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Best Practices for Launching Online Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

Some of those challenges, particularly for smaller, local restaurants, include implementing online ordering, creating a digital presence, and offering delivery for the first time. Even before current events arose, online ordering capabilities and digital touchpoints were becoming nearly ubiquitous.

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How to Plan Your Restaurant's Grand Re-Opening Event

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1 Set goals for the event ?? Set a goal for your restaurant’s grand opening—whether it’s seating capacity, an order volume, or revenue for your first day back in business. Having a specific goal will help you plan out your budget, labor needs, marketing strategy, messaging, and organization before the event.

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Simple Restaurant Marketing Plan for 2020 [PDF Template]

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So far, 2020 has thrown marketing plans, advertising budgets, and restaurant growth out of the window. But as restaurants reopen and business starts to pick up again, it’s important you pick up your marketing plan too. Their business is built on the power of word of mouth—one of, if not the most useful marketing tools in the book.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Marketing Your Virtual Restaurant – Tips for Success

Modern Restaurant Management

It only exists online; customers can order food through a delivery app. Virtual Restaurants can be a great way to test new menu ideas or reach a new market. Optimize for Search Engines It's important to make your restaurant stand out in an online marketplace. It can also give you fresh ideas and perspectives.

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Strategy A La Carte: The Dish on Digital Marketing Trends for Restaurant Brands 

Modern Restaurant Management

Effective full-funnel marketing strategies are vital for the success of any business, but are definitely the garnish on top for those in the food and beverage industry. The landscape of digital marketing is constantly evolving, presenting both challenges and opportunities for restaurant operators.

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What's the future for delivery and online ordering in 2021?

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Just as everyone was making their predictions for 2020 this time last year, a certain black swan event came along and caused a bit of a stir. Technologies like digital menus, QR codes , contactless ordering, and payment at the table suddenly became the norm. What does the future look like for restaurant ordering and delivery tech?

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What's the future for delivery and online ordering in 2021?

Deliverect

Just as everyone was making their predictions for 2020 this time last year, a certain black swan event came along and caused a bit of a stir. Technologies like digital menus, QR codes , contactless ordering, and payment at the table suddenly became the norm. What does the future look like for restaurant ordering and delivery tech?