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The 11 Best Restaurant Event Ideas That Actually Bring In New Customers And Keep Regulars Excited

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Provide space for seating, tasting, and entertainment. Allow dietary restrictions or preferences at booking, but keep the courses a surprise. Set up cooking stations in your parking lot with clear judging criteria. Reach out to community officials or well-known local public figures to judge the cookoff.

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MRM Research Roundup: Destination Dining, Voice Commerce, and the Force of Fast Food

Modern Restaurant Management

This transition towards healthier options has benefited QSRs in bringing a wider base of customers, such as those with a focus on nutrition and dietary needs. The need for nutritional transparency has also led fast-food chains to list calorie counts and offer personalized meal options.

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Restaurant data analytics: Personalizing guest experiences through reservation data

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Every time a guest books a table, you’re collecting data that can help you create a more personalized experience. Do they tend to book for special occasions? For example, you might notice that a particular guest always books a table for two on Friday nights. Do they have any dietary restrictions?

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Using Tech for Better Guest Engagement

Modern Restaurant Management

Seating to First Server Contact : Cameras can track the duration from when a customer is seated to when a server approaches them. CRM systems can track customer preferences and dietary restrictions, enabling personalized menu suggestions that cater to individual needs.

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Mastering the Art of French Dining

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Even a casual corner bistro can easily book up. It can be hard for diners to tell if a place requires reservations or not, so unless a restaurant specifically states on its website that it doesn’t accept them, assume you’ll need to book. When we opened Fulgurances, our first seating was at 7:30 p.m. This is poor form.)

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MRM Research Roundup: Labor Struggles, Holiday Habits, and Food Truck Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

Diners will be planning ahead this year, with 31 percent planning to book three to four weeks out. The demand for earlier reservations provides restaurants the opportunity to get creative when it comes to driving traffic for second and third seating’s with memorable experiences, dynamic pricing, or late-night specials.

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How to handle restaurant complaints and turn them into hospitality wins

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A guest’s dietary restrictions weren’t honored Order mixups happen, but dietary restrictions raise the stakes. Staff members should never ask the reason behind a dietary restriction—it could be for religious, health, ethical, or other personal reasons. Perhaps one parent can take the child outside.