Buzztime Business

JULY 28, 2023

Summer may be winding down in August, but it’s a great time to amp up the excitement at your bar, restaurant, or brewery. It’s all about giving customers a reason to come in: these 31 August promotion ideas should do the trick. Say Cheers to International Beer Day: The First Friday in August Not to be confused with National Beer Day (that’s April 7 th ), International Beer Day is always held on the 1 st Friday in August.

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EATER

JULY 28, 2023

Bettina Makalintal/Eater Follow these Eater-approved, summer-friendly recipes to the letter, or consider them your starting points for experimentation There’s no time of year that we’d really ever turn down pasta salad. But we certainly lean on it the most in the summer, when we need travel-friendly dishes to bring to picnics or refreshingly cold food to eat from the fridge.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 28, 2023

The chicken-sandwich chain plans to open two new prototypes targeted at takeout customers, including one of them with a four-lane drive-thru under a second-story kitchen.

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Evergreen

JULY 28, 2023

Discover why businesses choose Evergreen over Untappd for their bar and restaurant operations, with increased customer engagement and cost savings. In today’s competitive market, the success of a bar or restaurant heavily relies on offering unique experiences and […] The post Evergreen vs. Untappd: Why Evergreen Is the Clear Choice appeared first on Evergreen.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 28, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Newk’s Eatery and SPB Hospitality.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 28, 2023

So far, the two-tiered loyalty program has been digital only. In the next few months, the loyalty perks will also apply for in-store purchases.

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The Rail

JULY 28, 2023

By Briana Hilton, Contributor As a restaurant owner, you undoubtedly have a lot on your plate (pun intended). Understandably , going green may not be a priority, as it can be difficult to see the immediate value offered. Yet, consumers, on the other hand, are increasingly eco-conscious. 43% of restaurant diners say they’re willing to pay more for sustainable dishes, while 68% say restaurants should have measures in place to prevent food wastage.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 28, 2023

Innovations like the fully automated restaurant and Sweetpass loyalty program are showing early signs of bottom-line results.

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The Salt

JULY 28, 2023

Trader Joe's said its falafel could have rocks in it. It issued recalls recently for two types of cookies it sells for the same reason.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 28, 2023

The fast-casual better-burger chain that once had nearly 200 restaurants filed for Chapter 11, its second such filing in just over a decade, after closing several restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2023

Restaurant operators are always looking for new tools, promotion channels, and advertising options, but they might not be quite sure what they need to say to tempt a potential guest. Before dealing with promotion of any kind, you should determine your restaurant’s base: the value of the establishment, its uniqueness, target audience, and the place that the restaurant occupies in the minds of guests.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 28, 2023

The Bottom Line: Inflation is easing, profitability is improving, the consumer is more resilient than expected and we might avoid a recession. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t concerns.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 28, 2023

By offering traditional tailgating-style dishes, as well as unique special offers, restaurants can appeal to sports fans and beyond.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 28, 2023

The chain continued a traffic tear, but rising wages and beef prices dragged down its margins again.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 28, 2023

The 216-unit chain said remodels are helping traffic, and that it now plans to do more of them.

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