7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

Food cost percentage When deciding how much to price your menu items, TouchBistro advises keeping the food cost percentage anywhere between 20% and 40%. Solutions can include preparing for possible changes in pricing, staffing, customer trends, and new technology. Most restaurants try to keep it at around 30% to be safe.

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Lavu

DECEMBER 4, 2019

But how about booking catering gigs? How Food Trucks Can Book More Events. You’re ready to book your food truck—now how do you find events? You’re ready to book your food truck—now how do you find events? Here are three ways to book new catering gigs for your food truck: 1. Lavu Pro Tip: Don’t add menu prices.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Menu pricing is one of the most underestimated aspects of restaurant management. If your customers don’t think the prices on your menu are reasonable, how great your concept or your food is won’t matter much. This is where the concept of dynamic pricing comes in to help restaurants! What Is Dynamic Menu Pricing?

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Indoor Media

JANUARY 4, 2021

Today, 35% of people prefer to book their appointments online. For people under 35, that number is even greater, with many refusing to book over the phone or in person. Without a website to support online bookings, you may be missing out on an entire consumer base.

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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. Create special deals to fill less popular times: these could be Sunday to Wednesday, or late November.

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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. The hotel restaurant doesn’t serve lunch (except for special events) which gives us a chance to catch our breath.

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The Restaurant Times

APRIL 25, 2021

When we talk about restaurant marketing and promotion, most people think of discounts, coupons, and special offers, such as the classic buy-one-get-free deals. These techniques are some of the oldest tricks in the marketing book and work well to draw in customers. For one, offering special deals and discounts can be costly.

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Lavu

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Catered specifically to those in the restaurant industry as well as to emerging small businesses, Sourcery has the specialized ordering and inventory receipt capabilities that Bill.com lacks. Bill.com Reviews and Pricing. Pricing plans range from $29 to $59 per month per user, with the latter their most popular plan. Some users.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

In this article, we’ll take a look at how Tayler Book, co-founder of Beechwood Doughnuts, evolved her restaurant digitally and physically to get where they are today—making thousands of doughnuts a week for the Niagara region. Book found herself texting pictures of the staff schedule to employees day-in and day-out. “I was a pain.

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Open for Business

MAY 16, 2024

Make sure you put it in a place where it can’t be missed to maximize guest bookings. Booking a table should always be one click away. Use this email marketing list to communicate updates or special occasions in the future. You can also consider adding limited-time-offer menus to promote seasonal specials.

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Touch Bistro

JUNE 16, 2021

Running a restaurant is no different, and if you want to be profitable and succeed over the long term, your restaurant menu pricing needs to be accurate. But, how do you accurately price your menu items? Restaurant Menu Pricing Based on Ideal Food Cost Percentage. An Example of Pricing a Menu Based on Ideal Food Cost Percentage.

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Gourmet Marketing

AUGUST 4, 2021

Hotel reward programs offer guests both experiential and monetary incentives to book with a particular hotel. But many of those programs are using dated incentives that don’t really reflect how today’s travelers behave and book their stays. . Before we get into the specifics, let’s look at the types of rewards hotels can offer. .

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Sling

APRIL 1, 2024

Specialization Some FSM apps are specialized for specific industries. Cost Field service management software varies widely in cost and price structure. Still other FSM software will occupy the middle ground, have complex features and user-friendliness, and be geared toward small, medium, and large businesses of all types.

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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. This could be the chef explaining and sharing a taste of a new special, a captain going over service techniques, or a rundown of new policies at the restaurant.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

But those chefs who hope to find a unique niche, seek to differentiate themselves from the pack and build a reputation for something special will push the envelope and explore those other receptors to build complex flavors that excite and surprise. Let’s define them first: SIGHT: Most positive experiences have a visual component.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Instead of promoting items according to price or margin, promote what your customers love. Book in advance, or wait half an hour for a table. Provide Free Meals on Special Occasions. Nothing creates loyal customers like remembering their special days and offering them free meals on those days. Net result?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2023

Brezinski chronicles his award-winning career and the drama behind the curtain is front and center in his new book called " ForkFight!: Why did you write this book and why now? It’s a passion of mine and I’ve always been told that I ‘should write a book’ about my journeys in the restaurant business.

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Harbor Touch

JULY 14, 2022

They can track bookings, reservations, and guest information and help manage inventory and pricing. This data can include contact information, preferences, bookings, and payments. Manage inventory and pricing. Pricing is another crucial area where databases can be used to improve efficiency and accuracy.

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Price of coffee dropped by 12.3% In its latest monthly report, the organisation says that while average prices for all group indicators decreased in November, the ICO Composite Indicator Price stabilised around US 160 cents/lb last month. The auction brought in more than US $303,504, with an average price of US $17.02/lb.

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The Rail

APRIL 11, 2024

Many restaurants invest in marketing when they notice low bookings or in the run-up to a low season. Promote seasonal specials: Highlight limited-time deals like Easter BOGO offers or group discounts. Events and entertainment: Announce live music nights, sports viewings , or other special events. Book Now" vs. "Get 10% Off").

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Buzztime Business

MAY 3, 2023

To celebrate her special day, the average person will shell out a record $270 this year according to the National Retail Federation. Bring in a DJ and create mom-only drink specials. Serve mimosas in a mason jar or other special glass she can take home. Create a special Mother’s Day dinner inspired by the farm-to-table trend.

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The Rail

MARCH 21, 2023

QR codes in menu stands can also be used to promote specials, deals, and events, providing an additional marketing opportunity for restaurants. This can help entice customers who may be hesitant to enter a new restaurant without first knowing what type of cuisine and pricing is offered.

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Buzztime Business

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

With gift card specials like buy a $50 card, get $10 on us. At the end of March, when Tax Day is just weeks away, offer specials priced at popular tax forms like a $10.99 Ask your chefs and bartenders to create special peanut buttery delights for the days leading up to March 1 st. dinner deal. Let the Insanity Begin!

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 21, 2020

Cooking is an adventure – now you have the time. [] MAKE ALL OF YOUR MEALS SPECIAL. Set the table, serve your dinner in courses, allow enough time to truly enjoy each meal, talk about food and family traditions that surround it – this is the time to truly embrace all the healing power of a meal. [] READ A BOOK.

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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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Ken Burgin

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Have special deals available, and this time singles don’t get the small table up the back! Special treats, cocktails or desserts just for singles – along with the theme of indulgence that’s part of Singles Day fashion shopping. Dinner for One or a Party for One? Cyber Monday Restaurant Marketing – 29 November.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2023

Your food special for the week is Chicken Cacciatore, but you’ve run out of chicken. At this point, you can pay a hefty rush fee, or lose potential sales by removing the special from the menu. To illustrate that point, consider this scenario. Either way, it ends up costing you.

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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. Price to Maximise Revenue – some say the mark-up should be 150%, others say 120%.

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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. No matter the rest of the menu’s culinary influence or price points, it’s now common enough to find a $100-or-more caviar offering, about 4 teaspoons worth of luxury.

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Restaurant Clicks

JANUARY 24, 2020

Restaurant reservation apps make it easy for customers to book tables, and they help staff keep track of reservations. . Price: $249 per month. seated diner booked on OpenTable or $0.25/seated seated diner booked on your restaurant’s website. Price : $119 per month when billed yearly. 24/7 booking.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 30, 2022

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. Advertise Specials in Your Windows. Digital Signage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

That search engine query turns into a website visit, which can then turn into a table booking. Using it will cost you nothing, and if it attracts even a single table booking, your ROI is through the roof. Those people could be past patrons who might just need the right special offer to entice them to book their next visit.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

If you’re planning a special event or want to go out to eat with a large group, you should check out the private dining rooms many restaurants offer. With a name like NoodleBird, you know you are in for a special meal. Chicago brings so many diverse dishes to the table. Nico Osteria. Multiple locations Visit Website.

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7 Shifts

JULY 29, 2021

Announcements in the Team Communication App may let the team know when there's a new coffee release, if there are any pricing menu changes and more. The Manager's Book. “We make all kinds of [all-team] announcements and it's so nice to be able to get to everybody in the company,” says Kildron.

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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. Complete a competitor analysis This will not only inform decisions such as pricing and menu ideas—but it can serve as inspiration too. Post special offers to attract both first-time and price-conscious customers.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

You can use a newsletter to update them about a new location opening , special offers, menu upgrades, or food-based events. Body : include visuals, such as a photo of the special dish you offer, and don't forget to add a short text followed by actionable call-to-action button (CTA button). Special offers & promotions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

On Menu Ingredients We predict the rise of “bougie” ingredients like caviar, lobster and truffle popping up at restaurants at more affordable prices and in more casual settings like fast casuals and QSRs. General liability claims are not likely to fade any time soon, either.

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