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From Local Love to Lasting Loyalty: Five Marketing Tips for Community Engagement

Modern Restaurant Management

Leverage Social Media and Local Influencers Social media and local influencers are invaluable tools for building connections and expanding your restaurant’s reach. In addition, partnering with local influencers extends our reach authentically.

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Aperitif for Change: Dry January’s Lingering Influence

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Local events and weather may have influenced trends in some states, like New Mexico and Louisiana. Local events and seasonal weather patterns may also influence regional variations; for example, New Mexico, Indiana, and Louisiana all showed both increases and decreases during the analyzed period.

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Event Planning: Step by Step Guide & Checklist (Infographic)

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Hosting an event is one of the most effective ways of gaining new customers, increasing brand awareness and gaining invaluable feedback on your business. The main priority of your event should always be customer satisfaction – this is a great way to establish new partnerships and loyal customers, so why waste that opportunity?

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

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Maybe hosting an event could pump some new life into your restaurant. We searched high and low for every restaurant event idea out there, then boiled them down to what we believe are the most exciting and effective restaurant events to keep regulars ecstatic and new customers talking.

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Struggling with Restaurant Visibility? Here’s How Video Marketing Can Help

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In many ways, the cuisine influences the restaurant’s style, tone, and aesthetic, which you can highlight in videos. For example, you can show highlights of a local event you’ve hosted, bring attention to a charity you support, or highlight a collaboration with another local institution.

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From Fumbling to Flourishing: Fixing Common Restaurant Marketing Errors

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Guests also want an experience, not just a meal, so messages that promote unique dining events, themed nights, or a fun atmosphere can create excitement. These restaurants can also focus on creating a sense of scarcity or urgency with limited reservations or special tasting events. Micro-influencer marketing can also be a goldmine.

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Tech Meets Tannins: The Role of AI in Modern Event Planning

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The event planning industry is experiencing a significant transformation. This shift from traditional expertise to technological innovation in wine selection is reflective of a broader transformation within event planning.

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