7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

Due to the volatile situation caused by COVID-19, restaurateurs across the globe are having to temporarily close their businesses to support social distancing. However, many states that are forcing restaurants to stop their dine-in services are allowing them to operate as takeout and delivery-only establishments.

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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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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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Deliverect

MARCH 17, 2020

As more cities and countries are implementing social distancing measures in an attempt to slow down the coronavirus outbreak, local businesses will feel the impact. Set up a disinfection / handwashing station for customers and staff. Indicate minimum distances in between customers queueing on the floor.

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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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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. Download Now. Take Things Outside.

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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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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

“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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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2020

Sarah Yee, who owns an L&L franchise in San Antonio, Texas, kept all 16 of her employees working their regular hours while growing her existing customer base. Each Friday, L&L’s social media platforms showcase Acts of Aloha. " For Yee, the future is customer driven. "Until

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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. Social Media.

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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. Social Media Presence. It may seem silly at first, but it’s important to know how your customer thinks so that you can best suit their needs. Visual Branding.

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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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Touch Bistro

APRIL 28, 2021

And when things eventually return to business-as-usual (and they will), gift cards help bring old customers back to your business and encourage new ones to visit you for the very first time. When customers purchase gift cards, restaurants can use that cash immediately. Attract New Customers. Brand Awareness. Boost Sales.

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The millennial penchant for travel means that some will be exposed to Western ideals while overseas, with those in urban areas likely to come into contact with Western lifestyles and media in their day to day lives. They say this allows them to track customer coffee habits, so they can better meet their needs.

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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. Yelp reviews and social media food photos have transformed how people share their dining experiences—and how they decide where to eat next. Menu customization.

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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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BNG Point of Sale

AUGUST 27, 2021

Even as the hospitality industry and catering service businesses throughout the country begin to reopen, owners and operators are faced with a whole new set of issues. For every dollar a customer spends, they are keeping 8 cents as profit. . This will also enhance a great customer experience for your business. .

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The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Several restaurants have had to shut their doors either permanently or long-term, but the lockdowns globally were a boon to the QSR (Quick Service Restaurants), making it painless to open a takeaway restaurant. Changing Customer Behaviour. 4 Ways Opening A Takeaway Restaurant Has Become Easier Now. Secure Licenses And Registrations.

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EATER

AUGUST 15, 2022

Ruth is just one of more than 1,000 customers who have fallen victim to online scammers impersonating Regalis Foods since January 2022. He worries about customers that have been scammed and hates that there is little he can do about it. I feel duped, but PayPal tells me there’s nothing they can do,” Ruth says.

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The Restaurant Times

APRIL 19, 2021

They are part of a relatively new type of mobile business which caters to customers at various locations. For example, testing customer response to unique products or cuisines and learning how to efficiently sell their product because – what can be better than a portable restaurant? Buy Kitchen Apparatus And Raw Materials.

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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!),

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MBB Hospitality

OCTOBER 22, 2019

You need to be constantly looking at your processes and figuring out what can be streamlined , delegated, automated or outsourced so you can handle any influx of new customers or new work without any hiccups. Also, distribute surveys to these customers so you can find out what you do well and what you might need to work on.

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MBB Hospitality

OCTOBER 22, 2019

You need to be constantly looking at your processes and figuring out what can be streamlined, delegated, automated or outsourced so you can handle any influx of new customers or new work without any hiccups. Also, distribute surveys to these customers so you can find out what you do well and what you might need to work on.

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EATER

JUNE 12, 2023

In a world that now has so much that is designed and geared toward social media, to find a place that is not is in itself a special thing.” They are not allowed to have a social media account unless it seems it’s being run by someone in their 70s, squinting through prescription reading glasses.

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Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

For example, fast-food margins can be much higher than full-service restaurants. Full-service restaurants, in contrast, often have a harder time. But the margin for the full-service restaurants was even skinnier—at 1.8%. You may wish to also offer delivery, take reservations, and/or sell merchandise.

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Email Marketing Merchandise Website Management Point of Sale 72

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Specifically, AAG is being recognized for its overall commitment to brand success, operational excellence, guest service and community involvement. FFH’s third program, Investment in Heroes, gives non-service members the chance to partner with a hero to become a franchise owner or invest in a hero as an operational partner.

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Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

For example, fast-food margins can be much higher than full-service restaurants. Full-service restaurants, in contrast, often have a harder time. But the margin for the full-service restaurants was even skinnier—at 1.8%. You may wish to also offer delivery, take reservations, and/or sell merchandise.

Email Marketing 52

Email Marketing Merchandise Website Management Point of Sale 52

EATER

MAY 22, 2020

To manage crowding, all stores are limiting the number of customers that can enter at once, as well as putting up “visual cues and in-store signage” encouraging distancing, and performing “daily audits to ensure compliance.” On social media , at least some workers say they feel the store is doing what it can. “[E]ven

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Employee Relations Food Safety Website Management Social Media 145

Notch

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Anyone who’s worked in the service industry knows that running a restaurant isn’t easy. Restaurant revenue management comes down to three main factors: traffic, sales and service. The fact that there’s an overwhelming number of restaurants to compete with only adds to the challenge. So how do you get more diners back through the door?

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24/7 Waiter

MAY 5, 2017

One of the elements that your food truck needs is a good staff that is friendly to the customers. You will find that with a food truck, you will often have repeat customers, so it makes sense to always treat them as well as possible. In addition, you will want to have links for all your social media outlets on your site, too.

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Notch

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Anyone who’s worked in the service industry knows that running a restaurant isn’t easy. Restaurant revenue management comes down to three main factors: traffic, sales and service. The fact that there’s an overwhelming number of restaurants to compete with only adds to the challenge. So how do you get more diners back through the door?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 16, 2020

The return of high-value customers with large business orders is a big opportunity for restaurants. People can’t order from you if they can’t find you, so be everywhere including social media, Google Maps, and third-party marketplaces. Deliver a Stellar Customer Experience. Reinvent Your Catering Menu.

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Guest Recovery Social Media Catering Merchandise 180

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. Download Now.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

We now want to bring this elevated experience to our customers across our footprint." Leveraging TZG’s deep experience and Pieology’s strategy and high-quality product offering, we’ll be able to create a unique market entry experience for our local customers and bring make your own pizza to life across China.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 30, 2021

Consumers and customers have changed their behavior due to the events of the previous year. Focus on changing the processes of your restaurant to accommodate the new realities and to reach out to customers living in your local areas. The pandemic has shifted the priorities of customers when it comes to the businesses they patronize.

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