Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

To stand out and get more customers means focusing more on marketing. If you’re looking for ways to up your restaurant marketing game, here are the practical steps you should be taking in 2022. It needs to be visible to casual browsers who simply won’t take the time to download information that should be easily accessible.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

2025 Culinary Trends Ingredients on the Rise Takes On Tahini Known for its richer and toastier flavor, black tahini will be featured on menus with versatility ranging from black tahini noodles and black tahini ice cream to tahini lattes and cocktails on the beverage side. That’s where the NEXT Flavor Report comes in.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

To get the timing right, you need to send out emails at strategic moments, such as: After a first order: Send a welcome email thanking the customer, followed by a series of other emails reminding them to order again and then other ways they can place orders with your restaurant. can boost traffic.

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The Rail

APRIL 4, 2023

When it comes to video marketing for your restaurant on social media, there are a myriad of tips, tricks, topics, and trends that you can implement as soon as today in order to leverage your audience and turn it into a sea of loyal, cash-paying patrons. There are a few ways to find out where your people are and how best to reach them.

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EATER

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Lille Allen, Jesse Sparks The stand-up comedian became a social media standout for his whip-smart crowd work and casual cooking videos. Now, he’s taking over your dinner table. And two, I’m trying to make a joke that this is a quote-unquote cookbook because I’m a comedian, and the book is a mix of stories and genuine recipes.

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ChowNow

APRIL 4, 2025

Online reputation management for restaurants is all about paying attention to your restaurants digital reputationand taking steps to shape that conversation. Its actively managing how your business is perceived across platforms like Google, Yelp, TripAdvisor, and social media. A strong restaurant reputation builds trust.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

New concepts, ghost kitchens, and delivery-only brands are popping up constantly, making it harder for any single restaurant to stand out. Today, customers rely on Google searches, online reviews, and social media to decide where to eat. Behavioral Patterns: How often do your customers dine out?

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

To get the most out of your marketing budget, be very clear with your goals. Promotions, local SEO, and social media ads can help bring more people through your door. A strong social media presence, community partnerships, and local events can get your name in front of more potential customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2022

Fortunately, there are steps you can take to make your franchise restaurant a mainstay of your community. Three out of every 10 restaurants have more than one location, and many operators turn to franchising for expansion, the National Restaurant Association reported. Leverage social media. by the end of 2022.

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ChowNow

APRIL 11, 2025

The last time you tried a new restaurant, what steps did you take before you walked through their doors? Social proof shows youre legitimate People trust other people. Its often the first detail people notice, and even a small difference in rating can impact if someone clicks, books, or scrolls past. Check the star rating?

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EATER

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The ability to create pop-ups and garner a following on social media translates to a lower barrier of entry for showcasing baked goods. I was angry that it was taking so much of my energy and my creativity, and I wasn’t really building a future for myself,” she says. I was really tired of it.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Email marketing might not be as flashy as social media marketing, but for restaurants, its possibly the most effective way to stay connected with customers. Unlike social media platforms, where the algorithm overlords dictate who will and will not see your posts, emails go straight to your customers inboxeswhich they check daily.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2022

But is it so simple to stand out from the crowd in 2022? Users should easily access the menu, book a table, and click on the phone number or other links without pinching. Communicate with Customers on Social Media. Meet your guests on social media. Optimize the website for mobile screens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 10, 2020

The last few months have been very uncertain for people all over the world, with every country implementing social distancing rules to flatten the curve and reduce the number of infections. Take a Measured Approach. But be ready, how will you stand out? In fact, it has been one of the sectors which has suffered the most.

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EATER

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Gina Chung’s book cover cake was actually an ice cream cake. Jemimah Wei For some authors, the book cover cake has become a publishing rite of passage In the middle of the New York City launch party this spring for Gina Chung’s debut novel, Sea Change , Chung’s friend Vanessa Chan snuck out to pick up a surprise.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

We searched high and low for every restaurant event idea out there, then boiled them down to what we believe are the most exciting and effective restaurant events to keep regulars ecstatic and new customers talking. You can start by ruling out events that wont fit your venue. First, ask what type of event would best fit your venue.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2023

Thankfully, even if consumers dine out less, their desire to maximize each occasion will help buoy restaurants through this time. One of the biggest shifts in 2022 was how guests sought out restaurants through new and unexpected channels, like TikTok. How will persisting labor shortages shape the industry in 2023?

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Embrace the Suck

JANUARY 20, 2021

After that, people will start to venture back out to restaurants in the areas they’re permitted to do so. Human beings are social creatures and we need each other. There’s a classic self-improvement book out there called The Richest Man in Babylon. Cost out everything on your menu. Action Steps.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 27, 2023

This is not easy since the access to and use of technology and its influential sidekicks: social media and 24/7 news is so universal that nearly everyone sees them as essential to our way of life, but we need to try. Feed it to your staff members and talk about the book while you are engaging in daily tasks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2023

Let’s talk about the steps that restaurant owners can take to transform their business through branding. Keep these variables in mind for every branding point, such as font, color scheme, and even word choice for copy on menus, social media, or press releases. In many ways, it’s the bible of your restaurant.

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ChowNow

JUNE 27, 2025

How to optimize it: Claim your listing (if you haven’t, use this link to get started) and fill out every field: hours, website, menu link, service options, etc. OpenTable OpenTable is both a review platform and a booking engine, which means guests can find you, read reviews, and reserve a table in one seamless process.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

Summer Travel and Dining Data As we approach the summer travel season, Chase is revealing a new lifestyle-focused report offering details into trends and insights for leisure travel and dining, from experts at both leading travel booking platform Chase Travel and restaurant discovery platform, The Infatuation. AI adoption spreads in new ways.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 10, 2021

Today we will take a look at how disintermediation of the guest has impacted hotels, airlines, real estate, movies, and consumer packaged goods. The concept of direct bookings long precedes the digital era in other industries. Fortunately, many other digitally disrupted industries offer key insights on how to navigate the shift.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Providing top-quality food and service should remain your restaurant’s foremost priority, but you also need to get the word out and attract new customers. While you are waiting to be seated, the hostess fans out a deck of cards containing four jokers. Book in advance, or wait half an hour for a table. Net result?

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EATER

APRIL 22, 2025

Here, she discusses the current cookbook market, what shes looking for in a proposal, and why people in hospitality are already well-poised to write a book. This present moment is, of course, very much dominated by social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Its more fragmented now.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 23, 2020

As one way to help restaurants navigate this uncertain time, our team has created a short e-Book with marketing tips for restaurants. Customers may not feel like dining out right now, but many people still are searching for ways to support their favorite local businesses. Among the highlights: Pickup Incentives. Gift Cards.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

According to the National Restaurant Association, 70 percent of operators report not having enough employees to meet customer demand, and three out of four say they will commit more resources to employee recruitment and retention. Place the codes anywhere your target audience may be, like restaurants, stores, or social media.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 25, 2023

Many restaurateurs dream of growing into multiple locations, but it takes a lot of capital investment to get there. Map out the amount of money needed and options for investing : Owners can use incentives to reward early investors for their support and close deals faster to have the checks in hand to grow the restaurant.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 7, 2021

We have a problem right now that seems to be universal and there is no shortage of complaints and posts on social media that proclaim the effects, but little is done to point to active solutions. Let’s take one possible cause that is not on everyone’s radar: nurturing real interest in a restaurant career early on.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Here are six steps to take before opening any restaurant website builders. Restaurant website design: Taking a DIY approach vs. hiring a web development team Consider whether you want to build your restaurant's website or hire someone to do it for you. Check out this example from Barcelona Wine Bar for inspiration.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Diners want the convenience of ordering, booking, and engaging with their favorite restaurants straight from their phones. Once set up, they run seamlessly in the background, like the ideal employee who never calls out, takes a day off, or makes costly mistakes. Online ordering and delivery apps.

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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! Social Media. actively follow their favorite restaurants on social media?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

It should come as no surprise that the world’s first marshmallow café would attract a lot of social media attention. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Shanks about the brand's growth, compeition, loyalty, and social media savvy. That goes far beyond responding to their Yelp reviews.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

We wanted to take a look back and highlight some of our favorite moments during our first season. Your smartphone is your restaurant's media center. It's a full-on media company. That smartphone is your media center. You post that content online on all those different social platforms.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

By Leo Clarke, Contributor More so now than ever before, restaurant guests are looking for an experience when eating out, rather than just a satisfying meal. Whether you're a seasoned owner or just starting out, these tips will help you elevate the dining experience you offer.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 7, 2021

You need to seek out the opportunities and prepare to thrive when one is in your sights – success doesn’t simply appear. Be patient – it will take time. [] COMMITMENT: “I am going to do whatever it takes to prepare for the position – I am in it to win it”. Success doesn’t happen on its own – you make it happen.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

So far, 2020 has thrown marketing plans, advertising budgets, and restaurant growth out of the window. There are many restaurants who’ve never touched advertising or social media, and they’ve been the neighborhood’s go-to spot for decades. Whatever plans and forecasts you had for your restaurant are yesterday’s bread now.

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