The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Influencer marketing is proving to be indispensable for restaurant marketing in the new normal. Using a combination of alluring photos and videos of food, influencers work their magic to get their audiences to try out an outlet. For example, a mid-level influencer, who has 10-100k followers, may demand $250-$400 for their services.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

We’ve also included a restaurant marketing plan PDF with all the questions you need to ask (and answer) to get into the minds of your customers and create a marketing recipe for success. But would a first-time customer know what your restaurant is made of by sitting at a table? Which is where your restaurant marketing plan comes in.

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EATER

MARCH 19, 2024

Yes, Balthazar and Jean-George still thrive, but French cuisine is no longer the be-all-end-all of fine dining. But look around and a certain nostalgia for the white tablecloths and frisée aux lardons of French dining is manifesting. The brasserie and the bistro are distinctly not fine dining.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

These are the places where memories are built and where customers become friends, and friendships last from generation to generation. I know how much personal experience is expressed in the menu that is oftentimes comprised of family recipes and a chefs “best effort”.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 18, 2020

Whatever your end goal might be: Executive Chef in a fine dining operation, Corporate Chef, Sous Chef, Restaurant Manager, Entrepreneur, Research Chef, or Consultant – where ever you hope to land in the future – put that goal in writing. Learn how food experiences can set the stage for positive action.

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Future Food

OCTOBER 19, 2022

It has tested the strongest of families at the best of times, and is pertinent to my family right now, yet had previously acquired very little of my attention: Conquering the challenges of ‘Family Dining’ It’s amazing how your perceptions shift and expectations towards food and hospitality are moderated once you have children.

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Black Box Intelligence

APRIL 12, 2023

As we venture deeper into 2023, the restaurant industry continues to grapple with impacts of inflation, shifting customer dynamics, and an uncertain economic outlook. The index for limited-service meals increased 0.7% The index for full-service meals increased 0.6%. The obvious question is how. versus 10.1%). over the last year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the National Restaurant Association's State of the Indusrty Report, food industry pressures, foodservice opportunities, influencer marketing, foot traffic analysis and the dining-out dollar. 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2021

But as reality of the pandemic sunk in and dining rooms remained closed, it became apparent that ordering delivery and takeout was the best way to help restaurants weather the storm — and there was a significant consumer appetite to do so. While many cracked the code, some are still adapting. So what’s next?

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EATER

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Illustration by Bea Hayward Once a luxury reserved for posh dinners, fish roe has become the snack du jour at restaurants across the country — and it’s blurring the lines between casual and formal dining Caviar has gone on a journey over the past few years. At Ladder 4 Wine Bar in Detroit, you can add 28 grams of Kaluga caviar to hash browns.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 7, 2021

We’ve also included a restaurant marketing plan PDF with all the questions you need to ask (and answer) to get into the minds of your customers and create a marketing recipe for success. But would a first-time customer know what your restaurant is made of by sitting at a table? Which is where your restaurant marketing plan comes in.

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MadMobile

AUGUST 11, 2022

From cafes to fine dining, your restaurant concept is the roadmap to the details of your new business. Fast Casual Fast Food Casual Dining Fine Dining Contemporary Casual Full Service Cafe or Bistro Bars & Pubs Food Trucks What are the different types of restaurants?

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Knowing your audience will inform your menu, but more importantly, your restaurant’s overall vibe and service style. Customer experience is another factor, and your interior should resonate with the brand’s personality. You’re assembling a team that will define the culture and customer experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

According to the data, consumers deleted restaurant apps if menu items were missing or if there was limited ability to customize orders. The data also points to a broken customer arrival experience. For restaurant brands, the digital pivot is imperative to getting the customer experience right.”

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Shawn is the host of not one but two podcasts— Digital Hospitality and Restaurant Influencers —and he stopped by ours to talk about creating a media brand out of your restaurant. Your best marketing asset are the customers you already have. It's a full-on media company. That smartphone is your media center.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

The ability for restaurants, particularly full service restaurants, to operate at total capacity, consumer comfort with dining in, and more business and recreational travel will aid recovery at the dinner daypart. Physical service is still valued. But as restrictions ease, many guests want to return to physical service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

To keep up with changing consumer preferences, operators noted that their top areas of investment in 2022 include mobile ordering (54 percent); delivery services (47 percent); technology such as new POS digital signage or other in-store tech (45 percent); and alternative payment methods (37 percent). "Consumers

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Squirrel Systems

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Omnichannel marketing is a strategy for restaurants that can drive greater customer loyalty, brand awareness, and repeat visits from guests. The restaurant industry has been less inclined to embrace omnichannel strategies, although some sectors, notably quick-service restaurants, have been more enthusiastic about the approach.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Martha Cheng Hy’s Steakhouse was synonymous with Calgary dining in the 1950s, but as Canadian tastes have changed over the decades, a Waikīkī offshoot has become a time capsule of the iconic original It wasn’t long after opening in downtown Calgary in 1955 that Hy’s Steakhouse became synonymous with Alberta food culture.

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EATER

JUNE 5, 2023

Derek Abella The rise of the open kitchen has changed how diners experience their meals, and the way chefs approach their work There are plenty of professions that involve being watched. Traditionally, a chef in a fine dining establishment didn’t have to worry about being watched. Acting is an obvious one.

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Future Food

JUNE 16, 2020

Winning back these customers will take time and will be dependent, to a large degree, on how well food operators have looked after the customers during lockdown. How customers want to connect with friends in an F&B environment will dictate how food operators will need to connect with customers. It's all over.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2019

For many companies in a variety of industries, the design above the door plays a major role in encouraging potential customers to step inside. In these situations, it’s often a good idea to use your signage to give additional design cues so that customers have some idea what to expect. What about ‘Jackson’s’?

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EATER

APRIL 6, 2023

But after the flurry of press releases, joyful Instagram posts, and weapons-grade whining from a few who were left off the list, a somewhat altered Vancouver dining scene has emerged from the fray with hiked prices and impossible-to-score reservations. It’s a cash-grab for sure,” said one Vancouver chef who asked to remain anonymous.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Ellen Mary Cronin/Nat Belkov Where to eat well, right now A great new restaurant can be a fun experience. A best new restaurant announces itself as part of the national dining conversation. The result is the most exciting new barbecue experience in Central Texas — and you can only get it on Saturdays.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 30, 2021

While the main focus of restaurants is on the food and the service, they often tend to overlook the layout, which plays a crucial part in the overall customer experience. For example, restaurant interior design has a direct influence on the ordering behavior of customers. Comfort For Diners And Staff.

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Focus POS

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Getting customers in the door is just the first step—you need to seat and serve them promptly and turn over tables as quickly as possible. Higher table turnover rate equals more satisfied customers and greater sales revenue. For example, have your servers greet customers within one minute of their being seated.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features a gloomy start to the new year, dining trends for 2020, the importance of discounts, holiday gift card sales results, delivery frustrations, soda curiosity and a consumer culture report. Family and Upscale Dining Outperformed During the Quarter.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

History is the backbone of this Spanish Mission city that traces its roots back to 1710 and retains a strong Hispanic influence, which is great because it means tacos and savory food flavor explosions. They come for the history, the affordability, and the mouthwatering food served on street corners and private, fine dining settings.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

That means that Meyer will exert his influence on Panera Bread, a fast-casual restaurant with more than 2,000 locations and a ferocious fanbase for its broccoli and cheddar soup and generally “wholesome” on-the-go options. I don’t know that I’ve seen anything that is more in our self interest as a business,” he said, according to Bloomberg.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Limited-service restaurants (those in quick service and fast casual) had a sharp acceleration in their guest check growth, as consumers likely shifted to larger off-premise orders to feed multiple people at home. Full-Service Restaurants Hit Hardest by the Crisis. Engaging Customers During COVID-19.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

” The survey, conducted by Untold Insights on behalf of Oracle Food and Beverage, polled 502 consumers in the United States in November 2020 about their dining and gifting plans for the holiday season. “Consumers are showing an increased appetite for skipping big meal prep to order in or experiment with meal kits.”

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Restaurant Engine

OCTOBER 14, 2020

But even though you have great food and superb services, the people just aren’t there. This is a great (and free) way to reach customers right in your neighborhood. This is a great (and free) way to reach customers right in your neighborhood. Reach out to local influencers to help drive traffic to your restaurant.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Their menu has a Western European influence with an impressive selection of local and imported artisanal cheese and prosciutto tastings. playing live sports, and a classy modern dining room with a giant fireplace. Additionally, their outdoor dining patio is just as inviting during the summer months.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Pittsburgh has several international dining options. Luckily, we compiled a list of some of the best restaurants in Pittsburgh that you should consider visiting to satisfy your dining needs. Bitter Ends provides window service to its customers ordering online. Bitter Ends Garden & Luncheonette. Make a Reservation.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Memphis, Tennessee, is famous for its long-standing history as a music influencer. If you are looking for restaurants with private dining in Memphis, we have collected a list of the best private rooms for work dinners, special occasions, or a work party across the city. Best Private Dining in Memphis.

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The Restaurant Group

MARCH 23, 2020

Be that as it may, a restaurant without the appropriate design is as inadequate as a dining room without windows or lighting. Your restaurant should be more than simply a spot to eat, it should also deliver a notable experience. They take into account the how the design will influence your target audience and local market segment.

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BNG Point of Sale

JULY 16, 2021

It is one of the most vital key performance indicators (KPIs) for any type of establishment with food – which makes sense because without this crucial information there would not be enough revenue coming in from customers each day (or week). These important business models are what profitable restaurants don’t take lightly.

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