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The Next Era of American Fine Dining Is Here, Care of West Africa

EATER

Diners wait weeks to score a reservation, landing Dept of Culture a leading role among the small but growing class of fine dining West African restaurants across the country. Teranga’s more casual format — and that it took three years to open in the U.S. restaurant: Teranga, a counter-service spot which debuted in NYC in 2019.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences.

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More French Food? Oui, Chef.

EATER

Yes, Balthazar and Jean-George still thrive, but French cuisine is no longer the be-all-end-all of fine dining. But look around and a certain nostalgia for the white tablecloths and frisée aux lardons of French dining is manifesting. The brasserie and the bistro are distinctly not fine dining.

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Picture This: Use Mural Art to Up-Level Your Marketing Strategy

Modern Restaurant Management

A Zagat dining trends survey says 75 percent of respondents have selected a restaurant based on food photos. The vast majority of Millennial customers photograph their food, and Gen Z has the same reflex. Your guests aren’t just searching for beautiful, tasty food, they’re looking for authentic experiences to share.

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15 creative restaurant promotion ideas and strategies for 2023

Open for Business

Who is the target customer base? Start a loyalty program Online ordering Piggyback on special events Buy X, get Y free Guest chef or pop up Personalize offers Influencer event Social promotion Jump on seasonal trends Industry night happy hour Invite guests back What are restaurant promotions? Who is the target customer base?

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Simple Restaurant Marketing Plan for 2020 [PDF Template]

7 Shifts

We’ve also included a restaurant marketing plan PDF with all the questions you need to ask (and answer) to get into the minds of your customers and create a marketing recipe for success. But would a first-time customer know what your restaurant is made of by sitting at a table? Which is where your restaurant marketing plan comes in.

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The Pandemic Made Delivery a Necessity for Restaurants. What’s Next? 

Modern Restaurant Management

But as reality of the pandemic sunk in and dining rooms remained closed, it became apparent that ordering delivery and takeout was the best way to help restaurants weather the storm — and there was a significant consumer appetite to do so. While many cracked the code, some are still adapting. So what’s next?

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