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

ChowNow

1) Pop-Up Collaborations Partner with other local businesses, like a bakery, brewery, coffee shop, roastery, or food truck, for exclusive menu items or drinks. Why customers love it: Customers who attend these types of events will be foodiespeople with an intense interest in food and how its made.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

In recent years, the food service industry has undergone a rapid transformation of automation and increased technology usage. Fast Food and QSR Value The United States Fast Food & Quick Service Restaurant Market size was valued at US$ 248.8 Growing menu innovation and healthy fast food further drive the growth of the market.

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The Ultimate Guide To Restaurant Marketing: Strategies for Restaurant Operators In 2025

ChowNow

Everything from food to labor is getting more expensive, which means restaurant margins are tighter than ever. Even if your food is incredible, youre not operating in a vacuum. Maybe theres no great late-night option, or the local delivery scene is missing high-quality comfort food. Everything is getting more expensive.

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How Martha Moments Creator Andrew Ritchie Built a Martha Stewart Community

EATER

Andrew Ritchie Ritchie caught up with Martha at the Toronto Food Show in 2014. I went through the book chapter by chapter, and wrote a piece in response. And to crown the end of harvest season, a rustic picnic is enjoyed on the folded down flat bed of a pick-up truck in northern Maine. Eater: How did Martha Moments get started?

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How a Napa Wine Tour Owner Accidentally Built One of the Most Efficient Shared Kitchens in California

The Food Corridor

So I thought, if I make it a little bigger, I can bring in food entrepreneurs to help cover the mortgage.” Food and wine go hand-in-hand, making Napa, California a major foodie hub. A Fresh Start—and a Real System “During this time, when I had time on my hands, I went searching—and I found The Food Corridor. ”

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Restaurant Accounting Tips Made Simple: Expert Ways to Boost Profits in 2025

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Running a successful restaurant isn’t just about great food and service—it’s also about smart financial management. You probably joined the industry to make delicious food to serve and create a great environment for your patrons. Balancing your books and managing your finances are not really part of that overarching plan.

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How Shared Kitchens Can Prepare for a Recession: Staying Nimble in the Face of Rising Costs

The Food Corridor

As whispers of an economic slowdown grow louder and fears of rising prices for food and equipment continue to rise, many shared kitchen operators are asking the same question: How can we stay resilient if a recession hits? Pro tip: monitor local and federal programs aimed at food infrastructure or workforce development.) Stay nimble.