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26 Proven Ways to Market Your Restaurant Online and Increase Bookings

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Build a mobile-friendly restaurant website In 2024, roughly around 63% of all web traffic came from mobile devices. Build a mobile-friendly restaurant website In 2024, roughly around 63% of all web traffic came from mobile devices. A smooth mobile experience keeps people engaged and leads to more online bookings.

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The Restaurant Operator’s Guide to Restaurant Apps in 2025

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The restaurant industry is going mobile, and restaurant apps are at the center of this transformation. Diners want the convenience of ordering, booking, and engaging with their favorite restaurants straight from their phones. Beyond mobile ordering, restaurant apps support operations in ways that were never available before.

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The Best Restaurant Technology Of 2025

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Identify your biggest pain points. Is online ordering inefficient? Experiencing over-ordering or last-minute shortages? Are you aiming to speed up service, cut labor costs, or increase online sales? Can it increase sales or customer retention? Start by pinpointing where your restaurant struggles the most.

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How To Optimize Menu Categories For Better Sales And Simpler Decisions

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When going through the ordering process, diners want three things: Speed Ease Clarity Your menu categories have more to do with delivering on those expectations than you might think. On the flip side, a cluttered or confusing category setup can overwhelm guests, slow down ordering, and lead to missed sales opportunities.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

billion transactions and $67 billion in sales in 2024. Companies saw a sales boost in 2024 as loyalty transactions increased by over 30 percent. Delivery continues to set the industry benchmark with 73 percent more transactions than counter checks and kiosks, and 63 percent more transactions than mobile and drive-thru.

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Your Guide To Restaurant Email Marketing In 2025

ChowNow

A well-crafted email can remind a past guest to stop by again, encourage reservations for a new seasonal menu, or even boost online orders with a limited-time discount. A well-timed email with a special offer, new menu item, or exclusive promotion can be the nudge they need to place another order.

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How to Calculate and Improve Your Bar’s Profit Margin

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One key area to focus on is drink sales, with cocktail sales accounting for about 23% of a bar's revenue. Start by tracking all the income your bar generates, including sales from drinks, food, and any additional services. Next, divide that cost by the total sales revenue from your drinks.