Culinary Cues

MARCH 26, 2022

[] FAILING TO UNDERSTAND SOCIAL MEDIA. Plain and simple – social media IS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT PLATFORM FOR COMMUNICATION. Ads in your local newspaper are more about showing that you support that paper rather than a tremendously effective way of communicating with the public. Tensions are high.”

Cash Management 369

Cash Management Social Media Restaurant Law Communication 369

Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 1, 2020

With more than 79% of the US population now using Facebook, Instagram or Twitter 1 and users projected to increase to 257 million by 2023, restaurants can no longer afford not to invest in their social media presence. In fact, more than 63% of restaurants reported to have used social media to market their business in 2018 2.

Social Media 92

Social Media 2006 2016 Website Management 92

7 Shifts

JULY 30, 2021

From stand-out social media accounts, to good old-fashioned mail marketing, we'll walk you through 12 unique customer-driving ideas! From managing your budget to accounting and bookkeeping for national holidays and events, this document will be your year-long guide to tracking your restaurant's promotional strategy.

Email Marketing 370

Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program Website Management 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2023

For restaurant owners or franchise managers, the importance of brand purpose and social responsibility can’t be overstated, especially when attracting the Gen Z demographic. This tech-savvy, socially conscious generation has distinct preferences and values that can significantly shape the success of your establishment.

Social Media 167

Social Media Loyalty Program Communication Sustainability 167

Bingage

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Well, social media is a quite familiar term for everyone! When it comes to building a marketing strategy to increase restaurant business sales , social media and online marketing is an unavoidable element. and how to take photos that are customer-friendly and proper social media monitoring. Image Source.

Social Media 98

Social Media Marketing Consumer Goods Influencer 98

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

How do you manage your restaurant in a modern and efficient way? Engage consumers using social media, storytelling, and events to create a deep emotional tie that extends beyond the plate. Make sure your website is mobile-friendly, provide online reservations, and think about building a user-friendly mobile app.

Loyalty Program 181

Loyalty Program Dietary Restrictions Mobile Ordering Social Media 181

7 Shifts

JUNE 25, 2021

Usually, those in charge of hiring will share their job posting on multiple job boards, social media platforms, and share those links among staff to then spread to their networks. When candidates come in, they come through multiple mediums such as website notifications, site notifications, multiple email inboxes, texts, and walk-ins.

Hiring 370

Hiring Website Management Social Media Certification 370

Future Food

MARCH 24, 2020

Eating with your eyes – Food, Design and Social Media. Social media and the Internet, in general, drive our ability to offload our opinions on every element in our lives. Use digital communications to draw customers in and then deliver the best. Websites, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Linkedin.

Social Media 83

Social Media Design Food Customer Experience 83

Open for Business

MAY 16, 2024

Diners are doing more research than ever and a restaurant website is a critical touchpoint of the guest experience. There’s a common misconception that building a restaurant website will incur significant expense or require advanced technical skills. Why is a restaurant website important?

Website Management 78

Website Management Email Marketing SEO Seasonal Menu 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2021

Creating and deliver engaging content, maintaining customer communications, establishing an online presence, reviewing data-driven analytics, setting up paid advertising initiatives…all of these important steps take time. Website SEO – Ensure your website ranks higher in search engines and that your customers can find you.

Marketing 203

Marketing Social Media Mobile Ordering Website Management 203

7 Shifts

JANUARY 20, 2023

It's hard enough to manage a higher workload without delivery. Next, promote your contest or giveaway through social media and other channels. Advertise on social media Social media is one of the most powerful tools at a restaurant's disposal. And best of all, they're easy to set up and manage.

Specials 195

Specials 2023 Social Media Email Marketing 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Some of these strategies include: Optimizing the Website. Optimizing restaurant websites is an important part of driving sales in any business climate but is critical in the pandemic environment. Optimized websites have a clean, uncluttered, navigable design and, most importantly, are Google-friendly. Keep them updated.

Marketing 225

Marketing Social Media SEO Website Management 225

Sling

JULY 24, 2023

Restaurant management software is a rapidly expanding niche of software development. Some of these apps are designed to solve specific problems, like shift scheduling or point of sale , while others boast all-in-one suites for every aspect of restaurant management. 9) Clover Another POS software solution serving restaurants is Clover.

2023 78

2023 Management Management Tip Distribution 78

Sling

JULY 31, 2023

Bar owners and managers have to think about things like good staffing practices , inventory management , marketing tactics , and curating an appealing menu. Selecting The Right Bar Software Tools aimed at owners or managers of bars and restaurants are a rapidly expanding area of software development.

2023 78

2023 Bar Management Management 78

7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2020

Keep reading to get answers to questions like: How do you manage staff to boost off-site dining revenue? Are there any tips for food delivery and takeout inventory management? Food delivery ideas: How to manage staff to boost off-site dining revenue It’s important to have a protocol in place for managing delivery and takeout orders.

Delivery 341

Delivery Food Email Marketing Front of House 341

Bingage

APRIL 16, 2024

Businesses will get options to send personalised communication through SMS, Whatsapp marketing and Emails. Dedicated account support manager, and expert consultation. Option to run loyalty programs through social media apps like WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. It provides Reward Management.

Loyalty Program 105

Loyalty Program 2024 Email Marketing Coupons 105

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Luckily, there are proven ways to help build a solid, positive food safety culture, including boosting trust, improving communication, educating employees, and relying on tech tools, including Artificial Intelligence. Improve Communication Effective communication is vital in establishing and maintaining a strong food safety culture.

Food Safety 208

Food Safety Allergens Food Audits 208

Next Restaurants

MAY 12, 2020

Find a good way to communicate the steps you’re taking. You might consider having an announcement of your cleaning steps on your website and ordering app. A simple sign on your door that says “What We’re Doing” and explaining the social distancing and cleaning steps you take will go a long way toward reassuring consumers.

Communication 116

Communication Social Media Equipment Website Management 116

Bingage

APRIL 16, 2024

Businesses will get options to send personalised communication through SMS, Whatsapp marketing and Emails. Dedicated account support manager, and expert consultation. Option to run loyalty programs through social media apps like WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. It provides Reward Management.

Loyalty Program 104

Loyalty Program 2024 Email Marketing Coupons 104

Social Hospitality

AUGUST 25, 2019

C ustomer interaction points can range from mobile apps, third-party food aggregator apps, social media, and chat apps. But many small restaurants haven’t yet adopted emerging restaurant technology for customer communication. That changes when you use a conversational chatbot on the website, mobile app, or social media.

Social Media 253

Social Media Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Website Management 253

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine surveyed marketing experts to find out the best ways restaurants can market themselves now. Keegan Brown, Marketing Manager Easy On Hold & Brand Music. What’s working right now: Hours should be updated everywhere: Facebook, google my business, yelp, your website, etc.

Marketing 234

Marketing Social Media Food Safety Email Marketing 234

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

This rise in digital interactions has made it critical for restaurants to have well-designed websites. After all, intuitive design and up-to-date information can turn a website visitor into a paying customer. In this ultimate restaurant website design guide for beginners, you’ll learn: How to prepare for a website makeover.

Design 397

Design Social Media Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 397

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

COMMUNICATION. As much as communication is always the number one criticism of those on the receiving end – it will be even more so during times of crisis. Communicate profusely with your business guests – use all of the mediums available and make the communication positive and uplifting. CREATING A BUZZ. BE PRESENT.

Social Media 438

Social Media Communication Loyalty Program Training 438

7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

He also operates Cali BBQ Media and hosts the Digital Hospitality Podcast, and is an advocate for digital hospitality as a means to grow your business. If you’re not sure what your customers are looking for, don’t be afraid to take to social media and ask them. The number one thing you need to fix is your website,” says Walchef.

2021 370

2021 Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

Due to the volatile situation caused by COVID-19, restaurateurs across the globe are having to temporarily close their businesses to support social distancing. How to communicate your COVID-19 restaurant closure. Then share general updates with staff through your team communication tool. Here’s how to do that thoroughly.to

Social Media 312

Social Media Restaurant Law Employee Relations Communication 312

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In a social media-heavy world, the visual appeal of a restaurant has become more important than ever. With social media, we're able to reach people around the globe—it's so important. It's also important that what you put on social media is the same product you get [in person].

Marketing 284

Marketing Social Media SEO Consumer Goods 284

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

They're people leaders, customer service providers, line cooks, inventory managers, occasional bartenders, public relations reps, number crunchers, and even marketers. Many local restaurants have never touched advertising or social media; they've been the neighborhood's go-to spot for decades. Do they prefer takeout or dine-in?

Seating 221

Seating Email Marketing Marketing SEO 221

7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2019

After struggling with time and money lost to manual scheduling, they ditched spreadsheets to streamline their scheduling, communication, and performance tracking with 7shifts’ easy-to-use, intuitive labor management platform. Before using 7shifts, we would generate our schedules on a spreadsheet and transfer it over to a website.

Website Management 247

Website Management Social Media Communication Book 247

Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

It begins with a pinch of complacency, a dash of poor decision-making, and a generous serving of ineffective communication. Leadership: The Missing Ingredient The best restaurants are those led by individuals who understand that their role extends beyond the kitchen or the management office.

Leadership 221

Leadership Customer Service Loyalty Program Customer Experience 221

7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2021

He asserts that this may not prevent backlash from guests who disagree, but believes that clear policies and rigid enforcement can help to manage it. Communicate clearly to guests what the policies are. Whether it's masking, vaccination for indoor dining, or any other policy, clearly communicate it to guests. It's enforcement.

Restaurant Law 370

Restaurant Law Food Safety Communication Training 370

Open for Business

MARCH 23, 2023

Your brand is everything, so it makes sense to have a dedicated team member managing it. One sign that it’s time to hire marketing staff is that you, your general manager, or current team members handling marketing feel overwhelmed. It’s smart to invest in experienced candidates for social media marketing jobs if you have the budget.

2023 78

2023 Marketing Social Media Email Marketing 78

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

By sharing your menu across all digital platforms including your website, review pages and social channels, customers have ample opportunities to see it and therefore decide to make a buying decision—whether that be making an in-person dining reservation or ordering food for delivery. Give Your Website All of the Love.

Marketing 221

Marketing Email Marketing Website Management Social Media 221

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

This preference for environmentally conscious brands makes it critical for restaurants to find ways to integrate sustainability into operations and develop a plan to promote these sustainability initiatives through various channels including digital, marketing materials, and streamlined internal communications and messaging.

Recycling 227

Recycling Sustainability Loyalty Program Social Media 227

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Hourly hiring is traditionally a complicated process – requiring applicants to create accounts, navigate clunky job websites, and fill out paperwork. Gen Z, the target demographic for the restaurant industry, prefers to communicate via text. There’s no need to make it harder by creating barriers to applying.

Hiring 202

Hiring Recruiting Website Management Social Media 202

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

An email newsletter allows your business to communicate regularly with customers outside of your restaurant's four walls. Restaurants often use social media to target users. Don't let your customers leave your website without offering value. Recommended Resources: Free Restaurant Management Excel Templates.

Email Marketing 195

Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Point of Sale 195

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

The reasons for the accelerated growth of this idea, the contribution of POS to these kitchens, the display systems to make the operations easier, and the automated operations used in the inventory as well in the kitchen for easy food management- are some of the ideas that will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

Online Ordering 196

Online Ordering Point of Sale Website Management Inventory 196

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The following provides some “food for thought”, maybe even a “look in the mirror” checklist for those who are drifting away from those initial goals. [] THINKING THEY CAN MANAGE THROUGH OTHERS. Ignore them and they will find someone else to pay attention. [] CONFUSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT.

Cash Management 268

Cash Management Point of Sale Leadership Website Management 268