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Behind the Scenes: Cinco de Mayo Prep

Modern Restaurant Management

“Immediately after the event the team meets to gather feedback and create a recap,” Kurt Pahlitzsch, Vice President of Casual Dining at Doherty Enterprises, franchisee of Chevys, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. “It is now the largest Cinco de Mayo party in the Chevy’s restaurant system.”

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Dining Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Among the findings: Casual experiential dining appeals on many fronts to consumers of varying ages in different parts of the country looking for affordable culinary experiences. Chef driven fast casual restaurants feed consumers’ desires for high quality menu items delivered quickly and on the go.

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Restaurant Conferences to Attend in 2022

7 Shifts

With so many different events on the horizon, you'll need to plan accordingly. Here are some of the most noteworthy restaurant conferences and events to attend, as well as some information to help you decide which ones are the best for improving your restaurant business. Ideal Attendee: Restaurant Group Owners and Executives.

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22 Restaurant Advertising Ideas Driving Guests To Tables In 2022

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These can be professionally designed or made in-house to promote specials, events, or even a classic riff like the “Free Wifi, Cold Beer” sign found outside many-a-bar. For casual establishments, consider putting promotional signs on the backs of bathroom stall doors and at the silverware stand. Use Influencers to Maximize Your Reach.

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15 creative restaurant promotion ideas and strategies for 2023

Open for Business

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? What is the goal?

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How Canyons Fresh Grill Saves 15% on Labor with 7shifts

7 Shifts

Since opening, Canyons has served over a million fresh burgers, salads, shakes, and more to families, youth sports teams, church groups, dating couples, and corporate events. weather or a larger than average party size will influence any small adjustments based on the data. They're almost spot-on…” says Crumpton.

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What Are We Wearing to Restaurants Now, Atlanta?

EATER

Groups of friends, cousins extending a birthday celebration, and solo diners matched the restaurant’s beach-casual vibe with relaxed clothing, statement accessories, and pops of color worthy of the season’s first 80-degree day. How did the restaurant influence what you decided to wear? I’m either super casual or all the way dressy.

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