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Prepare Now for a More Profitable Christmas

Ken Burgin

Contact Previous Bookings. Upgrade your Booking System: is a book still adequate, or emailing PDF docs to be filled in and returned? At a minimum have click-and-pay invoices to collect booking payments. This is sometimes a challenge with juniors, who may be booked for family holidays. Plan for the staff you need.

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Irresistible Instagram Post Ideas to Boost Your Restaurant’s Engagement

Next Restaurants

By fostering a sense of community and rewarding engagement, you’ll turn casual followers into loyal customers who rave about your restaurant. Early bird specials: Reward your loyal customers with exclusive “early bird” booking discounts. This builds a community and shows you care.

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4th of July Specials for Restaurants: Promotions and Ideas for 2021

Touch Bistro

Conversely, if your restaurant is more casual, diners may be more willing to go completely red, white, and blue for the day. If you’re fast-casual, consider doing a pulled pork version. A meal kit that includes merchandise like a handmade apron. And speaking of merchandise… 9. Sell 4th of July Merchandise.

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Cuisine Solutions Collaborates with Taffer’s Tavern Founder and CEO Jon Taffer for New Restaurant Venture

Sante

The full-service casual restaurant concept is the brainchild of the industry’s leading hospitality consultant, Jon Taffer. ” His broad areas of expertise include product and brand recognition, merchandising promotions, customer acquisition, product marketing, go-to-market strategy, television, and public speaking.

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Costa Rica’s Iconic Caldosas Combine Ceviche and Barbecue Chips

EATER

The company started hiring sales representatives to visit cevicherias (today, there are around 200 of them on the streets), creating merchandising materials for venue owners, and promoting caldosas throughout the country. He is the author of the book The Food Revolutions.

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Rochester Bars to Grab a Drink at Tonight

Restaurant Clicks

You can also book VIP treatment for bottle services, booths, and private parties. The bar leans towards rustic and casual, but they still use fine dining techniques. If you plan to host a family or business meeting, call to book a reservation, although it’s limited to eight people. You can contact them to book a reservation.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

“It’s encouraging to see consumers continue to rally and support local businesses, with many planning to purchase merchandise, specialty items and gift cards as holiday gifts.” 22 percent of customers are looking to buy restaurant merchandise. 22 percent of those polled are interested gifting recipe books.

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