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JBF Study: Independent Restaurants Are Actively Evolving

Modern Restaurant Management

The research stems from in-person chef interviews and a nationwide survey of more than 400 restaurant owners and operators spanning 47 states with respondents ranging from fine dining establishments to fast-casual venues, breweries, and caterers. "This Revenue growth in 2024 was largely driven by menu price adjustments.

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Restaurant Design Trends for 2021

Modern Restaurant Management

The qualities of the space must complement the menu options to deliver an unforgettable experience. This also allows restaurants, bars, breweries, and other local shops to collaborate and share patrons. It has evolved the mall food court into an upscale environment that shares all types of restaurants, bars, and craft breweries.

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Collaborations That Make Sense for Restaurants

Goliath Consulting

Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries For restaurants with a bar program or shareable bites: Host a beer pairing dinner or cocktail collab night Use their ingredients (like bitters, wine reductions) in seasonal dishes Cross-promote tasting events and merch 4. Other Restaurants When values align, collaboration beats competition.

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17 Restaurant Promotion Ideas To Boost Orders And Customer Loyalty

ChowNow

Promote a Limited-Time Menu Item Few things drive action like the phrase only available for a limited time. Creating seasonal or short-run menu items is one of the simplest ways to generate buzz without overhauling your entire operation. Only use this deal on menu items that cost you very little to produce.

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The 11 Best Restaurant Event Ideas That Actually Bring In New Customers And Keep Regulars Excited

ChowNow

1) Pop-Up Collaborations Partner with other local businesses, like a bakery, brewery, coffee shop, roastery, or food truck, for exclusive menu items or drinks. This can be as big or small as youd likefor example, you could connect with a local distillery and use their spirits for one cocktail or develop an entire menu around it.

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Eat, Drink and Be Merry: Properly Prepping Your Bar for the Holiday Rush

Modern Restaurant Management

Include product name, brewery, keg size, style and Alcohol by Volume (ABV) along with expiration dates so everyone making decisions around kegged inventory is working from the same source. Have a single source of truth for what’s in your cooler.

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Best Prep for Super Bowl Off-Premise Programs

Modern Restaurant Management

From that data, restaurant owners can gather winning insights into how to create an optimized menu, develop a promotional strategy as well as to create back-of-house efficiencies during peak hours to be able to handle an increase in orders. Use data to identify popular menu items and promote them during the Super Bowl to drivesales.