7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Whether through supporting local charities or participating in food drives, local restaurants can become go-to places for customers who want to support their community. These create a unique experience that goes beyond just food and drink. Special offers are one of the top restaurant marketing strategies that bring in a regular crowd.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. Food-away-from-home spending is likely to see modest growth as softer consumer spending patterns prevail. ” A Year of Challenges U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The marketing message has not changed drastically from food-based to safety procedures. Safety is the new variable that got added up along with the usual suspects pertaining to food. Pizza chains still getting orders via phone 70 percent of the time. Blaze Bullock, SEO Strategist, Blaze Digital Marketing.

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The Rail

AUGUST 23, 2022

The restaurant business is one of the most competitive destinations in search engine optimization (SEO). Before choosing a food delivery service, catering company, restaurant to have dinner, or venue to celebrate an event, people weigh all options. The customers' approach to food choices in this area is more traditional.

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7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

Once in your customers' hands, this piece of paper can directly influence what your diners order and how much they spend in one sitting. By analyzing the profitability and popularity of your menu items in depth, you can pinpoint exactly which food and beverages contribute to your restaurant's success and which ones you can eliminate.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2024

However, SEO is no longer enough due to high competition in the food industry. With the right strategies, you can easily attract diners searching for restaurants like yours in your local area and get more reservations and takeout orders. Google remains the top platform to search for local businesses and services.

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The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Let’s dive into some foolproof strategies to make your restaurant the go-to spot for food lovers. Are you catering to families, young professionals, or food enthusiasts? Optimize for Search Engines (SEO) Use relevant keywords and keep your content updated to climb the search engine ranks. You’ve got this!

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Lavu

DECEMBER 4, 2019

It’s hard to find a gig that compares to being a food truck owner. Setting up a single location and drawing return crowds, while providing consistently great service and food—these are the basics for brick and mortar dining establishments. Even so, these drawbacks are offset by the opportunities a food truck’s mobility affords.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

In 2020, the number of establishments in the food and beverage industry was estimated to be 23.1 You can give your customers 1 point for every $10 they spend at your restaurant (the price point depends on how much you're selling your food and beverages; just make sure to set an achievable price).

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

Before we get into the questions you need to ask when hiring a marketing position, let’s talk about all the areas of expertise you’ll need to cover in order to have a solid restaurant marketing plan. Private dining, event & catering lead generation optimization. SEO – Search engine optimization. There is a big list!

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

With orders expected to surge on July 4th, make sure you have the right equipment and restaurant technology to safely accommodate big groups or process more online orders. A mobile POS that you can take tableside to capture customer orders. . Equipment and Technology. Delivery is big business for restaurants right now.

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Restaurant Engine

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Highlight and advertise your food truck with your website hub. Whether you’re just starting your food truck, or you’ve been around awhile a website is a pivotal piece in your marketing arsenal. Because a website is essential to your business, let’s look at the 10 benefits of having a great food truck website. #1: 1: Visibility.

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Takeaway Solutions

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

One of the most effective ways to expand is to add an easy online menu/ordering system and delivery options for your customers. And online ordering further increases that pool to people who are in a hurry, picky, bad on the phone, or ordering for a very large group. In theory, the sky's the limit.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Online ordering is on the rise and restaurant operators are coming up with newer ideas to connect with their audiences. With the right restaurant marketing ideas in mind, you can take your restaurant in the right direction and cater to the right audiences. Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Boosting customer engagement .

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Sling

JULY 4, 2021

1) Produce A Food-Prep Video. 2) Shoot Some Finished-Product Food Photos. There’s nothing like high-quality photos of food to whet your customers’ appetites and get them in the door. Hire a professional photographer to snap some mouth-watering images of your food. 5) Extend Your Reach With A Food Truck.

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Ken Burgin

AUGUST 6, 2023

A well-structured FAQ also improves search engine optimisation (SEO) by containing keywords and phrases that potential customers use in search queries. Can I pre-order a meal if I’m in a hurry? Frequently Asked Questions about the food What food does your restaurant specialise in?

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Marketing4Restaurants

MAY 20, 2021

This Restaurant podcast episode looks at how Restaurants can best manage the changes in the industry with Online Ordering Systems. This episode talks about how restaurant online ordering systems are helping food establishments and the value it brings to consumers. The huge increase in the number of orders is phenomenal.

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24/7 Waiter

MAY 5, 2017

Food trucks are becoming very popular, and with good reason. People are getting tired of the same old types of fast food offerings out there, and they are craving something different, something tasty and unique. Food trucks have the capability to offer those things, and more. What Makes Your Food Truck Different?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

What other diners say about your food, service, and dining space will matter a great deal to would-be diners. Online ordering Delivery and takeout have risen since the pandemic. Since 2019, food delivery app installation have increased 39 percent. So images of your food become a key selling point. Some 59 percent of U.S.

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