7 Shifts

JANUARY 7, 2021

As restaurants reopen and business starts to pick up again, it’s important you pick up your marketing plan, too. To help, we’ve created the ultimate restaurant marketing guide, covering strategy, creative, branding, marketing channels, paid and unpaid advertising, and so much more. What are they ordering?

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The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 28, 2020

In casual dining restaurants where the service expectation is low and the volume of customers high, the ideal Table-to-Waiter ratio is high- 6 to 8 tables (seating an average of 4 people) per waiter. POS integrated CRM also tells you about your customers’ preferences and their revenue potential, which you can use to run marketing campaigns.

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Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

While one great deal or special may drive restaurant revenue, the reality is most restaurants need a mix of specials, discounts and loyalty rewards to offer a little something for everybody. Here’s how to increase restaurant sales with the right blend of incentives and restaurant marketing strategies. Sales are down 2.5%

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Lavu

MARCH 6, 2020

At the heart of restaurant technology for marketing is customer analytics. The three important aspects of improving customer service include customer engagement, digital marketing channels, and customer relationship management (CRM) integration. . The aim is to encourage repeat customers and cultivate customer loyalty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Intriguingly, it appears fast casual restaurants have started taking back the customers they lost to quick serve restaurants since the pandemic, with consumers visiting fast casual restaurants more often, up to 24 percent from 21 percent in May. Loyalty programs yield repeat business. Brand Engagement.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

From faster ordering and bill pay to instant marketing impact, QR codes remove costly steps in your operations and give your customers the tools to create their own individual experience – right from their personal devices. They can link to special deals, event tickets, or limited-time offers. That is significant loyalty.

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Sling

JULY 24, 2023

There is an ever-growing market of specialized software for all of the outside-the-kitchen things restaurateurs have to think about. In addition, Toast offers products ranging from payroll and tips management to inventory management , email marketing and more. It covers local health codes from the U.S.

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Restaurant Engine

AUGUST 9, 2023

Upgrade your marketing strategy and tactics to next level your restaurant. If you are a fast casual restaurant, provide recycling bins. Tip #4: Unleash Your Website Your website is your most powerful marketing feature. Those who love your restaurant will tell everyone they know, and this is free, invaluable marketing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Chris Prociv, VP Marketing & Innovation at La Brea Bakery. We’ve also noticed the increased importance of loyalty programs at times like this. During the start of the pandemic, data show that sales from loyalty program customers dropped off more slowly and ultimately recovered faster than anonymous ones.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Quick links Market research and business plan Location and layout Budgeting and costs Licenses and legal requirements Creating the menu Staffing Technology and systems Marketing and branding Opening your restaurant Market research and business plan Market research and crafting a solid business plan are foundational steps in opening a restaurant.

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BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Gift card and loyalty program capabilities keeps customers coming back. Some POS may even automatically honor loyalty cards. With customer email information, A POS can even help to more effectively pinpoint your marketing efforts. Gift card and loyalty benefits. Order customization. Split check capability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2020

based participating restaurants of DoorDash’s program to support Black-owned businesses who Kiva approves for a loan* by seeding a revolving loan fund starting at $150,000 with potential to grow the investment in the coming months. Customers will see Black-owned carousels on DoorDash in select markets including Washington D.C,

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2024

Embracing solo diners not only opens doors to a wider customer base but also presents an opportunity for establishments to differentiate themselves in a competitive market. Moreover, implementing initiatives such as solo dining specials or loyalty programs tailored for individual diners can further incentivize solo dining experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

The shortage of workers is putting upward pressure on wages and other labor costs, as some operators are offering signing bonuses and extra benefits to be more competitive in a tight job market. QSR Marketing Forecast. percent, compared with 3.1 percent overall. .” 3) Industry focus on healthcare and pharmaceuticals.

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Mad Mobile

MARCH 8, 2024

In the Mobile POS Payments market, the number of users is expected to amount to 101.10m users by 2028. They’re durable and flexible enough to go from fast casual to fine dining. You may also have access to their email, address, and phone number. Check out the full features of each program to compare.

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Indoor Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

You know you need restaurant promotions to bring in new customers, but when you’re a fast-casual restaurant owner, this is often at the bottom of a very long to-do list, especially if you’re just starting out. Check out these tips to avoid these advertising mistakes we’ve seen fast-casual restaurants make over the years.

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Lavu

MARCH 11, 2020

With so many options available in the market, it can be a huge challenge to determine which one will fit the needs of your business. Whether you choose an all-in-one solution or specialized software, it will benefit your restaurant in several ways. Collection of customer data, customer engagement, and marketing initiatives.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

She moved to information technology in 1994 where she was instrumental in putting in the first network and email system for SBCI. Bill formally served on the Great Lakes Franchise Association Board, Del Taco’s Franchise Marketing Advisory Council and the Finance Excellence Advisory Council for Burger King.

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Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 158

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Aramark examined front and back of house processes to establish tailored playbooks for all of its businesses and market segments, leveraging innovative solutions, new service methods, and rigorous safety protocols. Installing self-serve micro markets and pop-up groceries. Expanded service offerings to best meet consumer needs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

Since its inception in mid-March, more than 500 restaurants around the world have joined the program and are reporting sales ranging from several thousand dollars to up to $60,000. "The program is inventive and very attractive to our guests."

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BNG Point of Sale

JUNE 29, 2021

Fast casual restaurants: 6 to 9%. Some examples are menu configurations with special meal deals and high-profit sides, treats, drinks, and lower-cost meals for large groups. Focus on quality service, a creative atmosphere, and special menu items they value. . And with their email, you can even advertise options to them. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Bloom Intelligence acquired SuperFi, a WiFi marketing company that provides professional email marketing services with advanced segmentation and analytics. a WiFi marketing and analytics platform for digital agencies, in December 2019. PPP Forgiveness Links and EZ App. Bloom Intelligence Acquires SuperFi.

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Food Safety Customer Experience Website Management Employee Relations 115

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news on understanding customer loyalty, beverage insights, restaurant supply loyalty, the influence of discounts, the state of payments and the evolution of gift cards. Customer satisfaction has traditionally been the main driver of loyalty. The Value of Trust.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Lunchbox will also focus on acquiring top-tier talent and invest in further development on its platform and expand to new markets. Lunchbox plans to use the capital to scale growth nationally to serve the restaurant industry’s need for efficient and revenue-driven solutions to sustain the current economic depression.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 30, 2022

Answer: restaurant advertising and marketing. Whether you feel like you've tried every advertising tactic in the book, or 2022 is the first time your restaurant has had a dedicated marketing budget, you can implement our restaurant advertising ideas to attract new customers and turn one-time visitors into loyal customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Substantial advantages in marketing, reduced labor costs, shared management costs, lower occupancy cost can be had in this model. A chicken sandwich and the impact it has had on how to market a product – see Popeye’s vs. Chick-fil-A. The global food delivery market is expected to grow to 11.4 Ghost Kitchens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

As people head back into restaurants, fast casual and common delivery foods continue to decline at a slow rate, including fast food (down 19 percent), cheesesteaks (down 8 percent), chicken wings (down 15 percent) and pizza (down 7 percent). The new franchise program is now available nationwide.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2020

Department of the Treasury, issued new and revised guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This guidance implements the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA), signed into law by President Trump on June 5, 2020, and expands eligibility for businesses with owners who have past felony convictions. .

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