Social Hospitality

MAY 6, 2020

Hotel Trundle Shares Stories of Happiness. They use this hashtag to share stories of happiness on Instagram. Many of those working in New York City have to travel long distances to and from their homes after putting in 18-hour days,” said Ty Warner, the founder and chairman of Ty Warner Hotels and Resorts, which owns the property.

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Sling

OCTOBER 6, 2022

In this article, the experts at Sling answer both those questions with a list of employee incentive programs that actually work. Simply pick and choose the ones that are right for your business and don’t be afraid to exercise your creativity and try new things until you find what works for your team. 1) Bring your pet to work.

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Restaurant Engine

MARCH 15, 2023

Let’s look at seven ideas to increase your restaurant’s website traffic. #1: Paying attention to SEO means you are actively working to optimize your site for search engines. It takes diligence to create, plan, and write your blog posts. Blog posts are essential. So, how can you do it? Post frequently.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Before you get any ideas for a cheesy radio spot, take a step back and look at the bigger picture. They should all work together to create a smooth customer journey, from their initial search on your website to when they sit down with their meal. Work on your Unique Selling Proposition (USP). So, where do you start? Actionable.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 15, 2022

Check out this blog and video on the top 9 interview questions to ask as an owner. Walk the interviewer through your experience working in restaurants, the roles you've held and your responsibilities. Why do you want to work at this restaurant? Are you a restaurant owner looking for question to ask potential candidates?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Check out Brett McHale's Wordstream blog on how to advertise local businesses on Facebook. Come up with ideas that align with the interests of your ideal customers. You can tailor certain ads related to time-specific deals you might be offering, such as meat-free Mondays, half-price burger Wednesdays, or happy hour Fridays.

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Social Hospitality

MAY 6, 2020

Hotel Trundle Shares Stories of Happiness Since relatively early in the COVID-19 shutdown process, Hotel Trundle launched a #CHEERNOTFEAR hashtag campaign. They use this hashtag to share stories of happiness on Instagram. They need a place close to work where they can rest and regenerate.” Thank you @FourSeasons.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

I have been privileged to work in kitchens all my life as a prep cook, line cook, and chef. To a large degree, we even work with many of the same ingredients. What differs is how we apply our craft, how we handle those brushes, and how we approach that canvas with an idea, a feeling, a commitment, and a level of confidence.

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Food Business

OCTOBER 11, 2018

And it's easy to sit down each day, for 5 days, for 10 minutes; or, all in one solid hour. I've got a great way to put this thought, this idea into action. That's what makes me happy--put an idea into action. Let's work to keep the standard high in the industry. It's a free workbook. There are 14.7

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Sling

JULY 4, 2021

All you have to do is look at the popularity of YouTube to get an idea of how popular video is. Then, like the video you shot, display them on all your social media channels, on your website, and in your blog posts. 3) Keep Customers Happy With Text Message Restaurant Marketing. 11) Start A Blog. Profile is complete.

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Sling

JANUARY 19, 2020

Below are 30 employee engagement ideas you can use to make your employees more motivated and productive. That may sound like a simple idea, but employee engagement done right has far-reaching effects on every corner of your business — from improved profit margins to more powerful branding. Effective Employee Engagement Ideas.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Winter’s produce is less than inspiring, you’ve done all the things one can do to a bean, and while the digital cook-o-sphere is loaded with ideas, there are just too many of them. You scroll a few blogs, flip through some cookbooks, and give up. A year ago, I’d have laughed at a 24-hour waffle recipe. We’ve been there.

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Bingage

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

That’s the passion and sprit every business owner must-have when it comes to the restaurant business, You never know what will happen in the next, but if you begin out with enthusiasm, passion, a strong business plan with unqiue marketing ideas, you might just find yourself being in your dream of becoming a successful restaurant owner.

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Ordyx

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

If you need ideas on how to increase sales volume for your bar, then you’ve discovered the right article. ​ Now, other than bringing in new customers, keep in mind that one of the best tactics is to retain existing customers , which you can read about on our other blog post! Who doesn’t love happy hour?

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Bingage

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Since the foodservice industry works on a fairly high proportion of fixed operating costs, a sharp drop in revenues is going to cause severe losses for the businesses. So, it’s no surprise that one of the top values that employees are looking for in a working environment is trust. Set Clear Expectations. Be flexible and empathetic .

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Sling

JANUARY 19, 2020

Below are 30 employee engagement ideas you can use to make your employees more motivated and productive. That may sound like a simple idea, but employee engagement done right has far-reaching effects on every corner of your business — from improved profit margins to more powerful branding. Effective Employee Engagement Ideas.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Most of us work 22 days each month. Many of us work every day — chained to the technology that is supposed to free us from our desks, working two jobs to make ends meet, working one paid job and then coming home to work another shift in the unpaid but crucially important job of raising our families.

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Apicbase

JANUARY 12, 2023

Why email marketing works for food service operations. There are many restaurant marketing tips available, but let’s explore why email marketing works for restaurants. From Thanksgiving recipes to happy birthday emails offering a free glass of champagne, staying relevant all year round pays off. Holiday/celebratory emails.

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Restaurant Engine

JULY 22, 2020

You want to always be working on improving customer experience for your restaurant online. Some good ideas include an easy-to-find phone number, address, and hours. So, it pays to improve your website’s overall customer experience, so you have happy customers in your gateway. How to Boost Customer Satisfaction.

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Goliath Consulting

MARCH 19, 2021

As an owner or manager, identifying the stressors in your restaurant is the first step to working to eliminating them (or at least making them more manageable),” said Navarra (6). You can read more about what work culture is and how you can make a great one in our previous blog article here (17). Engage Your Employees.

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Restaurant Engine

JULY 8, 2020

Working in a restaurant is a fast-paced environment that often leaves your employees exhausted and stressed out. Plus, in today’s environment, restaurant staff has to work tirelessly to keep clean and safe. If so, try these tips to create a confident, productive, happy team that enjoys their job. Tip #1: Set Realistic Goals.

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Ken Burgin

JULY 16, 2019

Here’s how the structure works (watch the video first), and think about what parts of it you could share with customers and staff – they love to be inspired. Each step along the journey could be a short blog or Facebook post, building the adventure and your status as a business hero. You move to a smaller apartment to save costs.

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Ordyx

JANUARY 10, 2019

And it’s with that in mind that you continue to seek greater efficiency, more loyal customers, happy staff, and ultimately, increased profits. Whether it’s for work, a meeting, appointments, etc., hours of workers' time. We all know that the best way to gain loyal customers is to create happy customers.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 9, 2020

With your audience in mind, here are eight creative restaurant marketing ideas and tips that can help you thrive through this challenging time and beyond. To optimize your website for local SEO, work off of the keywords your audience is searching, using free tools like Google Keywords Planner or Keywordtool.io. Prioritize local SEO.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

Website blog posts and updates. They should mention ranking for keywords like happy hour, brunch, events, private dining , catering in your geographic area/city/town. They need to acquire links to your website from many other quality websites and blogs. Have they worked with agencies before? There is a big list!

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Ordyx

OCTOBER 23, 2019

If you use specific keywords in your website, such as “Best Happy Hour Near Me”, for example, and you find that most of the related search queries are for “Best Late Night Happy Hour”, then you may want to consider making changes in your website content and keywords. The ideas are endless.

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MBB Hospitality

MARCH 27, 2019

Check out these 4 unique small restaurant ideas: 1. DoDo’s Cookie Dough & Ice Cream is a prime example of an unique small restaurant idea. Smaller initial investments make these small restaurant ideas more accessible to more people. You don’t have to jump into a large restaurant business at the onset. Cookie Dough Shop.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2022

We are most productive and responsive when we are happy, so it makes sense to create an environment that fosters this kind of positive emotion. Worse yet, some may leave simply because they do not feel valued or that there is no meaning attached to the work they do. Be Flexible. Give Credit Where Credit Is Due.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Working in a restaurant is something more than 11 million people in the United States do. Cooks and back-of-house employees tend to work with inventory management software and kitchen display technology. Communication skills are imperative if you want to survive working in a restaurant. Table of Contents. Skills for Your Resume.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

On the house” items, happy hour specials or birthday and anniversary treats are a good place to start. Share your brand story and news on multiple channels and encourage your community to share their own experiences. Reducing customer churn is hard work, but a loyal customer is the best thing your business can have.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

On the house” items, happy hour specials or birthday and anniversary treats are a good place to start. Share your brand story and news on multiple channels and encourage your community to share their own experiences. Reducing customer churn is hard work, but a loyal customer is the best thing your business can have.

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ChefMod

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Those that were ready or adapted quickly could maintain revenue streams and retain employees who weren’t desperate to find work elsewhere. Higher Wages and Free Food This one seems pretty obvious, though it may be a painful idea for some business owners. Some restaurants are getting creative to get their staff back.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 8, 2023

We’re proud to work with so many exceptional female-identifying Shifties. They guide us with our mission and vision and inform the way we work - day in and day out. This blog was so powerful and resonated with me so much, it is an absolute masterpiece. Some of the recurring themes we heard? Not just another acronym.

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Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

Most mutual funds, for example, yield at least a 10% return, and your money does all of the work for you! Start by turning off unneeded burners, fryers, or ovens during off-peak hours. New restaurant technologies can make a big difference as you work towards bigger margins. So, why do it? Why run a restaurant at all?

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Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

Most mutual funds, for example, yield at least a 10% return, and your money does all of the work for you! Start by turning off unneeded burners, fryers, or ovens during off-peak hours. New restaurant technologies can make a big difference as you work towards bigger margins. So, why do it? Why run a restaurant at all?

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KaTom

JUNE 15, 2020

Happy China. Happy + Hale. Elmo’s is a Bull City institution, with more than 20 years of offering breakfast, brunch, and lunch that all taste exactly like happy. The idea for Loaf, like bread dough, took some time to rise. Brews & Booze. Bull City Ciderworks. Durham Distillery. Ponysaurus. Bull & Bean.

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Sling

MAY 3, 2023

3) Present your restaurant as a great place to work How you present your place of business to potential employees has a lot to do with restaurant staffing success. Find your brand and then sell your restaurant as an exceptional place to work. This type of recognition goes a long way to making your employees happy.

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