SpotOn

JUNE 27, 2025

Over the last several years, QR order and pay has gone from being a fringe technology to a widely used solution for restaurants, bars, breweries, and wineries. What started as a simple way to swap paper menus with contactless ordering during COVID quickly evolved into an operational solution to battle staff shortages and improve efficiency.

Mobile Ordering

Open for Business

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Create weekly schedules that account for seasonal changes and special events. Menu management While chefs often lead when it comes to menu management , managers should grasp the core concepts that make it all tick. Menu engineering Cover menu psychology basics, like item placement and pricing strategy.

Training

Restaurant Clicks

MAY 1, 2025

From long-standing neighborhood favorites to newer spots that have quickly gained attention, each one brings something special to the table. What makes George’s special is the attention to detail—each pizza takes time, and regulars say it’s worth the wait. That personal touch, combined with friendly service, keeps people coming back.

Sourcing

SpotOn

DECEMBER 30, 2024

A bar or brewery is considered to be the highest profit margin restaurant business with a gross profit margin on alcohol that's around 80%. And sit-down operations tend to struggle the most because of more complex menus and service models. So the current average restaurant profit margin is most likely lower today.

Operations

Buzztime Business

JULY 1, 2025

Do your #summergoals include more beach time and less time brainstorming July promotion ideas for your restaurant, bar, or brewery? Come up with awesome specials on craft beers. If your bar or brewery doesn’t serve food, build July promotion ideas around food trucks. Create specials based on 1776 like a $17.76 Just do it.

Bar

EATER

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Lesley Suter, special projects director Acamaya , New Orleans | Atoma , Seattle | Budonoki , Los Angeles | Fet-Fisk , Pittsburgh | Fikscue , Alameda | Frankie’s , Burlington | Good Hot Fish , Asheville | Ishtia , Houston | Kisa , New York | Mémoire Cà Phê , Portland | Mirra , Chicago | Pascual , Washington, D.C. So far, they haven’t lost one.

Seasonal Menu

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2023

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.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2022

As a restaurant, you’ve got the opportunity to feed into that joyful excitement with special events for the season, so grab the chance before the winter holidays takeover! Serve Special (Spooky) Food and Drinks. Half the fun of Halloween is dressing up in something special.

Advertising

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2022

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. At this time of year, customers look forward to (and are willing to pay for) new and special experiences, especially when it comes to food and beverage.

Bar

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

However, it can be successfully implemented in restaurants with a diverse menu. ” This will help you not just stand out among other establishments but take a special place in a customer’s mind. Collaborate with local breweries to pair different pizzas with craft beers for a tasty and educational experience.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Create a contactless experience via QR Codes with a contactless menu and contactless check-ins. 'Safety' Camden Town Brewery and their drinkable ad campaign. Send out weekly email newsletters (no more, no less) telling customers about new menu options and special offers. Burger King putting a QR Code in the VMAs.

Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The menu will also shine with a variety of grilled dishes and Japanese snacks, all with Chef Morimoto’s signature twist. The menu will feature small plates, sushi rolls, sushi bowls and ramen. Playful small plates, rice bowls and sushi rolls will take guests on a comfort food journey.

Brewery

7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2020

With dine-in officially off the menu, we’re sharing a few options for restaurants to consider to pivot their business model during COVID-19. Give special consideration to perishable items, as these can create unique liability issues for your restaurant. You don’t have to be a brewery or bar to get into the delivery game either.

FOH

ChowNow

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Refresh your menu with seasonal specials. Make use of new in-season ingredients by introducing some fall and winter dishes to your menu. Don’t forget to add the items to your online menu, and promote them on your website, email, Instagram, Facebook, and other marketing channels. Recommend fall & winter menu pairings.

2020

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

This document will outline your bar's concept, menu, marketing strategy, and financial projections. Choosing Your Concept & Bar Type Defining your concept Your concept is the main idea or theme and includes service style, cuisine, menu, and music. Your menu is more than just a list of food and drink. Keep it simple.

Bar

Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

The short answer is offering enticing 4th of July specials. 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. Planning 4th of July Specials for Your Restaurant. 4th of July Restaurant Specials and Promotion Ideas for 2021.

Specials

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

On-the-Fly Menu Management. Menu Management On-the-Fly. With fluctuating consumption patterns due to changing operating restrictions, operators need to be able to make menu changes in real time. Typical restaurant POS systems don’t allow managers to 86 menu items directly. Two-Way Text Communication with Guests.

POS

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

” Traditionally, to enable delivery most sellers list their menu on food delivery platforms because the restaurant doesn’t have their own couriers. “I know the challenges of keeping a small business going and I want to help these great independent restaurants that have so much soul and really make a community special.

Guest Recovery

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 25, 2024

For those with limited space, even a single table outside can be transformed into a romantic date night or a special experience. Surrounded by flourishing herbs, edible flowers, and citrus trees, guests can savor the farm-to-table tasting menu while immersed in nature.

Outdoor

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

Now available through Grubhub, it is a delivery-only concept that specializes in antibiotic-free, oven-baked, boneless chicken bites. “I wanted to make sure the whole menu, flavors, and even the packaging was on point,” said Tyga. Credit: Tyga Bites. “The bites are baked just right; choose a dip then take a sip!

Food Safety

EATER

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

A tasting menu that started as a pop-up, a barbecue joint you can only visit on Saturdays, a sophisticated restaurant tucked into a brewery, a daytime cafe that is also a marketplace — these thrilling newcomers also reflect lingering traces of nimble “pandemic pivots.” And isn’t that what makes a truly great neighborhood restaurant?

2023

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2020

White Castle’s brand is iconic, navigating new challenges to bring their menu to more customers, prepared in a healthier environment by staff in better working conditions that adhere to social distancing needs is something only Miso Robotics can do. There’s something for everyone on our menu.”

Mobile Ordering

The Rail

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Twitter Ads: Best for timely promotions like lunch specials or happy hour deals , given the platform's real-time nature. Clear Calls to Action (CTA): Whether it's "Book Now", "Order Online", or "View Menu", ensure the viewer knows the next steps. Ensure your ads are mobile-friendly and lead to a mobile-optimized website.

Advertising

EATER

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Thanks to Alberta’s bountiful grain fields and an endless supply of fresh water from glaciers, icefields, and snowmelt, the Canadian Rockies also has its own cottage industry of hip, independent craft breweries, as well as trendy distilleries incorporating native botanicals into heady spirits. Banff: The Banff Ave Brewing Co.

Hotels

EATER

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This is the year that a bakery — not a bakery-plus-restaurant, not a bakery with a savory menu too, just a damn good bakery — can feel revolutionary, even when sticking to the classics. Pay special attention to the pisco list; the ambitious collection, curated by co-owner Glendon Hartley (Service Bar), is among the nation’s largest.

2022

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

. “We've followed the evolution of delivery and managed cloud kitchen platforms closely and are excited to test this modern advancement in offering our customers more ways to access and enjoy both our 100-year-old classics and new menu items.” Maria is also a certified health coach specializing in nutrition and wellbeing.

Franchising

EATER

JULY 8, 2020

The menu reads like a hit list of American comfort classics, sure to satisfy after a long drive or a long hike. Where to Eat : It’s not often a speakeasy offering craft cocktails and charcuterie platters can be found on the outskirts of a national park, which is what makes Phelanies a special find.

Front of House

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Del Pez also carries an extensive list of craft beers with a very creative margarita menu to boot. The variety of choices on their menu is a welcomed sight as you have many options, but it isn’t overwhelming. They have a brunch menu, a kid’s menu, a light menu, and even a happy hour menu.

Back of House

Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

As Eli’s worked on new menus, Mr. Steinbach spoke about the questions they needed to consider, but didn’t have data for. Can I afford to put this item on the menu? The time savings have been especially impactful in areas like menu planning, said Mr. Steinbach. “What should I charge for this? ” he listed.

Point of Sale

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2019

On special appeal, the Board vacated the judge’s order, and remanded the case to the judge with instructions to approve the settlement agreements. Jeffers will lead Menu and POS integration for Ordermark’s restaurants and virtual kitchen clients as the company looks to extend its leadership position in the. Charlie Jeffers.

Mobile Ordering

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

By understanding when your customers come and go, what they do and don’t order, and what specials worked and which ones didn’t, you can better tailor your offerings and calibrate your staffing. Live menu updating software Beverage offerings tend to change over time, and depending on what you sell, they could do so frequently.

Inventory

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

By understanding when your customers come and go, what they do and don’t order, and what specials worked and which ones didn’t, you can better tailor your offerings and calibrate your staffing. Live menu updating software Beverage offerings tend to change over time, and depending on what you sell, they could do so frequently.

Inventory

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Eight months after the acquisition by Capriotti’s, Wing Zone is rolling out a brand refresh which features technology upgrades, a revamped menu, an energized restaurant design and experience, a new logo and other assets designed to further position the brand as one of the undisputed leaders in the chicken wing category. Real Food at BK.

Franchising

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%. If creating and running advertisements is not your forte, you can always outsource this service to freelancers specializing in digital marketing.

Point of Sale

SpotOn

JULY 3, 2024

From the happy hour menu to deals to special events and marketing, here are some ideas to attract a crowd and ensure everyone leaves happy (and comes back soon). 💡 With a bar POS or brewery POS system , you can add pricing events to take the guesswork out of discounts (and make sure that happy hour really does end at 6 pm).

Social Media

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Owned and operated by Nashville native couple Tony and Caroline Galzin, Nicky’s menu revolves around its coal-fired oven. Joey’s House of Pizza is a family-owned and run New York-style pizzeria, specializing in classic round pies and Sicilian square double-stuffed slices. Five Points Pizza East. Joey’s House of Pizza.

Brewery

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2022

Their impressive list of features also includes the ability to make real-time menu and inventory changes and to split bills - a task that often produces splitting headaches - with ease. While the platform works for restaurants of all sizes, it's most popular with QSRs like cafes, food trucks, and breweries. Team Communication.

Management