Squirrel Systems

MAY 1, 2025

Promoting event hosting for corporate gatherings, birthdays, and special occasions via digital marketing. Offering virtual or hybrid event options with interactive dining experiences. Implementing a Strategic Digital Loyalty Program A well-executed loyalty program can increase customer retention and repeat visits.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

Consider things like merchandise sales, inventory sales, or private cooking lessons. What measures can you take to make customers feel more comfortable ordering from you? Whether you decide to close your restaurant partially or fully, it’s important to communicate your decision properly to staff and customers.

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Social Media Restaurant Law Employee Relations Communication 312

EATER

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Every purchase, usually between $3 to $6, is described as “rescuing”: Customers get the chance to ensure “good food gets eaten,” while businesses get the chance to recoup sunk costs and find new customers. Too Good To Go, which launched in 2015 in the U.K. Nothing wrong with day-old pastries on sale.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Leveraging F&B technologies solutions can entice online customers and attract traffic to your website and social media pages. If you aim to increase customer retention, one of the most important investments is loyalty programs. Here, the card is stamped or punched each time a customer makes a qualifying purchase.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

The company is exploring collaborations with corporate partners and charities, as well as merchandise sales, to keep its mission alive. "When Made with #5 polypropylene, customers can recycle the K-Cup® pods by peeling and disposing of the lid, composting or disposing of the grounds, then recycling the remaining empty cup.

Mobile Ordering 378

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order Hospitality 378

Goliath Consulting

APRIL 28, 2022

Hybrid restaurants provide food sections in which customers can sit down and enjoy a meal or a drink, and then they can make their way to the market section where they can buy “take-home and takeout and satisfies grab-and-go appetites.” 1 Some hybrid restaurants offer merchandise, cookbooks, and kitchen equipment as well.

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Fast Casual Food Truck Fine Dining Customer Experience 195

Cheetah

JANUARY 13, 2022

From their humble, though ingenious, beginnings as copper tokens and stamps, through the era of credit card clubs, to today’s mobile apps, loyalty programs have become indispensable marketing tools. 3 rd party delivery apps, ghost kitchens and privately owned franchises are all fighting for the same market share.

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Clover - Restaurants

AUGUST 23, 2024

One of the most effective ways to boost your business and generate additional revenue is by offering restaurant merchandise. From trendy accessories to gourmet muffin mixes, the right merchandise can turn your loyal diners into ambassadors, spreading the word about your eatery. Why offer restaurant merchandise?

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Merchandise Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program 52

Open for Business

MAY 16, 2024

Diners are doing more research than ever and a restaurant website is a critical touchpoint of the guest experience. A website can be a powerful tool for marketing your restaurant. As an extension of your restaurant, it emphasizes value and contributes to a positive experience. Why is a restaurant website important?

Website Management 78

Website Management Email Marketing SEO Seasonal Menu 78

Touch Bistro

JULY 15, 2021

The restaurant industry is a competitive space, and you need unique restaurant marketing ideas if you want your venue to stand out. The challenge is, restaurant marketing and promotions can take many forms, and not every strategy will resonate with every diner. The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Marketing. Download Now.

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Marketing 2021 Email Marketing Social Media 77

Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

Shifts in the real estate market can raise rent. This change should be subtle enough so as not to offend your regulars, and compounding over time, saving 5% on 100 preparations of a dish can add up to a lot of savings, while not compromising the experience for your guests. Trends can change. We'll go over how to do both below.

Email Marketing 72

Email Marketing Merchandise Website Management Point of Sale 72

Touch Bistro

APRIL 27, 2021

It’s clear that a well-design restaurant website is key to getting customers in the door (or ordering online), but great restaurant website design is a lot harder to achieve than you might think. Email Sign-Up Forms: Even if you don’t have a loyalty program, collecting customer emails is a great way to stay in touch with your guests.

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Design 2021 Online Ordering Website Management 92

iTab POS

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Uniquely branding your restaurant is a way to attract and keep customers. Giving it character will attract your target customers, and make it known for the vibe it has. Write a mission statement and make it a personal journey so that your customers experience you in the time they spend there. Merchandise.

2019 45

2019 Loyalty Program Social Media Merchandise 45

Open for Business

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Marketing and advertising are fundamental for growth, but restaurants tend to keep these costs to about 3-6% of total sales. Don’t hesitate to shop around or ask for better rates, especially if you’ve been a loyal customer. Train your staff to recommend complementary items or upgrades that enhance the dining experience.

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Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Customer Service Small Business 78

Kounta

AUGUST 13, 2019

One of the biggest mistakes a food establishment can make is not investing enough time and resources into training staff on how to speak to customers. Here are some tips on what to focus on when communicating with a customer in-person: Non-verbal communication: This includes tone of voice, voice quality, eye contact when talking (a big one!),

Communication 49

Communication Hospitality Email Marketing Social Media 49

Notch

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Tactically, there are a lot of ideas you can try to increase awareness and foot traffic: Use social media to market or advertise your restaurant Offer a special promotion or discount Ask for diners to leave you a review For more ideas, check out our guide on 65 tips for marketing your restaurant. Selling merchandise at your location.

Management 71

Management Management Loyalty Program Email Marketing 71

BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 8, 2021

A similar tool not only rings up merchandise, it improves sales, service, and the way your business functions. Additionally, it logs cash payments and honors gift cards and loyalty deals which aid customer conversion. Improved Customer Service. A Mobile POS revolutionizes the in-store experience.

Retail 52

Retail POS Mobile Ordering Cash Management 52

Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

Shifts in the real estate market can raise rent. This change should be subtle enough so as not to offend your regulars, and compounding over time, saving 5% on 100 preparations of a dish can add up to a lot of savings, while not compromising the experience for your guests. Trends can change. We'll go over how to do both below.

Email Marketing 52

Email Marketing Merchandise Website Management Point of Sale 52

Gourmet Marketing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

We’re a Restaurant Marketing Agency that’s worked with restaurants for over a decade. Restaurant Marketing Ideas. As such, it’s important to use unique marketing ideas in order to truly stand out from other restaurants. Establish a loyalty program to offer your customers rewards. In-restaurant ideas.

Marketing 61

Marketing 2021 Social Media Website Management 61

RGU

OCTOBER 23, 2019

JJ Tyson Why is a Fall Seasonal Marketing Strategy Important? Seasonal marketing is more important than ever before. A well crafted Fall seasonal marketing strategy helps humanize your brand and connects you with customers in a more meaningful way. Autumn is a time of year when everyone can find something to enjoy.

Marketing 49

Marketing Email Marketing Merchandise Retail 49

Notch

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Tactically, there are a lot of ideas you can try to increase awareness and foot traffic: Use social media to market or advertise your restaurant Offer a special promotion or discount Ask for diners to leave you a review For more ideas, check out our guide on 65 tips for marketing your restaurant. Selling merchandise at your location.

Management 52

Management Management Loyalty Program Email Marketing 52

BNG Point of Sale

JUNE 29, 2021

It’s all about the food and drinks you serve – after all, those are the reasons your customers left the house in the first place. You need a steady flow of customers, and if food is overpriced, your customers may choose a close competitor and warn away others. . All of these strategies create higher profits per customer.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service POS Point of Sale Food Truck 52

BNG Point of Sale

AUGUST 27, 2021

To calculate your restaurant’s gross profit, you need to subtract the total cost of goods sold (COGS) for a specific period from your total revenue (your total food, beverage, and merchandise sales). For every dollar a customer spends, they are keeping 8 cents as profit. . million and its cost of goods sold was $400,000. .

Point of Sale 52

Point of Sale Social Media Customer Service Online Ordering 52

Mad Mobile

MARCH 8, 2024

Yes, they’ve become the norm, but they should also enhance your business and improve the customer experience. Hopefully, our decades of experience in the dining space will help you navigate the changing waters. In 2023, over 80% of restaurants adopted a digital ordering system to enhance the customer experience.

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Ordering POS Online Ordering Mobile Ordering 40

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Coke Freestyle machines allow customers to make their selections using their own smartphone screen. Artificial Intelligence bots manage customer service interactions, asking clarifying questions to gather the necessary details. Here are their insights. Chris Boyles, VP of Food Safety for Steritech.

Kitchen Safety 567

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Loyalty Program Social Media 567

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Flippy ROAR hits the market with advanced cooking capabilities to quickly learn menu items, allowing operators to appeal to new customers and retain eaters with consistently cooked options. Modular design equipped with OrionStar Arm OS enables customization, personalization and quick deployment.

Kitchen Safety 388

Kitchen Safety Online Ordering Food Safety Point of Sale 388

7 Shifts

MARCH 30, 2022

Answer: restaurant advertising and marketing. Whether you feel like you've tried every advertising tactic in the book, or 2022 is the first time your restaurant has had a dedicated marketing budget, you can implement our restaurant advertising ideas to attract new customers and turn one-time visitors into loyal customers.

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Advertising 2022 Social Media Email Marketing 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

Interest for alcohol-related experiences has increased since June 1, relative to other food activities, with a rise in consumer interest for wineries (up 51 percent), cideries (up 39 percent), breweries (up 24 percent) and distilleries (up 19 percent). Consumer Interest Steadily Returns to Pre-Pandemic Activities.

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Ken Burgin

JULY 17, 2022

Finalise the Festive Menus – it may be months away, but customers want menu and price certainty. Think about how to deliver a great experience with fewer staff – that might mean more self-service and product outsourcing. If you haven’t heard from them, phone, text or email – this year needs more aggressive marketing.

Email Marketing 153

Email Marketing Book Merchandise Seasonal Menu 153

SpotOn

DECEMBER 30, 2024

This is all the income from your food and beverage sales, catering, branded merchandise, packaged goods, venue hire, etc. Your Cost of Goods Sold are your food and beverage costs along with the cost of any merchandise you sell. If you understaff and get slammed, your guests have a bad experience and your team is frustrated.

Operations 52

Operations Loyalty Program Online Ordering Fast Casual 52

EATER

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

At one point, ketchup packets were in such high demand as customers avoided indoor dining in favor of drive-thrus, takeout, and delivery options that Heinz built eight new production lines — a process that normally takes well over a year. Where eating at restaurants became an option, the experience felt different. And it sucks.”.

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Front of House Food Supply Back of House Supplies 321

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 4, 2025

SpotOn worked with Penta to conduct a nationwide survey of 200 independent and chain restaurant operators to better understand the state of financial literacy among US operators in major markets including including Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, St. Louis, Chicago, New York, Pittsburgh, Washington DC, Miami, Denver, and Detroit.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature top foods of 2021, customer satisfaction, the Good Food 100 and shopping sentiments, State of the Plate. Top Foods Across Major Markets. Thai Thani – 2021 NW Market St B, Seattle, WA 98107. Customer Satisfaction Survey. Cinnamon apple pie: (+584 percent).

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