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Prepare Now for a More Profitable Christmas

Ken Burgin

Contact Previous Bookings. If you haven’t heard from them, phone, text or email – this year needs more aggressive marketing. 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.

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22 Restaurant Advertising Ideas Driving Guests To Tables In 2022

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Answer: restaurant advertising and marketing. Whether you feel like you've tried every advertising tactic in the book, or 2022 is the first time your restaurant has had a dedicated marketing budget, you can implement our restaurant advertising ideas to attract new customers and turn one-time visitors into loyal customers.

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Ultimate Restaurant Website Design Guide for Beginners

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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. Reservations - Embed your reservations platform’s widget onto your website to encourage customers to book directly through you instead of via a third party.

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3 New Restaurant Marketing Opportunities in November

Ken Burgin

Singles Day Restaurant Marketing – 11 November. Black Friday Restaurant Marketing – 26 November. Move the merchandise – the t-shirts that haven’t sold, offered at a crazy price. Cyber Monday Restaurant Marketing – 29 November. What can you throw into the mix?

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

Touch Bistro

A restaurant reservations system helps you manage all your bookings digitally so you can reduce those dreaded no-shows and ensure you’re maximizing all your available tables – something that’s especially important on a busy holiday like July 4th. Marketing and Promotions. The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Marketing. Download Now.

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How to Handle Temporary Restaurant Closure during COVID-19

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Consider things like merchandise sales, inventory sales, or private cooking lessons. Sending an announcement in your email newsletter Updating your hours on your Google listing, Yelp page, TripAdvisor profile, etc. Let customers know that you’ll only be sharing recipes through your email newsletter. Charge a fee for the class.

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31 Restaurant Marketing Ideas for 2021

Touch Bistro

The restaurant industry is a competitive space, and you need unique restaurant marketing ideas if you want your venue to stand out. The challenge is, restaurant marketing and promotions can take many forms, and not every strategy will resonate with every diner. The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Marketing. Download Now.