The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Restaurant design is critical to the success of any food service establishment, yet it tends to be regularly disregarded. In other words, your restaurant design plays a large role in the overall guest experience and ultimately your restaurant’s success. Give Attention to Every Design Area. Small Design Details Count.

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Design Social Media Fine Dining Food Supply 78

Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

A well-designed program will instill an understanding of discipline, the foundations of cooking, passion, structure, the how and why of cooking, and the professionalism that will help to define the type of chef you may become. This is the biting question, the one that helps a young cook decide what path to take.

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Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 430

Future Food

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Trends for 2022 Re-engaging with Food in a Design Led World. The fate of F&B in shopping centres – especially the Food Court – and internally-focused cafés and restaurants is going to rest in the hands of designers. The post-COVID world is a Design-led world. 2022, then, is shaping up as a really interesting year.

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The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 7, 2020

Restaurant Design. While great food and customer service are essential for return business, the ambiance and restaurant design are equally as important. Your restaurant’s design sets the stage for a customer’s dining experience. Balancing Restaurant Design and Occupancy . Study the view from each seat.

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Design Fine Dining Seating Customer Service 78

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The community is lively year-round, with various seasonal outdoor concerts, food markets and bars with great happy hour specials. If you are looking for weekly drink specials or Happy Hour deals in Williamsburg, check out my list of the 21 best spots! The vibe is relaxed and retro, with a four-seat bar and bright lights.

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Specials Front of House Back of House Bar 104

Tableo

JULY 7, 2023

There’s value in developing a bar layout and design that not only looks good but also improves the overall customer experience. This ensures easy access for both seated guests and those standing at the bar. Optimal bar design To streamline operations and deliver top-notch service, a functional and efficient bar design is required.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Their private dining room features a long table along with several smaller ones that seat over 20. While the open design doesn’t have any 100% private rooms, you can reserve multiple tables away from the crowds. For private dining, they specialize in pharmaceutical events and business meetings of up to 100 guests.

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Dine-in Specials Back of House Book 106

7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Stay tuned for a few special tips from Melissa Bensky, one of Toronto’s most prolific foodgrammers with her account, @tastethesix. Set a goal for your restaurant’s grand opening—whether it’s seating capacity, an order volume, or revenue for your first day back in business. 1 Set goals for the event ?? Plan your staffing ?????

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Events Social Media Kitchen Safety Seating 351

7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

We’ve also included some links to our partners who are offering special discounts and trials to evolve your restaurant with the best tech in the industry. Winterize Your Patio Seating ?? Our traffic-heavy streets are now home to ad-hoc patio seating. We like to think of it as a roadmap to success in 2021 and beyond.

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Guest Recovery Online Ordering Outdoor Front of House 358

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2021

The biggest factors to consider when developing one are: location, size, and design. After displaying the restaurant name and logo, there’s more work to do to incorporate smaller restaurant signs around the business to promote specials, new menus, hours, etc. Sign Location and Design. Outdoor Restaurant Signs. Sign Types.

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Outdoor Point of Sale Design Customer Experience 193

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Design the Floor Plan Layout. Do they have indoor seating or are they takeout-only? Seating capacity. Coffee shop with seating: $80,000 to $300,000. Coffee shop with both seating and a drive-thru: $80,000 to $300,000. For more menu design tips, read 9 Restaurant Menu Design Tips That Will Help You Boost Profits.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

There is, in human nature, a desire to make a difference, to do something meaningful, or as Steve Jobs once said: “To make a dent in the universe.” Not everyone struggles with this need, but for those who are born with this deep-seated knowing desire – they understand that it is always present. BE SOMETHING SPECIAL, BE A CHEF.

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Seating Uniforms Take-out Communication 572

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 4, 2024

A Mutually Beneficial Relationship Appreciating the relationship between restaurants and mixed-use environments is a great place to start, if only to clarify leasing decisions and optimize operational and design details. Well-designed outdoor projects feel organic, immersive, and enjoyable versus purely transactional retail.

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Retail Marketing Outdoor Merchandise 106

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 10, 2020

” No one knows for sure, but we are seeing glimpses of a trend that may be the answer for restaurant owners and operators: expanded outdoor seating. ” An (ROI) Argument for Expanding Outdoor Seating. Creating or expanding outdoor seating is nowhere near as expensive as a building expansion. Inside Out.

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Outdoor Seating Customer Service Small Business 219

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Owners can also review sales trends from previous years to determine which items attracted the most attention per season and then create an exclusive menu with specials that specifically attracts customers to the outdoor seating area. Customized and Tailored Promotions.

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Outdoor POS Front of House Seasonal Menu 187

7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2019

Restaurant revenue management is defined as selling the right seat to the right customer at the right price and for the right dura­tion."— Sure, you may have a certain number of seats, but service duration is variable. If you're under capacity, demand is low with lots of available seating. What is Restaurant Revenue Management?

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Management Management Airlines Customer Service 408

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2022

When Chef On Call, secured a London, Ontario site for a third location, they turned to Sansa Interiors, who had designed their second location to create something authentic to the brand’s ethos. – design to life.

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Design Equipment Online Ordering Seating 162

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 1, 2019

The funny thing is that these small businesses – in this case – restaurants – cannot survive on that once-a-year recognition, or even the occasional special event. Don’t they understand how much more special the experience will be in this little bistro with two people in the kitchen, a bartender and two servers?

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Small Business Customer Experience Customer Service Seasonal Menu 414

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 19, 2020

“How will I approach today’s prep, what can I defer till a later time, based on who is scheduled for a shift – how must I adjust the work that I do, and given the reservations for tonight – which items might move and which items will take a back seat to demand.”

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Restaurant Law Communication Café Take-out 445

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Designing the optimal restaurant floor plan is more complex than it may seem. Front-of-house employees can review notes and details for every table, including any special events that are happening or guest requests. Take advantage of the software’s assignment recommendations to maximize seats. Daily specials.

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Technology Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 147

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Some cities are making the transition easier for their restaurants by closing downtown streets on certain weekends and inviting restaurants to place tables and seating areas outside. When choosing where to put your patio or garden, it is important to make sure it is visibly pleasing from every seat, with a great atmosphere and amazing views.

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Outdoor Customer Experience Dine-in Seating 184

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2021

Can they read about weekly specials or see photos of your most popular dishes? Customers want the ability to order online, set up delivery, view seating, and book tables through the convenience of a mobile phone. Website SEO – Ensure your website ranks higher in search engines and that your customers can find you.

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Marketing Social Media Mobile Ordering Website Management 197

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The swanky wine bar offers relaxed seating among a dim-lit space with contemporary artwork and interior design. Here, you can casually sip on some wine and nibble on small plates designed to share. As such, the venue displays an industrial design style, rough-hewn woodwork, and worn metal embellishment.

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Bar Reservations Seating Back of House 142

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

you'll use, and what makes your new business special. It also shows that you've done your research given the market, suppliers, and have an idea on menu design. Talk about what marketing channels you plan to use to get butts in seats. Design Mockups. Check out these successful restaurant ideas. Mission Statement.

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Point of Sale Back of House Document Download 397

Indoor Media

MARCH 29, 2021

Cartvertising, IndoorMedia’s shopping cart advertising program, places your business on the baby seat and nose portions of grocery store shopping carts. You can think of these custom-designed, full-color advertising campaigns as small-scale billboards that turn your business into a local celebrity! Design Your Ad. Baby Seat Ads.

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Advertising Front of House Seating Small Business 148

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

Paul de Vance in southern France, or the walled in villages of Tuscany, the narrow streets of Oslo, Norway, and the typical hidden villages found in parts of historic Germany; places that were home to those special little restaurants that reflect the terroir of the region. For the guest there was a high level of comfort and trust.

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Seating Front of House Back of House Cash Management 445

Open for Business

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Holidays Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, and Mother’s Day are familiar occasions where a prix fixe menu can set the tone for a special day for guests—and help restaurants run smooth shifts on the busiest days. Just because You don’t need a special event to offer a prix fixe menu.

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Menu Seasonal Menu Fine Dining Social Media 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2020

Therefore, maximizing the ability to utilize outdoor space to increase seating capacity will be critical for restaurants during this period. That said, it can be expected that consumers will likely feel more comfortable if the restaurant has socially distanced outdoor seating option available.

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Outdoor Seating Government Employee Relations 135

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2023

Dead times are a hit to your wallet as a business owner as empty seats represent wasted capital investment. Seeing empty seats in your restaurant is disheartening, but the impact goes beyond just losing money. Surprisingly, 88 percent of U.S. marketers have witnessed business growth by using personalized messaging.

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Seating Innovation Marketing Loyalty Program 176

EATER

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Since its founding in the 1970s, the Melting Pot has been a special occasion staple, the kind of place where romantic little nooks for couples to canoodle provide the perfect spot to make googly eyes at a brand-new flame, or where the semiprivate booths perfectly nestle a family celebrating their kid’s high school graduation.

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Dine-in Customer Experience Specials Cash Management 117

The Rail

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

These professionals specialize in handling the unique challenges of relocating businesses, including bulky equipment and delicate furnishings. Design Your New Space Designing your new space is a pivotal aspect of relocating your restaurant. Focus on ambiance through lighting, decor, and seating arrangements.

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Restaurant Law Email Marketing Customer Experience Outdoor 52

The Rail

MAY 6, 2024

Think about providing an assortment of fresh pastries, sandwiches, and salads along with a range of specialized beverages, teas, and coffee drinks. Creating a Welcoming Atmosphere and Experience The ambiance and experience you design for your café are just as crucial as the quality of your dishes and drinks.

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Café Equipment Food Supply Customer Experience 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

What will inspire event themes and design in 2020? We are designing menus in the following ways with this trend in mind: Plant Based Foods : In 2020 we will be designing menus with more plant based foods than ever! Design and style play a huge role in events. Wellness is a still a top trend in catered events for 2020.

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Events Catering 2020 Sustainability 214

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Plus, if you’re planning a romantic dinner for a special occasion, a holiday party, birthday, or other events, you’ll find some truly delicious restaurants for private dining in Denver. From private rooms and private chefs to secluded seating and enticing entrees, I’ve put together 15 of the best restaurants for private dining in Denver.

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Dine-in Fine Dining Book Seasonal Menu 114

Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Chef’s Seasonal Specials Advise chefs to create weekly specials focusing on fresh, available produce can create anticipation and lure repeat visits. Weekly harvest specials are great ways to collaborate with local farmers to procure the freshest produce each week, then design dishes around these items to showcase peak seasonality.

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Beverage Outdoor Customer Experience Specials 78

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Just because you are listed on a schedule as a cook does not necessarily mean that you are adept at filling every position under that designation. If you fit the mold – then you possess a special value reserved for just a few, value that – to the chef goes way beyond the ability to prepare breakfast items.

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Back of House Dine-in Restaurant Law Ordering 518

Cheetah

MARCH 26, 2021

Some operate as a stand-alone kitchen, others are existing restaurant kitchens turned virtual, yet others are specially-made facilities housing multiple operations. Either way, they are all tech-oriented, optimized for delivery, and designed to keep food and labor costs down while maximizing profit. Boost efficiency.

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Front of House Online Ordering Delivery Back of House 144