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TWENTY COMMON MISTAKES INDEPENDENT RESTAURATEURS MAKE

Culinary Cues

[] 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. Guess what?

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IN CHALLENGING TIMES DON’T MAKE CLASSIC BUSINESS MISTAKES REMEMBER THE TOP ELEVEN

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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.

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Decoding Digital Barriers in Restaurant Loyalty Initiatives

Modern Restaurant Management

For franchise owners, maintaining uniform excellence across all outlets is key. With trust being a cornerstone of loyalty, establishments that prioritize and communicate their data protection measures can earn long-lasting customer trust. Running a restaurant isn't just about serving great meals.

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Five Branding Secrets to Bring Your Restaurant to Life

Modern Restaurant Management

The best restaurant branding ideas encompass the overall experience and perception people have of your restaurant — communicating your values, personality, and unique offerings. Keep these variables in mind for every branding point, such as font, color scheme, and even word choice for copy on menus, social media, or press releases.

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A BAROMETER OF CHANGE FOR AMERICAN COOKS & DINERS

Culinary Cues

For nearly four decades the job of cook dominated the media and served as a major point of conversation and entertainment for guests of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. Now – start to build on anticipation. [] COMMUNICATE FREQUENTLY. Build this anticipation using the tools that are within your grasp.

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Tips for Developing a Strong Brand Identity for Your Restaurant 

The Restaurant Group

It’s primarily knowing who you are as a brand and eloquently and compellingly communicating that to your audience through visual and verbal elements. Without a well-defined USP communicated via your brand identity, you may end up simply as a fad or a generic restaurant that doesn’t command recall.

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Unlock Customer Loyalty with Digital CX: Three Ways Restaurants Can Take Action

Modern Restaurant Management

Following new health guidelines all while remaining profitable meant thinking beyond plexiglass dividers and social distancing signage. From poor ordering experiences to flooded phone lines , unsatisfactory communication during this transition time threatens to be a deal-breaker for restaurant-goers. Given that 46.5