Clover - Restaurants

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Below are key strategies to help improve your happy hour menu and boost sales. With the right information, you can improve your happy hour drink specials to match your customers preferenceswhether they prefer craft cocktails, local beers, or classic bar drinks. Create a unique cocktail menu that changes seasonally.

Menu

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

From salted egg yolks and chili crunch fusions to mushroom-infused teas and freeze-dried fruit powder garnishes, Kimpton’s in-house experts share the standout ingredients, menu items and techniques that will come to the table in 2025. Despite the popularity of our events, we will continue to keep them small but mighty in 2025."

Beverage

The Rail

MARCH 25, 2025

Explain the reasons behind the move whether it's to accommodate growing demand, enhance customer experience, or introduce new menu offerings. Engaging content like Instagram Reels or TikTok videos showcasing construction progress, new menu items, or even staff preparing for the move can make followers feel like they are part of the journey.

Social Media

ChowNow

AUGUST 1, 2025

Think polished food photos, Reels showing off your vibe, and Instagram Stories to highlight daily specials or behind-the-scenes moments. It’s also where many customers go to check your hours or browse your menu, so it’s worth maintaining, even if you don’t post often. TikTok: It’s all about personality over polish.

Social Media

EATER

DECEMBER 17, 2024

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. Food has always been so central to my life, and I love entertaining. Sometimes, bride-bakers dont stop at just the cake.

2011

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 18, 2025

The menu is built with care, offering something for every kind of BBQ fan. The place also hosts events and entertainment, giving it more of a local hangout feel. The menu offers more than just barbecue, with items like wings, catfish, salads, and sandwiches that appeal to a wide range of tastes.

Back of House

Future Food

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Less choice might be the obvious downside for customers but then focus can move to the quality of food being made and potentially deflect menu price increases. The operator can take advantage of the opportunity to reduce waste from too much stockholding and use less labour resources for a narrow menu. Small is beautiful.

Hospitality

Lavu

AUGUST 1, 2025

Having to be more fiscally conscious has drawn diners to smaller portions and plates, as well as to special pricing. Below we show you how, without interfering with your regular menu. Using Lavu’s POS menu scheduling , restaurants can easily toggle between their regular and off-peak menus. Dim the lights and play music.

POS

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Foot traffic or heat mapping, menu item engagement, or consumer demographics by time of day. In 2025, we expect to see continued growth in menu innovation with bold flavors, premium ingredients, and creative presentations, keeping loyal fans happy while drawing in adventurous foodies.

2025

SpotOn

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Gross profit margin Gross profit margin measures how much money you have left over after COGS and is used to measure the profitability of your menu. You can go even deeper with menu engineering , which is the process of evaluating each menu item's sales (popularity) and gross profit margin (profitability). Smallwares.

License

The Rail

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Utilize Interactive Menus An interactive menu is a digitized menu that is designed to allow interaction and personalization for food selections. There are multiple variations and digital forms of interactive menus, such as apps, tablets , websites, kiosks, and more. The order can be contactless, if desired.

Customer Experience

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 25, 2025

We’ll explore the specialized functions, the day-to-day realities of managing finances, and critically, how modern solutions like outsourced bookkeeping and cloud-based tools empower these businesses to not just survive, but thrive and stay profitable in a highly competitive market. Discover best practices and common pitfalls to avoid.

Hospitality

Restaurant Business

JUNE 24, 2025

Continue to Site >>> Menu Former Red Robin CEO G.J. Emerging is a company founded by Mathew Focht that describes itself as investing “at the intersection of restaurant innovation, technology and experiential entertainment.”

Leadership

EATER

MARCH 26, 2025

The Travel buds Grand hotels are home to some of the French capitals most exciting and elegant meals, according to Eaters local dining expert and guidebook author Hotel restaurants tend to have a special energy. Book a table at Le Cinq Book a table at Le George Book a room at the Four Seasons Thomas Tissandier Seafood and wine.

Hotels

The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Understanding your audience helps in crafting a menu and ambiance that resonates with them. Provide Time-Limited Offers Encourage visits during off-peak hours with special deals. Happy hours, lunch specials, or early bird discounts can fill seats that might otherwise remain empty.

Loyalty Program

Restaurant Clicks

MAY 6, 2025

Barbecue holds a special place in Missouri’s food scene. Located near the Kansas City International Airport, this eatery offers a diverse menu that includes brisket, burnt ends, pulled pork, and ribs, all prepared with meticulous attention to flavor and quality.

Seasonal Menu

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

Value matters, too—over 80 percent of consumers utilize deals like "Buy One, Get One” offers, combo meals, or real-time specials. The Darden Restaurant-owned brand rated top for fast service, fresh food, accurate orders, and customizable menu options.

Reservations

Restaurant Engine

JANUARY 8, 2025

In addition, if your customer always orders your vegetarian dishes, you can send them personalized offers related to plant-based specials. Creating visually appealing and entertaining content not only boosts brand awareness, but it also encourages shareability. Knowing this, you might send a coupon for a free or discounted appetizer.

2025

Restaurant Engine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Your menu, staff, and restaurant are ready. 3: Leak a Secret Menu Build anticipation for your grand opening by releasing just a few items on your menu. Leave them wanting more by only releasing portions of your menu and encourage them to come to your grand opening to find out more. Make it seem like it’s a secret.

Marketing

EATER

APRIL 30, 2025

Within two years, members of Frances ruling class began to notice the young apprentices work and contracted him for special-occasion pieces outside the pastry shop. The diner was not given a menu, the chef dictated the menu. Some sources say Carme owned his own Paris pastry shop while working freelance for Tallyrand.

Fine Dining

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Make a Special Menu, Don't Include Everyday Things. Including every regular thing in the happy hours menu would be a waste as they are all about variety and giving people the chance to try something new. So keep this fact in mind while creating your happy hour menu. Load Up the Menu With Shareables.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2020

Free from the limitations of static signage, restaurants can effectively and visually educate their customers on menu items, pricing structures, and ordering protocols. Custom Menus Like Never Before. And say goodbye to having to tell customers a certain item on the menu is no longer available. Enhance the Wait Experience.

Seasonal Menu

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Consumers are online watching cooking videos, sommeliers, and educational videos to entertain themselves in some form. For example, restaurateurs should be looking for ways to bring together culture, dining and education for those that have eternal style and are hungry for entertainment.

Education

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2021

Entertainment is also an effective way to make any meal special – can you provide games for guests at their table? Aside from fun, entertainment-focused initiatives, it is also essential to make sure everyone feels safe in your environment. Live music? Unique photo opportunities in your space?

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

” Pose light, entertaining questions such as, “How do you prefer your coffee?” Instagram is all about sharing pics, and the photos that are shared represent your menu and your brand. ” Both of these not only create engagement; they bring in business and help provide insight to your most popular menu items.

Social Media

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 10, 2024

Among the reasons restaurants fail (poor location, inadequate marketing, lack of staff and inventory control, uninspired menu, unreasonable pricing), customer theft is rarely on the radar. A note in the menu noting that guests will be charged would go a long way toward discouraging sticky fingers. Ask your server how to purchase them.”

Back of House

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

Implement personalized suggestions, loyalty programs, and special incentives to make each diner feel appreciated and understood. Sustainability: A Menu with a Dash of Environmental Conscience Sustainability is the new expectation as modern diners are growing increasingly ecologically conscious.

Loyalty Program

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 1, 2024

From creating a welcoming ambiance to offering unique menu items, let’s explore the ways you can refine your restaurant's customer experience in 2024. Menu and food choices Your restaurant’s menu and food choices can entice or put off customers. Moreover, the menu sets expectations for the dining experience.

Customer Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 7, 2020

Entertainment. If there was time add some type of entertainment to your venue, this is it. Take it up a notch and use your time and space to make guests a part of your menu ideation process. Hold specials events to introduce new menu items, beverage concoctions or newly designed/revamped spaces.

Social Media

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

You're not only competing against many other bars but establishments offering entertainment, food, and drink. This document will outline your bar's concept, menu, marketing strategy, and financial projections. You'll have late nights and have to work on weekends and public holidays The market is saturated with loads of competition.

Bar

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

In addition, if you are open, you’ll want to be sure to communicate what specials you might be offering at this time, how people can contribute to your business (gift cards, virtual offerings, etc.) Menu Innovation: Refreshing your menu is always a great way to reinvent yourself and give consumers even more of a reason to come back.

Small Business

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 3, 2022

The hotel restaurant doesn’t serve lunch (except for special events) which gives us a chance to catch our breath. We review the bakery components on the special menus for the day and typical inventory of baked goods for restaurant service. It will be all consuming, I’ll need to get to menu planning today. Morning, Jack.”

Back of House

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Create a contactless experience via QR Codes with a contactless menu and contactless check-ins. 'Safety' People are bored and on their favorite social platforms looking for entertainment, at-home activities, and take out options. Basant Baruah, Senior Content Marketer, Beaconstac. An app-first experience for restaurant chains.

Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

With so many amazing new dining and entertainment experiences emerging around the world, it feels good to be a part of that revolution and to bring something unique back to San Diego.” “Mission Bay is the largest man-made aquatic recreation area in the world, entertaining 15 million visitors annually,” says Hunter.

Coaching

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

To counteract this, diners are increasingly seeking out promotions, special offers, and better value for money as primary incentives. The report revealed that while 83 percent review the menu ahead of time (of those, half, made their decision before arrival), Americans still spend an average of nine minutes perusing menus at restaurants.

Online Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The brand’s commitment to each guest service experience is the focal point of upcoming menu innovation, value-based choices, and a portfolio of new organic food and beverage educational content. “The Juicey Awards are about honoring our passionate store owners. .” Biscuit Belly Signs First Multi-Unit Deals.

Franchise

Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2020

For nearly four decades the job of cook dominated the media and served as a major point of conversation and entertainment for guests of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. In the meantime, what can be done to build back that enthusiasm, the mystery, the excitement and joy of cooking and dining? Do it all and do it often.

Social Media