Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

Sometimes the change curve can be mapped out allowing ample time to gear up with new skills, new products, new methods of production, and a laser focused marketing strategy, while on occasion, something environmental takes place that forces a more immediate response. Such is the case in 2021.

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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. Whether you need to brush up on your restaurant slang or you need to swap a shift, we've got you covered. Resources for working in restaurants. Tune into the restaurant growth podcast.

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Bingage

APRIL 16, 2024

In this blog, we are uncovering the top 5 most trusted Loyalty programs in India for restaurants and small businesses. Starting a Restaurant business is easy, but running a successful business is a tough task. That is where a restaurant loyalty program plays a crucial role. Easy integration with the current POS System.

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Bingage

APRIL 16, 2024

In this blog, we are uncovering the top 5 most trusted Loyalty programs in India for restaurants and small businesses. Starting a Restaurant business is easy, but running a successful business is a tough task. That is where a restaurant loyalty program plays a crucial role. Easy integration with the current POS System.

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Social Hospitality

AUGUST 8, 2021

Make your restaurant stand out online by using social proof as the foundation of your digital marketing strategy. Proactively collect ratings and reviews Nearly 90% of people research restaurants online before dining out. Start proactively collecting reviews for your restaurant.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

The goal of every restaurant and every chef is to create memorable experiences for the guest. We may complain about the guest who is taking loads of pictures of their food and posting them on Instagram, but deep inside we get a bit of a rush when it happens. It is, and must be, a team effort. Does this seem farfetched?

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Indoor Media

JULY 27, 2017

When you own a growing restaurant, every day you strive to create a friendly atmosphere and be a part of your customers’ daily routines or perhaps even lifelong memories. This includes new restaurant marketing ideas and even operational tips. Nation’s Restaurant News. Next Restaurants. Look no further!

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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.

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Social Hospitality

MAY 18, 2020

It’s also because marketing teams have more opportunities to create innovative campaigns to boost sales. Anyone who runs a hotel or restaurant is a salesperson. If it’s the peak of the season, you compete with all local restaurants and hotels. That’s not just because people are traveling more. Form a Commercial Team.

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7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

It’s been months since restaurants across the US, Canada, and beyond were forced to shutter their dining areas in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Plus, as part of our COVID-19 resources initiative , it’s time we pivot our own content to help your restaurant have a successful reopening. I'm so sorry, I'm not doing that anymore.’

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Social Hospitality

JULY 5, 2019

Digital marketing has revolutionized the marketing landscape, especially for restaurants. Even if your restaurant is well established, you have to keep up with current marketing trends in order to remain competitive. Are you marketing your restaurant in the right way? Leverage Social Media Marketing.

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7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Restaurants took a major hit from COVID-19 in 2020, with sales dropping by 79% in mid-March. If your restaurant was forced to shut down during the worst of the pandemic, then you’re not alone. Here’s how to plan your restaurant’s grand opening (or re- opening) to get back to business with a bang. 1 Set goals for the event ??

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

According to a survey conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence, 40% of Americans are ordering more food for takeout and delivery now than they were before the pandemic. This rise in digital interactions has made it critical for restaurants to have well-designed websites. How to build your restaurant’s website.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 16, 2021

Today, consumers want convenient and easy ways to order food from your restaurant. Statista notes that in 2020, 760 million users were using online ordering for their restaurant takeout and delivery orders, a 20% increase year-over-year. But, these can cost your restaurant quite a bit. Drives More Revenue.

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Buzztime Business

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Why write New Year’s resolutions when you can use these 5 bar and restaurant goals instead? Resolution #1 – Boost Check Averages It’s the holy grail of bar and restaurant goals: bigger checks. Action: Tune Up Your Playlist Adjust your playlist by daypart as one of your bar and restaurant goals. Put fun on the menu.

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 24, 2023

In today’s competitive food industry, effective local restaurant marketing is the key to success. For restaurants seeking to increase their customer base, enhance visibility, and build long-lasting relationships with patrons, a well-rounded marketing strategy tailored to the local community is essential.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

There’s rarely been a more difficult time for restaurants than the past year. Combining a shortage of customers and employees as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic with the ongoing flux of health code restrictions, restaurants are struggling to drive traffic and relevance within respective customer bases.

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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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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2021

You may serve the best food on the block, but if your restaurant doesn't match its dishes with plausible customer service, your customers may never come back. That's why it's important to provide an outstanding dining experience from the second your customer's enter your restaurant, till the moment they leave. Table of Contents.

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Social Hospitality

JUNE 15, 2019

On its surface, Instagram is simple. But if you do all that, and your follower numbers don’t budge, it may be time to consider a deeper dive into your Instagram strategy. Your Instagram popularity may have little to do with the quality of your food or service. Sure, there are ways to make your food more Instagram-worthy.

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ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

When brainstorming restaurant marketing ideas, many restaurateurs seek out strategies that will help bring in new customers. Marketing to your existing customers keeps your restaurant top of mind leading to increased order frequency and higher ticket sizes. Start a restaurant loyalty program.

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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. That’s why digital marketing is so important. Consider the fact that 30% of 18-35 year olds will actively avoid restaurants with a weak Instagram presence.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

We don't have to tell you that the restaurant industry has a turnover problem. Restaurants are a transitional industry for many—but many of the reasons that workers quit are entirely preventable. 8 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers Quit — And How To Prevent It. 7shifts Tip Pooling and Distribution Software for Restaurants.

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Restaurant Engine

JUNE 10, 2020

Restaurant competition is fierce. There are only so many diners to go around, and restaurants are often after the same pool of diners. Get creative with your target audience on Instagram. In this article, we look at 10 benefits of promoting your restaurant on Instagram. 1: Instagram is Cost Effective.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2020

” But restaurants must first survive the winter – literally and figuratively. Still, survey data from the National Restaurant Association offers hope that many diners will maintain current on-premises (outside dining) habits through the winter. Marketing Moves to Make Now. That sentiment is positive news.

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Social Hospitality

MAY 18, 2020

It’s also because marketing teams have more opportunities to create innovative campaigns to boost sales. Anyone who runs a hotel or restaurant is a salesperson. Create Special Offers for Customers If it’s the peak of the season, you compete with all local restaurants and hotels. Offer time-sensitive deals and coupons.

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Hospitality Marketing Social Media Hotels 195

Bingage

MARCH 18, 2023

However, If you’ve visited back the place/store/brand for the second, fourth, or fifth time to purchase then the brand has a good customer retention marketing strategy. In this blog, we’ll look at the best strategies to turn visitors into brand advocates right here. Do you know why? What’s the reason? Did you know?

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7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

We’ve created this COVID-19 restaurant closure guide to help restaurateurs like you navigate these difficult times. If local laws mandate that you have to shut your restaurant down, then you must comply. If your state considers restaurants non-essential, then you must shut down for the time being.

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Bingage

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

This is the best time for a restaurant owner or manager to come up with some thought-provoking marketing ideas. Using Facebook and Instagram’s live functionality to promote your shows is a fantastic idea. Valentine’s Day week 2022 is arriving soon, Couple must be hunting a place to celebrate the special day.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 19, 2020

Any restaurant or F&B business can leverage this form of marketing to their benefit, it just requires a little know-how in the realm of digital networking. For example, let’s imagine an online reviewer who exclusively reviews low-priced fast food restaurants. Find Bloggers in Your Niche. Micro vs. Macro Influencers.

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7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

While you must follow the strict guidelines to ensure the safety of your staff and customers, that’s not to say you can’t take advantage of an empty restaurant to improve your knowledge of restaurant management, running a business, and creating a recipe for success when you eventually get back to business as usual. Published: 2017 ??

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2020

After a period of time – that restaurant meal was pushed to the back burner. Time will quickly tell as restaurants begin to open and operators try to coax back those cooks, chefs, and servers to an industry that still has a few warts that need to be addressed. Is this a barometer for change? Is this where we are at?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Advances in phone camera technology and the ease of uploading to the internet have made video marketing not only a possibility for most businesses, but a necessity. In 2017, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg discussed the importance of video to the future of internet marketing. This is an easy one that any restaurant can do.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Improving your restaurant’s SERP rankings can help generate more online visibility and subsequently more online sales. Six Tips to Improve Your Restaurant’s Local SERP Rankings. Here are six tips to help your restaurant’s local SERP rankings. Commercial intent is key when it comes to keywords for restaurants.

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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.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 26, 2020

Building a well thought out strategy for starting up the restaurant engine after we move forward is paramount and will, in the process of thinking it through, give every chef and restaurateur a spark of excitement to lean on. There is so much to think about, so many decisions to make, and so much angst about what the future holds.

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Restaurant Engine

JULY 27, 2022

Grab online users attention to draw them into your restaurant. It’s never been more important to draw customers into your restaurant and increase your online ordering. You want to find new customers and retain your current ones through attractive and enticing marketing. Where is your restaurant? 2: Leverage Social Media.

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