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MRM Research Roundup: Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day 2024 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Valentine's Menu Trends Restaurant guests heavily favor tasting menus this Valentine’s season, according to Lightspeed. percent dip in overall gratuities.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. After a season of serious messaging during the pandemic (and for good reason), brands are throwing caution to the wind and embracing all things fun and lighthearted. The first gusto!

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

Sandy is a graduate of Walsh College with a Bachelor’s of Accountancy and accomplished the designation of Certified Scrum Master in 2017. ” 7shifts Launches Tip Pooling. Once pools are created, tip data is automatically synced from supported POS integrations, or through 7shifts integrated time-clocking app, 7punches.

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How to Leverage Email Marketing for Growing Restaurants

Apicbase

There are many restaurant marketing tips available, but let’s explore why email marketing works for restaurants. Brand new seasonal menu? You could also combine your email marketing with printed flyers distributed locally to generate more interest. Include appetizing photos of menu items. Latest chef’s special?

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How to write a restaurant marketing plan that puts butts in seats [Ideas and Strategies]

7 Shifts

For example, your ideal customers could be: Young families that want a kid's menu, great drinks, and to get home before 8. Tip: Your competitor analysis needs to include the digital space too. This could be exciting drinks, a great happy hour, family-friendly promotions, or a fantastic menu that people can't help but try.

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Restaurant Experts Talk Sustainability Tips and Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

As we look to celebrate Earth Day, restaurant industry insiders offer their top tips and trends. Sourcing local ingredients and producing more in-season vegetable focused dishes help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to improving our carbon footprint. Amy Brandwein, Chef Owner, Centrolina & Piccolina, Washington D.C.

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The Impact of Restaurant Tablets on Table Turnover and Revenue

Mad Mobile

High-quality menu imagery per dish In the age of digital dining, restaurant tablets offer a tantalizing upgrade to traditional menus with their ability to showcase high-quality imagery for each dish. If your chef is running an in-demand special, you can easily adjust the price or remove it from the menu when it’s sold out.