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How Restaurants Can Remain Competitive in 2021

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2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget. From a projected record growth at the top of the year to a decline of nearly $240 billion in sales and 2.5 million out of work, it was nothing short of devastating. Through it all, we emerge from the year as an industry in evolution—and our restaurants need to evolve with it.

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How to write a restaurant marketing plan that puts butts in seats [Ideas and Strategies]

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They're people leaders, customer service providers, line cooks, inventory managers, occasional bartenders, public relations reps, number crunchers, and even marketers. You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you.

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A busy owner’s guide to restaurant social media strategy

Open for Business

Social media management takes practice. Download OpenTable’s comprehensive guide to social media.) Reels Use the reels feature to post short videos with your community. According to OpenTable research, 87% of people have visited a new restaurant based on finding it on social media. Success doesn’t happen overnight.

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17 Restaurant Job Interview Questions (and How to Answer Them)

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We've also included a roundup of interview best practices you should be aware of before showing up to speak to the hiring manager. Download now. For instance, were you responsible for restaurant employee scheduling or managing a log book ? A hiring manager wants to know how you handle a very real, stressful part of the job.

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COVID-19 Resources for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. The National Restaurant Association-managed site also provides a direct connection to the industry’s grassroots engagement platform.

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. Here are their responses. To read part one, click here. Nick Kenner, Founder & CEO, Just Salad. We celebrate this as it benefits us all when brands focus on sustainability. Lavu CEO Saleem S.

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How Restaurant Reservation Software Can Help with Reopening in 2021

Touch Bistro

Traditionally, accepting and managing restaurant reservations has been a pretty low-tech operation. Unlike the call ahead model, reservation software allows customers to book tables online and helps restaurants manage those bookings in real time. In other words, you can manage every step of the reservation process, all in one place.