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The Ultimate Guide to Local Restaurant Marketing 2025

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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. It helps allocate resources directly to those who are most likely to become loyal, repeat customers.

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Boost brand loyalty with compelling post-dining customer experiences

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When consumers dine out, they choose where to go based on a number of factors—menu variety, value, the experience and service they get when they go to a certain place and more. But one thing that they may not consciously consider is their experience with a restaurant after they’ve left—and this is a big area for operators to capitalize on.

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Tips for Keeping Restaurants Afloat as COVID Cases Spike

Modern Restaurant Management

However, as the bill works its way through further approvals, restaurants are in a position where they must continue honing their strategies for handling the consequences of the pandemic while keeping customers coming through the doors. New Marketing Tactics Can Help Reach Target Customers.

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23 Waiter Interview Questions to Hire the Best Staff for Your Restaurant

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Your waiters and waitresses are the face of your establishment, shaping the customer experience and directly impacting revenue. Waiter interview questions to ask: What experience do you have as a waiter or waitress? What does excellent customer service mean to you? Tell us about a time you dealt with a difficult customer.

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Six Happy Hour Promotion Ideas to Boost Sales

Modern Restaurant Management

So, you can attract new customers and encourage existing ones to stick around for a bit longer with happy hour promotions. Not only does it attract customers during slow times , but it also boosts sales and encourages people to come back. Make a Special Menu, Don't Include Everyday Things. Load Up the Menu With Shareables.

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Why Restaurants Need an ‘Always On’ Approach to Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

One way to avoid this is by following an 'always-on'approach to marketing that focuses on attracting new customers, increased repeat business, and overall brand awareness. Then, layer on seasonal promotions and specials that help boost sales during slower seasons." "Consistency is key. ." "Consistency is key.

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Elevate Your Restaurant Brand: Convert Value into Loyalty

Modern Restaurant Management

The real winners of the value war will be restaurants providing value in non-monetary ways through tactics like menu innovation, hyper-personalization and providing seamless digital ordering experiences that appease convenience-driven diners. Operators must consider how they can strategically ease customers back into full price menus.