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Pivoting From an Economic Downturn

Modern Restaurant Management

It comes down to how long the pandemic physically lasts that determines how long its associated fear will stay in the minds of the consumer. Restaurants can accomplish this connection with story-oriented messaging by demonstrating their generosity, according to consumer psychologist Kit Yarrow. Actionable Steps and Tips.

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4th of July Specials for Restaurants: Promotions and Ideas for 2021

Touch Bistro

And Independence Day 2021 may be the busiest one yet, with 46% of American consumers reporting that they’re excited to dine out again as pandemic restrictions are loosened. You could even partner with a business to offer a meal kit that includes merchandise like a handmade BBQ apron, or a local brewery to offer beer and food pairings.

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Reopening Your Restaurant? Here’s Your Digital To-Do List

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These guidelines and conversations with your staff may give you a good idea of what to prioritize when you reopen, and what your timeline will be. In fact, it seems common now for eateries to have pantry items, take-and-bake bread, and merchandise on their menus.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features news that consumers plan to put restaurants at the top of their shopping lists, the latest stats for on premise and why the restaurant of the future is here now. “This is a challenging time for both consumers and businesses. Diners Show Holiday Spirit. Hassle-free holiday meals.

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How food and hospitality can flourish in the next normal

Future Food

Moreover, there is still a considerable amount of latent demand: Pre-COVID levels of demand for F&B were not a fad as consumers’ interaction with Hospitality is a practice that has been building over the last two decades. Ben Shewry has turned Attica into a take-home emporium with dining kits and merchandise sales. Satisfactory.

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Gift Card Marketing During COVID-19 and How It Can Help Restaurants

Touch Bistro

In fact, 44% of consumers said that gift cards encourage them to try new restaurants that they would not have otherwise visited. Restaurant gift cards are effectively microloans, providing a quick injection of cash – with virtually no cost of goods sold. When customers purchase gift cards, restaurants can use that cash immediately.

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A Guide To Average Restaurant Revenue And Profit

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For example: merchandising at your location or online sales of food items; consumer packaged goods such as dinnerware, cookbooks, aprons; phone orders where you take credit card information on-site to charge later when the delivery arrives. Seventy-five percent of capacity is a good prediction of your first-year revenue.