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How to Plan Your Restaurant's Grand Re-Opening Event

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1 Set goals for the event ?? Having a specific goal will help you plan out your budget, labor needs, marketing strategy, messaging, and organization before the event. Consider food costs, labor costs, and cost of marketing your reopening. If you’re throwing an opening party with invitations make sure you have enough food!

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The Ultimate Guide to Local Restaurant Marketing 2025

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When a restaurant participates in local events or partners with local businesses, it becomes part of the neighborhood’s fabric. 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.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

In a recent survey of restaurant owners and managers, 85 percent of respondents reported an increase in comparison shopping and just 15 percent of respondents said they remain loyal to one restaurant supply store. The Appeal of Coupons and Discounts. Coupons and discounts are also driving consumers to discover new businesses.

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Ultimate Restaurant Website Design Guide for Beginners

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According to a survey conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence, 40% of Americans are ordering more food for takeout and delivery now than they were before the pandemic. This rise in digital interactions has made it critical for restaurants to have well-designed websites. How to build your restaurant’s website.

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Owning a Bar: Everything You Need to Know

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You're not only competing against many other bars but establishments offering entertainment, food, and drink. Specialty bars focus on a particular type of drink or theme, such as wine bars or cigar bars, but can be much more expensive to manage. Hiring a Strong Team You'll need a manager, bartenders, waiters, and security.

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34 Restaurant Marketing Ideas: How To Market Your Restaurant in 2024

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In 2020, the number of establishments in the food and beverage industry was estimated to be 23.1 Restaurant marketing strategies combine online and offline techniques to help managers create a strong brand identity, attract new customers, retain old diners, promote their restaurants, and ultimately increase revenue.

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What are the Key Considerations for Maintaining Customer Loyalty During a Restaurant Move?

The Rail

By Nellia Melnyk, Contributor Relocating a restaurant to a new location is a serious event that, if not handled correctly, can negatively impact your business and customer loyalty. Managing this transition effectively is a must to ensure customer satisfaction and meet customer expectations.