in-store experience by introducing drive-thrus, kiosks and technology-centric solutions for operations,” Bendel said. ” New CEO at Waitr.

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Fast Casual Customer Service Online Ordering Employee Relations 283

The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Collaborate with Influencers and Food Bloggers Partnering with local influencers and food bloggers can expand your reach. Collaborate with Local Businesses Partner for Cross-Promotions Offer joint deals with nearby shops or services. Start small, adapt as needed, and watch your restaurant buzz with happy diners.

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Loyalty Program Customer Experience Social Media Customer Service 78

7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

These strategies can combine traditional restaurant advertising techniques like pamphlets, billboards, and radio promotions with modern ideas like running paid ads, advertising on social media, and collaborating with influencers. Following these steps, you can create a marketing strategy suited to your business needs.

Marketing 195

Marketing 2024 Email Marketing Social Media 195

Bingage

JULY 18, 2020

Everybody knows about its significance, yet without fusing the latest trends & strategies in digital marketing, the business can’t receive its greatest rewards. Be easy to find out by your local audience, register your business on Google my business, and increase your searchability on Google. Let’s start – 1.

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Delivery Social Media Marketing Online Ordering 98

Bingage

JULY 18, 2020

Everybody knows about its significance, yet without fusing the latest trends & strategies in digital marketing business can’t receive its greatest rewards. Be easy to find out by your local audience, register your business on Google my business, and increase your searchability on Google. Let’s start – .

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Delivery Marketing Social Media Email Marketing 98

ChowNow

JANUARY 17, 2020

As you cross items off your checklists and get ready for the big day, you’ll also need to prepare to market your business and connect with your guests. Demetri Tsolakis (left) and his business partner, Stefanos Ougrinis (right). In fact, 90% of guests research a restaurant before dining—more than any other business type.

Online Ordering 195

Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Food Order 195

7 Shifts

JANUARY 7, 2021

As restaurants reopen and business starts to pick up again, it’s important you pick up your marketing plan, too. Their business is built on the power of word of mouth—one of, if not the most useful marketing tools in the book. Create a blog section on your website. Your competitor analysis needs to include the digital space too.

Marketing 195

Marketing 2021 SEO Loyalty Program 195

The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Influencer marketing is proving to be indispensable for restaurant marketing in the new normal. Using a combination of alluring photos and videos of food, influencers work their magic to get their audiences to try out an outlet. For example, a mid-level influencer, who has 10-100k followers, may demand $250-$400 for their services.

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Influencer Marketing Food Social Media 52

Hot Schedules

MARCH 29, 2021

Where Business Meets Technology. As in his own words: “As a programmer, I used to develop new things that helped the business which was a great feeling, however as a product owner I get to implement my ideas and see actual results. Assen Kapitanov on His Journey as a Product Owner at Fourth. In the right way.”

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Technology Insurance Healthcare Employee Relations 148