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. Promote Gift Hampers and Vouchers for corporate customers, and as gifts for ‘friends who have everything’.

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Email Marketing Book Merchandise Seasonal Menu 153

Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 29, 2024

Unique and creative dishes can captivate customers’ attention, leading to increased foot traffic and social media buzz. However, the menu innovation must be purposeful; it should reflect the restaurant’s brand identity and core values, thereby enhancing the dining experience and establishing a loyal customer base.

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Innovation Menu 2024 FOH 52

Web Diner

MAY 11, 2021

In order to meet customer expectations and improve satisfaction, the industry will need to develop and implement new processes and approaches. Digital-only items provide an avenue for quicker service, which is usually of great advantage to restaurants. Quality control is critical for excellent service delivery.

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Customer Service Menu Front of House Point of Sale 36

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Dark kitchens or virtual kitchens––real places staffed with non-ectoplasmic people—bring efficiencies to running a restaurant by providing off-site commissary services for delivery orders. Plenty of services exist to take care of the tricky parts. But in a ghost kitchen, employees are the customer.

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Front of House Kitchen Safety Food Back of House 199

Deliverect

MARCH 17, 2020

One way to still serve your customers is through delivery or takeaway - two options that are supported by most, if not all local governments of the countries and areas in lockdown. Set up a disinfection / handwashing station for customers and staff. Indicate minimum distances in between customers queueing on the floor.

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Online Ordering Merchandise Food Website Management 146

Deliverect

APRIL 9, 2021

Does that mean restaurants without a delivery service of their own cannot join the platform? With this hybrid model, Takeaway.com wants to ensure their customers have the largest variety of restaurants to order from. Takeaway.com also charges fees for specific services provided to restaurants, including: Promoted placement in the app.

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Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Point of Sale POS 148

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Big names like Sysco, Restaurant Depot and others are now fighting to maintain their customer base as more and more SMB restaurants are making the transition to smaller, honest distributors like Cheetah. Is your supplier treating you like their #1 customer? We offer supportive services and partner discounts. Good for you!

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Supplies Ordering Food Supply Online Ordering 148

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Because our products are fresh, our deliveries are on time and we always have our customers’ interest top of mind. Now, Cheetah Plus gives customers even more. We’re bringing more partners onboard constantly and so far we selected companies to help you with website design, online menu, merchandising, online reviews, etc.

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Merchandise Online Ordering Food Supply Supplies 147

Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

A mobile POS that you can take tableside to capture customer orders. . For example, customers will typically hover their card or phone over the card reader when paying for seamless payment. This gives you enough time to prepare and customers time to make plans around visiting your restaurant. Consider Live Entertainment.

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Specials 2021 Merchandise Mobile Ordering 111

Ken Burgin

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Brainstorm with your staff – as you engage them, their enthusiasm to communicate with customers will become natural, not something they need reminding about. Make plans to share with customers in your venue, on social media and through your email communication. Plus information on Wikipedia and Cancer Australia. Pink latte anyone?

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Social Media Merchandise Customer Experience Communication 156

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

After all, intuitive design and up-to-date information can turn a website visitor into a paying customer. Add photos and videos to show customers what they can expect. Share press and customer reviews for external validation. Allow customers to place takeout and delivery orders through your website.

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Design Social Media Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 397

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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Loyalty Program Tip Distribution Email Marketing Social Media 195

Goliath Consulting

MAY 10, 2022

However, will raising these prices cause them to lose some loyal customers who cannot afford it anymore? According to Jonathan Maze from Restaurant Business , limited-service and full-service restaurants have raised prices to at least 7% over the past year as grocery prices are soaring as well, which means a more expensive supply chain.

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Loyalty Program Operations Pricing Customer Service 78

Cheetah

AUGUST 28, 2020

Restaurants that capitalize on this create dining experiences that encourage brand loyalty by making customers feel unique. This also allows them to collect data on customer purchases to help them better tweak the menu. Rent, service staff salaries and operational costs are all reduced to a minimum. Tech and Self Service 2.0

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Online Ordering Customer Service Customer Experience Merchandise 117

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Get to know your future customers, before they even step foot in your door. You may discover that your target customers enjoy an afternoon pick-me-up and are sensitive to price. Now, tell him or her about these key areas: Your unique selling proposition which details the value you're providing customers. Don't stop there!

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License Hiring Equipment Point of Sale 459

Cheetah

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Whether you provide full-service corporate catering, or focus on ‘drop-off’ for family gatherings; Whether you’re catering-only, or a restaurant renting a commissary kitchen for the season – increasing profitability is a must. And if help is needed, Cheetah’s best-in-class customer support is there for you 24/7. Guaranteed.

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Catering Food Supply Seasonal Menu Supplies 148

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 78

The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Since coffee shops need the in-person presence of customers to increase sales, they must develop a strong online presence to woo people and keep them coming back! You need to focus on advertising your coffee specials on social media channels so that customers know they can expect the best taste and service from your coffee shop.

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Social Media Loyalty Program Merchandise Point of Sale 98

Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 2, 2019

By making the most of the increased foot traffic and sales you’ll experience, you could start your 2020 off on a better financial footing, while enhancing your customers’ holidays at the same time. Offering customers limited edition, themed treats is a great way to get them into the festive spirit. Credit: Ana Valencia .

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Café Seasonal Menu Merchandise Uniforms 105

Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Nothing should interrupt a customer who’s keen to give you money! The sales term is ‘grease the slide’ – removing any friction that stops a customer completing a sale. Make sure they are also available on your e-commerce site for merchandise and delivery orders. Link your POS to the EFTPOS terminal.

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Mobile Ordering Merchandise Online Ordering Point of Sale 60

Mad Mobile

MARCH 1, 2024

Depending on how you use them, they could revolutionize how you interact with your customers. Boosting revenue: a closer look The discussion around restaurant tablets centers on two different modes of deployment: customer-driven and server-driven tablets. It’s not just about one aspect of the customer journey either.

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Seasonal Menu POS Loyalty Program Customer Experience 40

7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

However, many states that are forcing restaurants to stop their dine-in services are allowing them to operate as takeout and delivery-only establishments. 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?

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Social Media Restaurant Law Employee Relations Communication 312

Future Food

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Much of this good work can be compromised when individual operators do not demonstrate the operational standards which they set out to achieve – whether it be a damaged menu board, inconsistent food display standards, inefficient service, poor cleanliness & hygiene standards or lack of uniform standards.

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Operations Uniforms Merchandise Small Business 78

BNG Point of Sale

JUNE 19, 2020

Our 2020 merchant systems work with most payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, making it easy for customers to pay in a way that’s best for them, increasing your chance for a sale. Other examples of our mobile point of sale benefits include processing gift and loyalty cards, creating incentives for customers to buy.

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Point of Sale Mobile Ordering Merchandise POS 75

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 11, 2020

As states reopen, restaurants must deal with rehiring staff, redesigning floor plans to comply with social distancing, and battling customer hesitation dine-in again. Since Georgia's push to reopen in late April, customers did not flood back to eateries at the expected rate. When It Comes to Your Customers.

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Social Media 2003 Customer Service Customer Experience 148

Sante

JUNE 9, 2020

As the country faces the challenges brought on by COVID-19, two food service industry leaders join forces to revolutionize the dining experience with an innovative sous vide solution. The full-service casual restaurant concept is the brainchild of the industry’s leading hospitality consultant, Jon Taffer. About CREA.

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Kitchen Safety Education Hotels Food Safety 130

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

“It’s encouraging to see consumers continue to rally and support local businesses, with many planning to purchase merchandise, specialty items and gift cards as holiday gifts.” 22 percent of customers are looking to buy restaurant merchandise. Service-related mentions became more positive by 6.0

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2020 Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Consumer Goods 167

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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2020 Fast Casual Point of Sale Online Ordering 175

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2019

But what if I told you it is not the only place where you can find innovation, that if you go to the next food show and not find a product that dazzles you, that there are other channels to bring something new and different to your customers. Innovation Through Service. Bringing customers value by reducing friction.

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Lavu

MARCH 27, 2020

While service and food remain the most important parts of driving your business, your restaurant’s management system is what keeps it running smooth and healthy. As CEO John Weber noted in Fast Casual , “Technology adoption will continue [to be] a major factor in satisfying customer expectations and increasing productivities.

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Point of Sale Front of House Mobile Ordering Back of House 78

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.

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Hospitality Food Food Safety Customer Service 120

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 16, 2022

By drawing on an ever-increasing number of data points, baristas and coffee shop owners can understand more about the coffee they are using, which can help to enhance the customer experience. We know that the structure of a coffee shop can affect how baristas operate and how customers order. Read on to find out what they told me.

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Café Supplies Technology Merchandise 141

Restaurant Clicks

JANUARY 21, 2020

Follow our guide on How To Build Your Restaurant Brand and learn how to present the best version of your restaurant to your customers! Merchandise. It may seem silly at first, but it’s important to know how your customer thinks so that you can best suit their needs. What unique service do you provide? Visual Branding.

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Social Media Merchandise Consumer Goods Advertising 78

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. Social Media.

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2019 Loyalty Program Social Media Merchandise 45

EATER

AUGUST 19, 2021

As restaurateurs got creative to make up for lost income during the pandemic, many saw opportunity in selling more than just graphic tees and totes to customers who wanted to show their support. The first part of any project is always about getting to know the client, to learn about their personal stories and who their customers are.

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Design Food Social Media Merchandise 103

BNG Point of Sale

JUNE 19, 2020

Our 2020 merchant systems work with most payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, making it easy for customers to pay in a way that’s best for them, increasing your chance for a sale. Other examples of our mobile point of sale benefits include processing gift and loyalty cards, creating incentives for customers to buy.

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Point of Sale Mobile Ordering Merchandise POS 45

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. It’s called Mobile POS. Immediate Access to Inventory.

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Retail POS Mobile Ordering Cash Management 52