Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

“They create an opportunity for friends to make definitive plans to get together to enjoy something more compelling than just a lunch or dinner date. They bonded over a shared interest in food, wine and hospitality, as well as a desire to one day create something special of their own.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 20, 2023

There are a few things restaurants can do to get ready for the Super Bowl: Stock up on supplies: Make sure you have enough food, drinks, and utensils to accommodate the increase in customers.Think of what's most likely to sell out first: finger foods, wings, pizza, kegs, napkins, special items, etc. Offer discounts and specials.

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EATER

JANUARY 30, 2025

Lesley Suter, special projects editor Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip Knorr I first had this hot spinach and artichoke dip at a friends barbecue over a decade ago. Its the definition of nothing fancy: mix a few ingredients together, heat, eat, boom, done. Trust me: Everyone who tries it has the same reaction.

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EATER

MARCH 14, 2025

This year, Del Taco is offering three seafood specials through April 23, which Del Taco president Tom Rose calls the perfect combo for Lent season. I have a definite affinity for fish on Fridays which is heightened by the fact that its no longer a weird-feeling moral obligation. Arbys has a limited time menu of crispy fish sandwiches.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 3, 2023

Customers would like up, sometimes around the block, hoping for a seat in her rather small restaurant where she featured, what we called – blue plate specials. I asked her what made her food so special? Hospitality is what makes the experience of dining special, and it is most definitely what brings people back.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 7, 2021

This is not some special type of email marketing. Make your email invites more special, valuable, and intriguing by adding videos. For one, it will definitely work, unlike with embedded videos. Video Email Marketing: What is it and Why Should You do it? It literally refers to the idea of adding videos to your email campaigns.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

A study found that 61% of diners are prepared to spend extra for a unique special event menu. Why customers love it: Guests feel special learning insider techniques and getting hands-on experience. Plan a special menu or event formatlike a silent auction, donation-based tasting, or ticketed dinnerwhere proceeds go to the cause.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2021

While daily specials delivered in family boxes might be quite affordable and frugal, food delivery itself often costs more than the meal for one which can hit monthly discretionary spending quite hard. Such restaurants will definitely thrive from risk averse diners who prefer to feel safe at all costs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2022

While inflation is most definitely impacting guests, RMS' Q2 2022 Industry Trends Report shows it's not all bad news for operators. Special occasion dining is on the rise. Come June, the Labor Department's Consumer Price Index saw that annual rate climb even further to 9.1 QSR net sales are up 1.4 percent.

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ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

Key behavioral factors include: Dining Habits: Do they eat out frequently or only for special occasions? How to Research and Identify Your Ideal Customers Now that you understand the key factors that give you a broad definition of your target market, the next step is gathering real data to pinpoint exactly who your ideal customers are.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Disinfecting areas of the restaurant far more frequently and definitely between the turnover of any tables / chairs. Should they plan to have rainout specials for takeout and delivery? Restaurant staff and employees wearing masks and disposable gloves, including FOH (servers, bartenders, cashiers, etc.) Set seating times.

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EATER

OCTOBER 17, 2024

I can definitely make ravioli [from scratch] and do the whole hand-rolled pasta thing, but really, I think the recipes in this book are for people who want to make good meals without being overzealous. When you’re doing a one-pot pasta, you’re just throwing ingredients together and leaving out what makes cooking special.

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EATER

MARCH 25, 2025

I dont think weve necessarily stayed away from all the issues and the controversy, but Ive definitely stayed away from a lot of it because I keep to myself. The experience of being able to meet so many different people from different cultures and backgrounds has been so special. It comes with the territory.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Empathize With Delivery Drivers Human beings making their own cost-benefit analyses throughout the course of a demanding day, delivery drivers are by definition independent contractors. While perhaps a consistent feature of your daily business, they are not your employees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

Every 14 days we will have one new dish as a special offer. Varenyky is also part of every Christmas menu, which consists of 12 dishes, so I definitely recommend you try my favorite, sweet with cherries, in addition to the savory version, which we tuned to absolute perfection. And when you say varenyky, what comes to your mind?

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EATER

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Its definitely way better here to cook our meal than go find something to eat well spend less and well have leftovers. Giovanna: What makes date night extra special is we both know the extra effort that were putting in to think of what we want to eat, prep it, cook it, clean up after ourselves. How do you celebrate special occasions?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

“There’s a definite connection between superfoods and our immune system,” said Tara Gidus Collingwood, founder of Diet Diva, a nutrition consulting company that advises restaurants, senior executives and professional athletes across the U.S. It has resulted in a huge shift in dining consciousness.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

By definition, running a restaurant involves a degree of professionalism in terms of kitchen skills. If your restaurant specializes in any cuisine, teaching the techniques that your team masters is another approach to building awareness around your savoir-faire. Teach Professional Skills. Produce a Restaurant Reel.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 31, 2019

More content at a person’s fingertips can definitely drive sales and drive interest. Last but definitely not least, make sure your info is structured so Google knows what is what. You can use it to drive sales through specials and highlighting new employees. Responsiveness and Mobility. Newsletter Sign Up.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Since those early days as an apprentice and maybe even before as a 16-year-old dishwasher, I saw something special in restaurant life. Soul is the definition of you and the pursuit of this will always be our most important goal in life. Now, this is getting heavy, but bear in mind that it can and should be fulfilling and exciting.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 4, 2022

It was definitely high-stress at first but we worked together as a team to communicate. It was definitely a learning experience for myself and the rest of the team as we banded together to turn this hectic situation into a positive one. Guests were coming in and requesting the clams we didn't have. Chef Patel.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The festive nature and exclusivity of a pop-up with special offerings available for a limited time, appeal to consumers’ desires for culinary adventure and offer opportunity for chefs to express themselves in a unique way without the constraints of working in a restaurant. – Sharon Olson.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2022

Plus, it’s much easier to keep your menu fresh and exciting when you can update your daily specials on the fly. You may need to pay around $2 if you’re using the code for business as opposed to personal use, but it will definitely pay off. So how do you set up your code? Use a free QR Code Generator App.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

But disability definitely added an extra, sinister layer to it. I agree that we are definitely left out of the conversation. And whether I liked it or not, that environment definitely influenced, even unconsciously, how I was able to engage with food or my body. I definitely want to caution survivors when jumping in to read it.

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EATER

MARCH 27, 2025

I definitely noticed last year when I bought some on purpose, rather than being handed a mini bag at some event or hotel check-in, because I dismissed those as just being old or stale, says Alyssa, who asked that we keep their last name private. Bjorn Qorn isnt what my friends and I shoved in our faces by the fistful during sleepovers.

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7 Shifts

JULY 30, 2021

Chances are you all have different expertise, specials, and concepts, that attract varying local foodies. You get more business and your customers save by spending- it's something they'll definitely tell their friends about! Collaborate with other restaurants in the area. VIP programs. Think about it.a

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The Restaurant Group

MAY 31, 2025

What Is Restaurant Email Marketing Simple Definition of Restaurant Email Marketing Restaurant email marketing involves sending targeted, personalized emails directly to your customers. Promote Special Deals Emails effectively announce limited-time promotions and discounts.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 13, 2021

Canyons Fresh Grill is the definition of a neighborhood spot—nestled just off of Main Street in the town of Woodstock, Georgia, the restaurant has been a mainstay since 2008. If we're having another drink special, they're getting a reminder before the shift. So if it's Wing Wednesday, they can't forget, because we're reminding them.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

While there’s currently no plan to halt production — the brand has asked for court approval to continue operations while it morphs “into a digital-first, technology-led company” — it definitely seems that part of the “macroeconomic challenges” it has been facing include an influx of new, better, more readily available competition.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Special occasions and big events like weddings, anniversaries, graduations, and even corporate meetings in our lives only come around so often, so why not try and make them as unforgettable as possible? It’s ideal for smaller parties of up to 24, so definitely book an event here for a more intimate experience. Citrus Club. Seasons 52.

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Embrace the Suck

JUNE 18, 2021

And just in case you’re reading this thinking you’re special and those stats don’t apply to you, think again! The Bureau of Labor Statistics tracked restaurant survival and concluded that these statistics are pretty consistent… no special treatment in this industry! STAGE ONE: STRUGGLING. STAGE THREE: THRIVING.

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EATER

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Compared to the Arrowhead, this stadium is definitely far more intimate.” According to Waldo Thai staff, many regulars request a half-and-half order, an off-menu special that allows customers to pair the noodles with items like the restaurant’s popular lemongrass pork. Corner Kick Nachos served in a special edition KC Current bowl.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

And these waffles — crunchy and caramelized on the outside, almost gooey, definitely stretchy on the inside — were 100% worth the investment. Maybe also a carrot and definitely an oven? Meghan McCarron, special correspondent. It’s also, truth be told, the easiest brioche dough I’ve ever made. Britt Aboutaleb, VP of development.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In my opinion yes, but I believe the definition of a food hall is part of the problem. We believe that you need a combination of what we would call the Five Pillars: food, beverage, entertainment, special events, and corporate or group events. The Food Hall Co. supports their partners with marketing, PR, POS support and more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

It is worth sending out some periodic touches with special promotions and new products/services to generate and pick some of these folks back up. Things used to be great, but they haven’t been back in a long time. Sometimes situations change and you won’t win these customers back. Find Your New Best Customers.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If one guest is a big fan of martinis, having the data to let anyone on staff know can make for a special experience. My life has definitely gotten more organized and easier,” he says. Audience management software can also aggregate data from all sources like Yelp!, Google Local, TripAdvisor, and delivery.

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EATER

MAY 20, 2021

What’s so special about vintage wine? There are a lot of complex chemical changes that occur in a wine as it ages, involving phenols, alcohol, esters and other volatile compounds,” says the wine writer and author Peter Liem , an expert who specializes in sherry and Champagne. “In What does vintage wine taste like?

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