Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 20, 2023

The restaurant industry has generally seen an increase in online orders since the start of the pandemic. So, how do you attract more customers to your restaurant in the competitive market? One way to do this is by building social proof. How do you build social proof for your restaurant business?

Social Media 197

Social Media Email Marketing SEO Consumer Goods 197

7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

Is your website optimized, and does it provide a good user experience? Assume a customer discovers your website but cannot identify where you are located or how to contact you. Suppose a customer goes to a search engine like Google or Google News API and types in 'Find local restaurants near me.' Engagement on Social Media.

Marketing 397

Marketing Loyalty Program Email Marketing Social Media 397

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

They're people leaders, customer service providers, line cooks, inventory managers, occasional bartenders, public relations reps, number crunchers, and even marketers. It is your roadmap to attracting and retaining customers. Identify Target Customers. Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. Table of Contents.

Seating 221

Seating Email Marketing Marketing SEO 221

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Diners are turning to online ordering in increasing numbers because of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on on-premise dining. 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. Online ordering - Ditto.

Design 397

Design Social Media Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 397

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Effective full-funnel marketing strategies are vital for the success of any business, but are definitely the garnish on top for those in the food and beverage industry. That’s because 41 percent of people prefer to order food online rather than in-store. They want engaging content that keeps them entertained.

Marketing 199

Marketing Social Media SEO Front of House 199

Next Restaurants

MAY 8, 2024

This is a struggle for about 80% of restaurateurs worldwide, as they understand customer preferences and deal with higher food costs and fierce competition. From innovative marketing techniques to strategic menu optimization, these methods offer a roadmap for encouraging repeat business and feeling excited to welcome new customers.

Loyalty Program 106

Loyalty Program Social Media Point of Sale Online Ordering 106

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. There are many restaurants who’ve never touched advertising or social media, and they’ve been the neighborhood’s go-to spot for decades.

Marketing 195

Marketing 2021 SEO Loyalty Program 195

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2022

It combines different online and offline strategies to promote a restaurant and increase orders. Most prospects use Google search to find a local restaurant, so make SEO optimization a priority. SEO (search engine optimization) covers strategies to improve the website positions in search results.

Marketing 199

Marketing Email Marketing SEO Social Media 199

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2020

As restaurants work to navigate through the seismic economic impact of the coronavirus, connecting with and engaging customers is more important than ever for driving revenue and weathering the crisis. Digital marketing is a key ingredient that can help restauranteurs connect with customers to achieve both. Focusing on local SEO.

Marketing 224

Marketing Social Media SEO Website Management 224

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

More and more restaurants are launching their own websites, mobile apps, and online ordering channels. So much so that diners go out of their way to order directly from restaurants they love. We’re always looking for new ways to help restaurants get more from their online ordering and boost their revenue streams.

Website Management 78

Website Management Mobile Ordering SEO Online Ordering 78

Social Hospitality

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

How can you convince a customer to come to your business and spend money on your food? In addition to bringing customers to your restaurant, your 2021 marketing should focus on bringing your restaurant to them. Not sure how to best reach customers in their homes or on-the-move? That all changed in 2020.

2021 195

2021 Social Media Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 195

Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

With technology evolving at a rapid pace, the way customers engage with eateries has undergone a drastic transformation. Local SEO: Claim Your Territory When “best restaurants near me” is searched, your restaurant should be the top recommendation. Local SEO also benefits from: Regularly updating Google My Business listings.

Marketing 78

Marketing SEO Email Marketing Mobile Ordering 78

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Customers are going to be hesitant to dine indoors. By providing a safe, pleasant and healthy indoor dining experience, and promoting and marketing it to your new and past customers, restaurants can help to hasten the return of customers and keep everyone safe. An app-first experience for restaurant chains.

Marketing 233

Marketing Social Media Food Safety Email Marketing 233

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Even restaurants traditionally associated with their unique dine-in experiences, such as Benihana and Fogo de Chão, now have branded delivery programs. As marketplaces and your competitors continue to invest in SEM and SEO you may be losing upwards of 60 percent of search traffic and paying commissions on a larger percentage of orders.

Delivery 221

Delivery Social Media Loyalty Program Customer Service 221

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

There are millions of food pictures on Instagram at this very moment. People like to share where they are, how good their food looks, and whether it lives up to the hype. When you’re in the restaurant business, it’s not enough to let your customers share pictures for you. Managing SEO.

Social Media 215

Social Media Website Management Mobile Ordering Food Order 215

Bingage

JULY 18, 2020

For online food businesses like cloud kitchen or ghost kitchen or any other food delivering business, digital advertising may be a remarkable useful resource in promoting, in addition to operating the business. Their target consumer base is tech-savvy and stays energetic on social media platforms. Let’s start – 1.

Delivery 98

Delivery Social Media Marketing Online Ordering 98

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In fact, 77% of diners visit a restaurant’s website before dining in or ordering out. To really bring in sales, you’ll need one that’s optimized for orders. Here’s all you need to know about building a great site that drives online orders. But not all sites are created equal.

Ordering 78

Ordering Mobile Ordering SEO Front of House 78

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Having an online presence that’s consistent, accessible, and engaging is one of the best ways for your restaurant to make a great first impression to prospective customers. Engage your Customers with Loyalty Programs Restaurant loyalty programs have come a long way from the days of the “10 stamps on a business card = 1 free beverage” system.

Loyalty Program 284

Loyalty Program Marketing Social Media Mobile Ordering 284

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Fast food chain Carl’s Jr. Whether it’s a family-friendly diner or a five-star full-course gastronomical experience, there is a personality behind it, and it should be reflected in every bit of marketing that you do. Manage Social Media. Branding is everything, and that’s true across the board.

Marketing 186

Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Online Ordering 186

Open for Business

MAY 2, 2023

Restaurant marketing attracts new customers, keeps regulars coming back, and sets one restaurant apart from the crowd. How to use social media for restaurant marketing How to use paid advertising for restaurant marketing How to use email marketing What is restaurant marketing? Quick links What is restaurant marketing?

Marketing 78

Marketing Email Marketing Social Media SEO 78

Bingage

JULY 18, 2020

For online food businesses like cloud kitchen or ghost kitchen or any other delivering online food, digital advertising may be a remarkable useful resource in promoting, in addition to operating the business. Their target consumer base is tech-savvy and stays energetic on social media platforms. Let’s start – .

Delivery 98

Delivery Marketing Social Media SEO 98

Cheetah

APRIL 23, 2021

Ghost kitchens don’t have a brick-and-mortar location where guests can enjoy the whole experience of the brand. As a ghost kitchen brand, you don’t control the dining experience since it happens through delivery, and you have one listing among dozens if not hundreds of other alternatives. Let’s gear up. Table of Contents.

Email Marketing 148

Email Marketing Social Media Online Ordering Customer Experience 148

The Rail

AUGUST 23, 2022

The restaurant business is one of the most competitive destinations in search engine optimization (SEO). Before choosing a food delivery service, catering company, restaurant to have dinner, or venue to celebrate an event, people weigh all options. The customers' approach to food choices in this area is more traditional.

SEO 52

SEO Social Media Customer Service Customer Experience 52

Restaurant Engine

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

According to experts, nearly 80% of people will visit a restaurant’s website before dining in or taking out food. That’s a large majority of your customers. If your website doesn’t load for users within that magic mark, you risk losing potential customers. Doing this helps improve the overall user experience.

Website Management 110

Website Management Social Media SEO Email Marketing 110

7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2021

By learning from others' experiences, you too can be successful. Restaurant & Retail Revel(ations) by Revel Systems brings you a wealth of business insights and best practices from tenured leaders in the food, beverage and retail industry. Walchef, founder of Cali BBQ and Cali BBQ Media. Food Fighters Podcast.

Coaching 195

Coaching Website Management Email Marketing Retail 195

Restaurant365

APRIL 9, 2020

Marketing your restaurant in a constantly changing digital world can be challenging, but digital marketing is essential both for converting former dine-in customers into takeout and delivery customers, and bringing in new and existing customers when restaurant restrictions are lifted. Prioritize local SEO.

Marketing 88

Marketing Social Media SEO Email Marketing 88

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2021

We bought gift cards for future use, donated to employee relief funds, and shared our favorite spots on social media. By August 2020, Americans reported ordering takeout 2.4 By August 2020, Americans reported ordering takeout 2.4 times a week, spending a total of $67 weekly since the start of the pandemic.

Delivery 133

Delivery Kitchen Safety Social Media Online Ordering 133

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

This proves that any restaurant business owner who wants to survive in this economy should be open to trying unconventional sales strategies to attract customers and continue making a profit. Once in your customers' hands, this piece of paper can directly influence what your diners order and how much they spend in one sitting.

Social Media 195

Social Media Loyalty Program SEO Email Marketing 195

The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

It takes more than a vibrant location, eye-catching décor, and delicious food to run a restaurant. A website is a tool for branding, expanding business opportunities, effectively engaging customers, and other stakeholders. Many people believe that the quality of a restaurant’s website reflects its overall experience.

Social Media 59

Social Media SEO Website Management Online Ordering 59

The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Online ordering is on the rise and restaurant operators are coming up with newer ideas to connect with their audiences. Here are 6 restaurant marketing ideas that can help you build your business and attract customers. Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Increment in the number of online orders and reservations.

2022 52

2022 Marketing Social Media SEO 52

The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 21, 2021

With online food ordering proliferating and the willingness to spend long hours standing in lines plunging, dark kitchens are fast gaining popularity in the food and restaurant industry. Dark kitchens, virtual kitchens, ghost kitchens, or cloud kitchens are virtual food ordering joints that operate on a delivery-only model.

Online Ordering 98

Online Ordering Social Media Website Management Food Order 98

Lavu

MARCH 6, 2020

The success of a restaurant depends on the ability to attract and retain customers. To improve restaurant customer engagement and satisfaction, restaurant leverage should technology to offer better services. At the heart of restaurant technology for marketing is customer analytics. Customer Engagement.

Technology 78

Technology Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media 78

Touch Bistro

JULY 15, 2021

Everything you need to know about social media, digital marketing, SEO, and more! In order to make sure customers remember your restaurant long after they’ve dined with you, it’s important to define your brand identity. This refers to the tone and language you use when communicating with customers.

Marketing 77

Marketing 2021 Email Marketing Social Media 77

Gourmet Marketing

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

You’ll also discover how to maintain an effective social media presence and create a landing page that will make a fantastic first impression on potential customers! What will your customers see first? To decide what to include, start by empathizing with your customers. What problem are you solving for them?

Design 84

Design 2021 SEO Mobile Ordering 84

Gecko Hospitality

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

How They Do It Casinos depend on a steady flow of business in order to keep the doors open and employees busy. Every hospitality business wants to be at the top of the list when a potential customer searches online. To do this, casinos focus on perfecting their online SEO strategies. But what about the other customers?

Marketing 78

Marketing Airlines Customer Experience Online Ordering 78

Open for Business

JULY 7, 2023

But when it comes to restaurants, the word hospitality has always meant the art and science of crafting a warm, welcoming, and positive experience for guests. Most restaurants are laser-focused on the food and beverage they provide, but this is only one small part of creating hospitality.

Hospitality 78

Hospitality 2023 Front of House Social Media 78

Gourmet Marketing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

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. A loyalty program is a fantastic way to get your customers to come back again and again. After five purchases, they could get a free meal or drink with their food.

Marketing 61

Marketing 2021 Social Media Website Management 61