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26 Proven Ways to Market Your Restaurant Online and Increase Bookings

7 Shifts

Nowadays, running a successful restaurant takes more than great food and good service. Another way to get local backlinks is from local news articles, food bloggers, or restaurant directories to boost your visibility in search results. Make sure to add high-quality photos of your food, interior, and staff.

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The 11 Best Restaurant Event Ideas That Actually Bring In New Customers And Keep Regulars Excited

ChowNow

Are your regulars ordering the same drink and entree every time they come in? An easy way to collect customer emails is through your online ordering system. 1) Pop-Up Collaborations Partner with other local businesses, like a bakery, brewery, coffee shop, roastery, or food truck, for exclusive menu items or drinks.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

Modern Restaurant Management

“Through expansive experiences that inspire our guests paired with the ambiance of the space and the food on the plate, we’re setting new standards for the industry and creating truly spectacular moments for all who enter our restaurants and bars.” That’s where the NEXT Flavor Report comes in.

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When Your Customers’ Ideal Road Trip Includes Perfect Fries, Will Your Restaurant Be Ready?

Modern Restaurant Management

According to the Bank of America 2025 Summer Travel and Entertainment Survey , road trips are popular this year. That presents an opportunity for QSRs, fast-casual restaurants, and others known for their deep-fried foods to make a fantastic impression when travelers stop for a meal or snack.

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Social Media for Restaurants: A Practical Guide to Growing Followers and Orders

ChowNow

With 73% of the US population active on social media, it’s one of the easiest ways to reach new customers, show off your food, and drive more direct orders—especially among younger generations who discover new restaurants by scrolling their feeds, not searching Google Maps. Here’s what makes it so effective.

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Before I Even Had a Fiance, I Knew I’d Bake My Own Wedding Cake

EATER

In order to keep myself from breaking out in hives, I gave myself a task. I feel like theres always some sort of element that somebody wants to do themselves, just because it feels special and a little bit more hands-on, says Monica OConnor, the co-founder of New Yorks Arch Events. All that attention, all those photos? And I meant it.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants are already experimenting with using AI to handle drive through orders to allow human employees to focus on customer interactions in the restaurant. I think smart, AI-enabled platforms will turn data into intelligence around visit frequency, ordering, traffic patterns and more.