7 Shifts

JULY 30, 2021

With plenty of restaurants to choose from, you want to make sure yours stands out from the rest. From stand-out social media accounts, to good old-fashioned mail marketing, we'll walk you through 12 unique customer-driving ideas! Your marketing plan is your restaurant's holy grail, so make sure you take the time to prioritize it.

Email Marketing 370

Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program Website Management 370

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Restaurant reservation systems help solve one of the biggest challenges of the foodservice industry – managing the constant influx of reservations and customers. In this article, we compare 4 of the best reservation systems out there to help you make the right choice for your restaurant.

Reservations 78

Reservations Website Management Online Ordering Mobile Ordering 78

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

We wanted to take a look back and highlight some of our favorite moments during our first season. Shawn is the host of not one but two podcasts— Digital Hospitality and Restaurant Influencers —and he stopped by ours to talk about creating a media brand out of your restaurant. That smartphone is your media center.

Social Media 450

Social Media Hiring Website Management Hospitality 450

7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

And now, many states and provinces have already begun rolling out their plans to reopen the economy, and many restaurateurs are now planning out their grand re-opening. Having a specific goal will help you plan out your budget, labor needs, marketing strategy, messaging, and organization before the event.

Events 351

Events Social Media Kitchen Safety Seating 351

7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

They include: Labor management software Order management software Inventory management software Guest engagement software Contactless, mobile payment processors 5 Tools to Use to Increase Operational Efficiency in Restaurants Did you know that 48% of restaurants use three or more tech vendors?

Technology 293

Technology Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Cash Management 293

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 7, 2021

If we see the challenge as something that has an answer if we take the time to really push our problem-solving skills, then a solution will eventually present itself. Menu item profit margins are typically low, making it difficult for restaurants to find the reserves to pay better wages – why? Challenges solved. We can do this.

Social Media 474

Social Media Cash Management Blog Equipment 474

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Once upon a time, most restaurants operated on a patchwork of paper systems involving notebooks and back-of-the-napkin calculations, not to mention information owners and managers kept in their heads, hunches, and habits. Manage your team and costs. Online reservation system. Table management software.

Technology 147

Technology Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 147

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Following are some of the major restaurant trends to watch out for in 2022. A short menu can slim down the food costs through streamlined inventory management, as well as reduced food waste. Restaurant staples such as plastic straws, plastic cups, lids, or take-home bags have people asking why those things are necessary.

2022 216

2022 Customer Service Online Ordering Website Management 216

Tableo

JULY 13, 2023

A well-designed website can draw in new customers, highlight your food and ambiance, and offer essential details like the address and opening times. However, not all restaurant owners have the time or technical know-how to build and manage their own websites. A website developer can help with that.

Website Management 73

Website Management SEO Online Ordering Hiring 73

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 4, 2021

Claiming their GMB account can help restaurateurs manage how their business appears in Google search results and improve website rankings on Google Maps and local search results. phone number, website URL, type of payments accepted, menu items, and photos of the establishment. Last year alone there were 6.9 Title Tags.

SEO 230

SEO Website Management Online Ordering Mobile Ordering 230

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Designing newsletters and using an email service provider to send them out can cost between $10-$100 per month for new outlets. Before you set out to do anything, plan accordingly. Get holiday reservations? HubSpot, MailChimp, Hunter.io, Moosend, and Zoho Campaigns are some tools you can try out. Increase online orders?

Email Marketing 195

Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Point of Sale 195

The Restaurant Times

MARCH 15, 2023

Restaurant review websites have a significant impact on how people perceive you. Pay attention to what patrons say about you and quickly take care of any issues. Let’s find out! Here are seven websites that provide ratings and reviews for restaurants: 1. Both reservations and your ratings and reviews can be highlighted.

Website Management 86

Website Management Social Media Reservations Customer Service 86

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Whether you’re planning on moving to New York in the near future or just intend to visit the Big Apple for the weekend, knowing the best places to dine privately in Brooklyn will take your experience from average to amazing. 788A Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Phone: 718-636-4800 Visit Website. Scottadito Osteria Toscana. Palo Santo.

Dine-in 109

Dine-in Seasonal Menu Back of House Website Management 109

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

They're people leaders, customer service providers, line cooks, inventory managers, occasional bartenders, public relations reps, number crunchers, and even marketers. There are more options for eating out than ever before. And the big restaurant brands are only getting bigger , making it even harder to stand out.

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Seating Email Marketing Marketing SEO 222

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 4, 2021

If not, then you’re missing out on one of the best ways to experience everything that makes Charlotte so unique. So, if you’re thinking of hosting your next work holiday party or special occasion soon, check out my list of the 15 best restaurants for private dining in Charlotte! Have you hosted a private event yet?

Dine-in 117

Dine-in Fine Dining Website Management Book 117

Apicbase

AUGUST 5, 2022

In this article, you’ll find restaurant marketing tips and examples to flesh out your strategy and set up a solid plan for execution. Ask yourself these 5 questions to get the most out of your marketing strategy. Some operators would book these discounts as a cost of sales. Optimize your restaurant’s website.

Marketing 97

Marketing Operations Social Media Email Marketing 97

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 2, 2021

If you prefer the delicate seafood like oysters and exotic fish or a Hispanic take on seafood such as fish tacos, you are destined to find the perfect catch for your seafood palette in Vegas-even if you aren’t the biggest seafood connoisseur. Check out my list of the best seafood restaurants in Las Vegas below! Make a Reservation.

Back of House 110

Back of House Website Management Reservations Fine Dining 110

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

2107 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207 Phone: 904-396-9922 Visit Website. Complete the private dining request form on the website, and the restaurant will finalize every detail for the perfect event. Make a Reservation. 14549 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32250 Phone: 904-223-1534 Visit Website. Make a Reservation.

Dine-in 117

Dine-in Seasonal Menu Reservations Website Management 117

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

145 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 901-522-8555 Visit Website. Make a Reservation. 966 Cooper St #5611, Memphis, TN 38104 Phone: 901-272-7111 Visit Website. Both brunch menus are bold, quirky, and just adventurous enough to get you out of your comfort zone. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation.

Website Management 119

Website Management Fine Dining Online Ordering Back of House 119

The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

It takes more than a vibrant location, eye-catching décor, and delicious food to run a restaurant. In a pandemic-affected world, a restaurant website is critical for your restaurant. A website is a tool for branding, expanding business opportunities, effectively engaging customers, and other stakeholders.

Social Media 59

Social Media SEO Website Management Online Ordering 59

The Rail

JUNE 19, 2023

Rather than requiring consumers to phone your restaurant to make reservations, it’s worth considering adopting online reservation processes. Engaging with the Community It’s important to remember that serving your customers isn’t just limited to a dine-in or take-out experience. They are a part of a wider community.

Dietary Restrictions 59

Dietary Restrictions Customer Experience Social Media Customer Service 59

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 26, 2021

1241 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: 313-237-1000 Visit Website. Make a Reservation. 3921 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201, Phone: 313-438-5055 Visit Website. Make a Reservation. 719 Griswold St #180, Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: 313-962-9106 Visit Website. Make a Reservation. The Hudson Cafe. Selden Standard.

Fine Dining 122

Fine Dining Website Management Back of House Seasonal Menu 122

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

204 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017 Phone: (212) 972-1001 Visit Website. 23 Commerce St, New York, NY 10014 Phone: (212) 924-2212 Visit Website. Check them out off of 23 Commerce Street near the Cherry Lane Theatre, just a couple blocks from the famous Friends apartment in Greenwich Village. Make a Reservation.

Website Management 117

Website Management Online Ordering Seasonal Menu Reservations 117

Sling

AUGUST 30, 2021

At first glance, hospital marketing (or HM for short) may seem like a job reserved for hotels and resorts. In this article, the workforce management experts at Sling discuss strategies and tips that managers can use to build an HM program from scratch or improve the one they’ve got. 7) Roll Out A Chatbot.

Hospitality 78

Hospitality Marketing Website Management Customer Experience 78

Restaurant Clicks

MAY 12, 2021

I’m pretty obsessed with breakfast foods, but I’m not a big lunch person, so I’ll take any excuse to eat breakfast past 11:00 am. Although I’m usually an early riser, brunch also gives me that rare opportunity to sleep in, especially if everything is booked until 2:00 pm and I’m left eating linner. Make a Reservation.

Online Ordering 78

Online Ordering Front of House Website Management Reservations 78

The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 26, 2022

Whether you are the owner of a fine dining restaurant, quick-service restaurant, food truck, or coffee shop, you will need restaurant management apps to streamline your business operations and unlock potential revenue in 2022. The decision to choose the right restaurant management apps for your set-up may not be so easy. POS System.

2022 69

2022 Management Management Loyalty Program 69

Restaurant Clicks

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Studies have shown that 82% of consumers read online reviews for local businesses before visiting, so it’s vital that your business is present on review websites and has great ratings. . Certain review sites like Google and Yelp tend to get more traffic than other, less popular restaurant review websites. With almost 2.5

2020 69

2020 Website Management Online Ordering Customer Service 69

EATER

JULY 8, 2022

Diners need to understand that things will never be as they were before the pandemic In the final six weeks of our pandemic-born restaurant, customers formed a line out the door and booked out dinner reservations weeks ahead. We made a pact to ride out the pandemic doing what we loved and doing it right.

Online Ordering 110

Online Ordering Seasonal Menu Customer Service Social Media 110

Future Food

JANUARY 30, 2020

But passion alone can only take you so far. Attica Restaurant (Image via Institute of Managers and Leaders). It is about understanding where and when to put humans into the equation and when to take them out. Reducing opening hours – while this reduces variable costs, it spreads fixed costs (rent, security, website, etc.)

Technology 107

Technology Front of House Customer Service Back of House 107

EATER

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It’s where you go when you’re freshly flush with cash from your first teenage job and want to feel fancy with your friends as you try to figure out how the hell to pronounce “Emmentaler.” We had these secluded booths that we were taking out to kind of open the space up, and it was the worst time to do that.”

Dine-in 123

Dine-in Customer Experience Specials Cash Management 123

Takeaway Solutions

DECEMBER 30, 2018

You need to take advantage of these opportunities so people can find you. Whether it is to book a table in your restaurant or to order takeaway, online marketing is important. Online ordering websites and apps are here to stay. Online reservation tool An online restaurant reservation capability is essential in today's market.

Marketing 45

Marketing Online Ordering Social Media Website Management 45

Restaurant365

APRIL 9, 2020

Local Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is optimizing your local restaurant website to rank highly on Google pages for the keywords that local area users will search about your city or state (like “best pizza Chicago”). Then, focus your website development on ranking for these terms. Promote user-generated content (UGC).

Marketing 88

Marketing Social Media SEO Email Marketing 88

EATER

JULY 27, 2023

For now, it’s in a limited soft-open period that offers tickets (not reservations) through an email list, via the website. The fervor spurred by the drawn-out and arguably chaotic reopening makes the absurdity clear. Relatedly: Casa Bonita is back , sort of. It could become this big game show-type thing. per adult and $24.99

Seasonal Menu 98

Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Website Management Events 98

Next Restaurants

MAY 26, 2020

Don’t miss out, sign up now. Take the Flights restaurant , for example: Partnering up with the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce, Flights started “Feed the Need Bay Area” to leverage accounting support and marketing talent so that they could support the Bay Area community. Install Plexiglas At the Host Stand or Check-Out.

Webinar 89

Webinar Social Media Food Safety Cash Management 89

Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

With so many people out in a sea of stars and stripes on the 4th of July, how do you get them to come to your restaurant? The right 4th of July specials will drive traffic to your restaurant, helping you take advantage of one of the biggest celebrations of the year. The short answer is offering enticing 4th of July specials.

Specials 111

Specials 2021 Merchandise Mobile Ordering 111

Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

To prepare for the new year, restaurant owners, operators, and managers need to start planning now. New training methods focus on thorough cross-training, an emphasis on company mission and values, and solid management team structures. Managing complex, rotating inventory. Finding and training staff.

Operations 92

Operations 2020 Mobile Ordering Social Media 92

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2020

OpenTable will expand its reservation technology to allow grocery stores, permitted major retailers, restaurants, pop-up shops and to go concepts to display available shopping times that customers can book in advance or join a waitlist at the door. As of March 30 at 10:00 a.m.

Food Safety 100

Food Safety Food Order Technology Social Media 100