Ken Burgin

JULY 17, 2022

Finalise the Festive Menus – it may be months away, but customers want menu and price certainty. Review the range of menu styles and pricing – small, medium, large still works for pricing and range. Contact Previous Bookings. At a minimum have click-and-pay invoices to collect booking payments.

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Email Marketing Book Merchandise Seasonal Menu 153

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 3, 2022

I turn on the news as background noise (there’s never any good news) and I faintly catch the key points about another mass shooting, climate anomalies, political battles, the lingering pandemic, and the rising price of goods. It will be all consuming, I’ll need to get to menu planning today.

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Back of House Hotels Front of House Book 337

SpotOn

MAY 13, 2024

  From crafting a summer menu that celebrates seasonal ingredients to offering cool beverages can enhance customer loyalty, adapting to the busy season with innovative menu ideas and online ordering can set your restaurant apart. Creating a killer summer menu is key to attracting more customers.

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Seasonal Menu Outdoor Email Marketing Loyalty Program 98

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

When planning menu items how much attention is paid to the combination of smells on the plate? We know that music can enhance a good time out on the town, but have we paid adequate attention to the type of music and sound level as it applies to the menu concept? What about the sounds of the kitchen?

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Fine Dining Dine-in Front of House Design 315

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2023

Remember the four P’s: Product Price Place Promotion These factors should inform your restaurant branding vibe and personality. Make a Brand Book Once you’ve honed and crafted your new brand identity, it’s vital to ensure consistent usage across materials, whether it’s signs, menus, social media, or other outlets.

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Social Media Book Customer Experience Design 167

Open for Business

MAY 16, 2024

Accessibility and convenience for guests Make it easy for potential customers to find baseline information about your restaurant, like location, menu, hours of operation, and contact details. Consider components like the navigation bar, home page sections, menu, press coverage, and photo galleries. A standalone menu page.

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Website Management Email Marketing SEO Seasonal Menu 78

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Sample Menu. You don't, by any means, have to have a menu ready to go. But give an idea of some dishes or drinks with projected price points. A sample menu can go a long way in helping a potential investor imagine themselves eating at your restaurant. Manager Log Books. How will you reach your target audience?

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Point of Sale Back of House Document Download 398

7 Shifts

AUGUST 16, 2021

Pre-shift meetings cover a variety of topics like menu and pricing changes , sales updates, shift changes, and upcoming events that your team needs to be aligned on. Copy them into a manager log book like the one built into 7shifts for easy storage and searchable access, or in a shared Google Drive folder with the day and date.

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Front of House Back of House Coaching Customer Service 398

Deliverect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Needless to say, that means restaurants have to invest in their online menu so it’s clear, appealing and convincing. Ultimately, you need to make sure your menu is cleverly marketed and optimized for food delivery channels - luckily, a Deliverect subscription can put you on the right track! Making your menu delivery platform friendly.

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Menu Marketing Online Ordering Delivery 68

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Create a Menu. You may discover that your target customers enjoy an afternoon pick-me-up and are sensitive to price. This research will dictate your hours of operation and pricing plans! This includes but is not limited to your equipment, permits, menu, and marketing. Expected menu prices. Create a Menu.

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License Hiring Equipment Point of Sale 461

EATER

DECEMBER 1, 2023

At Hey Kiddo in Denver, alongside courses of pork ribs or cold sesame noodles, there are three caviar options available by the ounce, one of which is sold at market price. Iranian restaurant Joon in Virginia offers a caviar service with lime and lavash in addition to a menu of kebob and khoresh. Today, it’s almost the same price.”

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Fast Casual Fine Dining 2008 Pricing 120

The Rail

MARCH 21, 2023

They help with everything from always have an updated menu, to faster service, to direct in-house marketing, and even less stressful staff! By placing QR codes in strategic locations throughout the restaurant, your guests can easily access the information they need without needing physical menus or lengthy interactions with waitstaff.

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Social Media Email Marketing Front of House Customer Experience 111

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2022

They may have discovered you from an Eater article, booked their reservation through OpenTable, or located you via Google Maps, and they will surely review their experience on Yelp — whether positive or negative — when their meal is complete. QR Code Menus Are More Sanitary. They’re More Cost-Efficient.

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Online Ordering Customer Service Fast Casual Recycling 203

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 21, 2021

When I think of private dining, I think of personally customized menu choices that complement one another flawlessly and accommodate everyone in my group or party. Ranked one of the 100 Best Wine Restaurants in America, Bacchus is an iconic steakhouse with high-class menu options. Mo’s…A Place for Steaks. Mason Street Grill.

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Dine-in Book Website Management Fine Dining 110

Ken Burgin

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The popular Aussie BYO is now available in fewer restaurants, and there needs to be a rethink about the wine range and pricing, especially if customers can no longer bring the good bottle they bought for $12 and now have to pay a minimum of $50 from your range. Develop the Wine List Range and Descriptions. Offer great House Wine options.

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Point of Sale Back of House Beverage Email Marketing 147

Buzztime Business

JULY 28, 2023

All-Day Tappy Hour: Extend happy hour from open until close, and offer a great deal like half-price pints. Grab your chef or bartender and head to the farmers market to source local produce and other ingredients for your menu. Typically held in someone’s home, book clubs are better at the bar (in our humble opinion).

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Social Media Book Brewery Bar 78

Open for Business

APRIL 3, 2023

The “4 Ps of marketing” may sound like blah business jargon to restaurant types, but these four principles—product, price, place, and promotion—can magnetize new guests and keep regulars coming back. The 4 Ps of marketing, also known as the marketing mix, are: Product Price Place Promotion Let’s go through them one by one.

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Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program 78

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Restaurants will also explore delivery options beyond costly third-party partnerships, and hike delivery menu prices to make the channel more lucrative as off-premise demand holds steady. Simplified Menus. Menu variety plays a substantial role in every dining experience. Health-Conscious Food Will Dominate Menus.

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2022 Customer Service Online Ordering Website Management 218

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

While your restaurant may feature a diverse menu, delicious food, a great ambiance, and excellent customer service, you will still struggle to build a customer base without promoting it. Others tend to emphasize their cheaper menu options. Instead of promoting items according to price or margin, promote what your customers love.

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Marketing SEO Front of House Website Management 226

7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

Their business is built on the power of word of mouth—one of, if not the most useful marketing tools in the book. Work on your brand strategy Create the face of your brand You probably already have a logo, a nicely designed menu, and all the other trimmings to make your restaurant look and feel like a cohesive brand.

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Marketing 2020 SEO Loyalty Program 420

EATER

APRIL 6, 2023

After weeks of feverish speculation, the city scored just eight one-star restaurants and 12 Bib Gourmands (the guide’s “great food at a great price” category), with 40 others on the recommended list. Two of Vancouver’s newly crowned one-star chefs agree: As they see it, the price hikes are enabled — but not caused by — the guide.

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Fine Dining Reservations Pricing Cash Management 98

EATER

MAY 17, 2021

With a staff of 35, it served only a tasting menu (plus a half-dozen a la carte items available at the bar), guests leisurely eating courses of fennel tagine, seaweed caviar with creme fraiche, or beet yakitori. We would’ve had to come up with a new menu.”. Menu price: $14. That’s exactly what she did. Labor Costs: $7.

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Food Order Delivery Food Safety Compost 145

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 1, 2021

You’ll work with the staff to develop a custom menu and wine pairing. Don’t let the name fool you; the menu is quite accommodating for large groups. Their private dining options can accommodate anywhere from two to 40 people, with a wide range of menu options and a dedicated coordinator. Anson Eleven. az (@taftdiaz).

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Dine-in Specials Back of House Book 106

Culinary Cues

MARCH 15, 2021

If so, what are students learning about cost effectiveness, efficiency, speed, and effective menu execution? When there are 100 reservations on the books – you don’t have the luxury of spending three hours to turn six-dozen potatoes. Every product that a student handles in class should carry a price tag. LACK OF REPITITION.

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Education Food Supply Training Communication 539

The Rail

APRIL 11, 2024

Many restaurants invest in marketing when they notice low bookings or in the run-up to a low season. People are always looking for popular eateries and unique menu items to try when looking to eat out. Example of strong CTAs: "Book Your Table Now for French Bistro Night!" Book Now" vs. "Get 10% Off").

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Email Marketing Reservations Marketing Loyalty Program 52

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2023

At this point, you can pay a hefty rush fee, or lose potential sales by removing the special from the menu. However, it’s well worth taking the time to review the books now and again to see where your money is going and where you could use a little improvement. Either way, it ends up costing you.

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Audits Point of Sale Document Food Safety 107

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

A few menu choices for private dining include my personal favorites, Chilean Sea Bass, Calamari, and bone-in Filet Mignon. Their menu includes hits such as duck and dumplings – gnocchi and crispy duck – and Ramen-seasoned popcorn. The selection of private dining at Joe’s is what makes it so unique. Nico Osteria. NoodleBird at Fat Rice.

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Dine-in Fine Dining Book Events 114

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

According to recent data from the National Restaurant Association, restaurants overall sell for a median price of $150,000. The average price sits around half a million dollars, according to data from Restaurants for Sale. However, restaurant prices vary widely, based on region, location and type. Will the menu change at all?

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License Equipment Certification Information 446

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Survival means the right menu, perfectly prepared and presented food, real service that includes the cooks desire to always say YES, clean, and upbeat dining rooms, with staff who offer service with a smile, and cost control on everyone’s mind.

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Food Supply Employee Relations Kitchen Safety Social Media 416

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 5, 2021

If you want something special, try the 10-course omakase tasting menu. Now, the Italian restaurant offers seasonal and price-fixed menus in its own beautiful location. ” They have a creative and ever-changing menu. The sushi and sashimi are delicious; I particularly enjoyed their crunchy tuna maki roll.

Dine-in 111

Dine-in Fine Dining Book Website Management 111

Buzztime Business

MAY 3, 2023

But these trendy, menu-based Mother’s Day promotions are the way to her heart. Farm-to-Table Prix Fixe Dinner Fixed price menus make for popular Mother’s Day promotions at every meal. Father’s Day Deal: Try Mother’s Day promotions that encourage guests to book future reservations – on the spot.

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Back of House Social Media Certification Seasonal Menu 88

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

You can book either of their rooms in two and a half or three and a half-hour increments. One of the best things about using one of their private dining rooms is that you can fully customize the menu based on their current selections, which include flatbreads, shrimp, and jerk chicken dishes. Prices are on a per-person basis.

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Dine-in Book Fine Dining Events 123

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Most restaurants today are using online ordering and reservation software to streamline their table booking process to avoid having to deal with no-show clients and empty eateries. Pricing (monthly) $89 - $899 $199 $248 $199 - $699 Online. OpenTable charges $1 per cover book on the website and $0.25 Resy OpenTable Yelp Tock.

Reservations 78

Reservations Website Management Online Ordering Mobile Ordering 78

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Most restaurants today are using online ordering and reservation software to streamline their table booking process to avoid having to deal with no-show clients and empty eateries. Pricing (monthly) $89 - $899 $199 $248 $199 - $699 Online. OpenTable charges $1 per cover book on the website and $0.25 Resy OpenTable Yelp Tock.

Reservations 78

Reservations Website Management Online Ordering Mobile Ordering 78

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Everything was built into the menu price. I wanna point out, part of the challenge was that building everything into the menu price for an Asian restaurant was met with pushback that an ethnic restaurant needed to be a little cheaper. The restaurant initially opened with no tipping or service charge.

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BOH Restaurant Law Back of House Front of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Restaurants, in turn, have to deal with skyrocketing prices on products and fuel. Users should easily access the menu, book a table, and click on the phone number or other links without pinching. But is it so simple to stand out from the crowd in 2022? What you need is to have positive outcomes for every dollar spent.

Marketing 203

Marketing Email Marketing SEO Social Media 203

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2022

Chloe’s bistro will be opening for drinks and small lunches in the daytime and providing a limited number of hot meals (booking only – it’s a small place!) for her daily lunchtime menu, she just puts “lunch” and an average price. That is, the average amount she should be able to take each day.

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Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Education Small Business 179