ChowNow

JUNE 27, 2025

Google gives priority to listings with more visuals Ask happy diners to leave reviews and respond to every one , good or bad—it shows you’re active and paying attention Use Google Posts to highlight events, seasonal items, or limited-time offers Make sure your categories are accurate (e.g., family-friendly,” “vegetarian options”) 2.

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The Restaurant Group

APRIL 12, 2025

Let’s dive into the world of restaurant influencer marketing a game-changer that’s as juicy as your signature burger. What Is Restaurant Influencer Marketing? That’s the essence of restaurant influencer marketing. Why Restaurant Influencer Marketing Works You might be wondering, “Does this really sizzle?”

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The Rail

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

As a restaurant owner, you can capitalize on these trends by showcasing seasonal menu items, behind-the-scenes kitchen prep , chef interviews, clips of special events, and customer testimonials to provide an authentic glimpse into the restaurant operations that fosters trust. Special events make for good video content as well.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 22, 2025

Tap into that bank of memories for a few moments and bring back those people, events, challenges, opportunities, and situations where things were going sideways but someone with a unique attribute won the day. To this end, those differences are not viewed as an impediment but rather a strength of the kitchen and the restaurant.

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EATER

MAY 27, 2025

The travel venture, which officially launched in late 2024, is run by Elizabeth Minchilli, a longtime journalist-turned-food guide-turned TikTok star , and her daughters Emma and Sophie, the latter of whom is also a tour guide, author, and travel creator. Outside of food, creator-led group travel has been a growing niche.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2023

As travel and leisure activities continue to rebound from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands like ours have a unique opportunity to position themselves for growth in non-traditional venues like airports, casinos, college campuses, sports stadiums and other travel centers.

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The Rail

MARCH 25, 2025

By Jordan Hayes, Contributor Relocating a restaurant is a major event that offers an opportunity to rebrand, refresh, and create excitement among your customers. Host a Farewell Event at the Current Location Before closing the doors of your current location, consider hosting a farewell event to thank loyal customers for their support.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

The market is influenced by evolving consumer lifestyles, the growth of digital ordering, and consumer demand for convenient and affordable dining. 65 percent of survey respondents say they are more interested in food festivals/culinary events this summer. billion in 2024 and is anticipated to rise at a CAGR of 3.74

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Those stats demonstrate the power and influence of social media. Such a tactic helps you target potential customers who may be willing to travel to your establishment, even if they're not too close by. Why not combine the power of Facebook Ads with a free event? The event was designed to get the whole family involved.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

The influence of chefs continues to expand whether it is championing a cause or investigating the provenance of a unique ingredient. Upgraded Offerings in Catering and Hospitality – Customers are looking for upscale options and customization for special events. Why do you think chefs are more interested in philanthropy?

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In this size operation there will likely be a sous chef for each restaurant outlet and a banquet chef whose focus is large-scale events. Does the chef take care of his or her own ordering or work through a purchasing agent or steward? Each property is unique – thus the job of chef is also unique.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

Visible hygiene practices and minimal contact are now the top two factors that most influence consumers. Forty-seven percent of consumers trust restaurants and bars to take the necessary steps to ensure their health and safety in the future, trailing only museums among the travel, hospitality and leisure category. Events and COVID-19.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

TikTok influencer Maria Vehera posted a video enjoying one of the Middle Eastern confections over a year ago that eventually garnered 125 million views. Bakery café chain Paris Baguette takes a departure from its Korean-French origins to travel to the Middle East with its latest menu additions.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 13, 2025

To celebrate the release of The Phoenician Scheme , the Berlin roaster partnered with Anderson, Focus Features, and Sunst Studio to create a coffee travel set featured in the film. Las Vegas, Nevada, US) Thu, 12 Jun – The Barista League hosts Asia event in Tokyo. The renewal builds on Lavazza’s decade‑long tennis event sponsorship.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news on understanding customer loyalty, beverage insights, restaurant supply loyalty, the influence of discounts, the state of payments and the evolution of gift cards. Deals are central to summer events. The Value of Trust.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Paired with a strong local SEO strategy, developed menu, events calendar (as applicable), and online ordering options, restaurants who invest in their website are going to see more traffic in-store and online. Facebook is also a good place to showcase events or exciting promotions. More than 2.5

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The Rail

MARCH 7, 2023

Partner with Influencers & Local Businesses Influencer marketing can be a powerful way to reach a new audience and promote your restaurant. Find relevant Instagram influencers in your area or niche, and reach out to them to collaborate on a social media campaign.

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The Rail

JANUARY 15, 2025

Simplifying service paths: Optimize the positioning of key service stations, such as beverage counters or POS systems, to reduce staff travel distances and speed up service times. Use partitions to divide large spaces for events. Adjust the layout to minimize congestion, especially during peak hours.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

More Business and Pleasure : “Bleisure” travel is on the rise and next year we predict more people will be combining their business travel with personal leisure, leading to extended stays and more opportunities to explore. Kimpton is particularly seeing a rise in Asian and French influences for the sweetest course.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

What will factor into any restaurant or restaurant group's success in tomorrow's online world are the numbers and demographics of just how tourist-traveled your city, town, or region is going forward. Restaurants will now need to juggle multiple alternative revenue paths: CPG development, dark kitchens, pop ups, events and more.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Hy’s Steakhouse Hy Aisenstat with his show jumping horse at the Spruce Meadows grand prix event, which he sponsored. According to Aisenstat’s son, Hy’s current president and CEO, Neil Aisenstat, Hy Aisenstat simply loved Honolulu, as popular a travel destination for families in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan as the mainland U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Restaurateurs may very well look to expand beyond the typical pop up, food truck, festival or off-premises event to more interesting, intimate venues like social influencer kitchens, dining rooms and gardens. " – Alex May, Associate Director of the Travel, Hospitality, & Food Services Strategy at Movable Ink.

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EATER

MAY 11, 2021

I’d been doing vlogging and connecting with influencers much bigger than myself, never asking for much,” she said. Many of the most popular mukbang influencers are all thin, beautiful women who eat large quantities of, oftentimes, very messy food. Similarities to actual people or actual events are coincidences.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Ritchie was invited on Martha’s podcast last year, appeared as a guest on her show in 2010, and has attended numerous events she’s held like the Great American Tag Sale in 2022. The idea of creating my own online presence to celebrate Martha’s talent and influence came from a conversation with John Small, the creator of SaveMartha.com.

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EATER

AUGUST 22, 2024

“You have a big mix of influences: You have your typical Southern food; you have a big soul food contingency; and we have great barbecue,” he says. Then you have the Native influence as well.” On how Native culture influences the food scene around Tulsa “There’s no [Native] restaurant in Tulsa yet. But there’s lots of pop-ups.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 1, 2022

Now that restrictions are lifting and we know how to travel safer in a world of COVID, restaurant professionals are gathering in-person at their favorite restaurant conferences. With so many different events on the horizon, you'll need to plan accordingly. Or maybe you're a New York local who doesn't want to travel too far.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

Success will depend on inventory management and expense agility with consumers prioritizing value and experiences like travel after years of volatility triggered by the pandemic. Reviews Influence Real-Time Consumer Decisions, Trust To understand how consumers interact with and trust reviews, Chatmeter surveyed more than 1,000 people.

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Xtra Chef

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Restaurant industry events are great venues to network with fellow operators, sample and source food and beverage vendors, and check out the latest and greatest trends in hospitality technology. Deciding which food and beverage tradeshows, conferences and events to attend can be overwhelming. The Big Event. Finance Events.

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EATER

OCTOBER 22, 2021

If you want to get the most out of FLX (that’s short for Finger Lakes), commit these regional essentials to memory, from signature dishes to events not to miss. Naples Grape Festival : The Finger Lakes host no shortage of festivals, but Naples lays claim to the quirkiest event each fall. A take on Rochester’s garbage plate.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 24, 2023

Dubai has been a focal point of this growth, most notably because of its international travel links. Specialty coffee events in the country Since the opening of the DMCC and the growth of the branded coffee market in Dubai, the city has hosted several prominent industry events.

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EATER

MARCH 1, 2021

The mid-’90s saw a growing mainstream interest in fermented foods, thanks in large part to Sandor Katz , an irrepressible self-described fermentation fetishist who traveled the U.S. giving fermentation lectures and demonstrations. Most of them do talk about the origins, but almost always they talk about putting it in a toastie.”

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EATER

MAY 2, 2022

Earlier that summer, Hong Kong had loosened and then suddenly re-tightened its travel regulations around COVID, and the city, for all its spectacular beaches and charismatic jungles, both concrete and natural, was beginning to feel like the safest, most beautiful ward in a prison hospital. I was boarding a vessel of extravaganza.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 23, 2025

A record 50 competitors took part in this year’s event, which was held at World of Coffee Jakarta. Brazilian producers closed US $14.654 million in deals at the event in Houston and project another US $99.66 San Salvador, El Salvador) Research Tue, 20 May – Eye-tracking reveals how coffee label design influences consumer choice.

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Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 10, 2025

It involves a systematic process of understanding, anticipating, and influencing consumer behavior to maximize income, especially for perishable inventory like hotel rooms or airline seats. business traveler vs. leisure guest). Weather and Local Events: Major concerts, conventions, or adverse weather can all influence pricing.

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EATER

JULY 13, 2022

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, a parade of hulking RVs and local vehicles makes the Sterling Highway on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula one of the most traveled thoroughfares in the state, connecting Anchorage, Alaska’s most populous city, to Homer, a popular fishing town also known as “the end of the road.” And would that be one piroshki or two?

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

WCC events give coffee professionals from around the world a chance to showcase their expert knowledge and skills to an international audience. There’s no denying that WCC events are often at the forefront of innovation in the specialty coffee industry. Keeping up with new trends.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

“I found inspiration on my travels. The indoor-outdoor, three-level floating vessel will feature year-round public and private events, as well as annual membership options. “I do not travel frequently, so winning this sweepstakes is especially exciting for me,” Cameron said. 26 through Dec.

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