Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2025

Naturally engaging for the senses, videos attract attention in a sea of content, get diners interested in your menu, and encourage visitors. Showcasing New Menu Items and Specials Several aspects of the restaurant experience affect the guest’s perception, but the menu is arguably the most important.

Marketing

ChowNow

AUGUST 8, 2025

Let them know: How often you’ll be sending messages (once or twice a week max) What kind of texts they’ll receive—promotional messages, event updates, or loyalty offers That they can opt out any time For example: “Join our text club for weekly deals, new menu items, and event notifications.” Hit the link to make a reservation.”

Ordering

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A well-crafted email can remind a past guest to stop by again, encourage reservations for a new seasonal menu, or even boost online orders with a limited-time discount. A well-timed email with a special offer, new menu item, or exclusive promotion can be the nudge they need to place another order.

Email Marketing

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Between online reservations, third-party delivery apps, and direct ordering from your website, digital interactions often happen before a guest ever steps through your doors. Look at their pricing, menu offerings, branding, and customer reviews. We now live in a digital-first world. Optimize your site by using relevant keywords (e.g.,

2025

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

It puts you in control of your brand, helps customers find you online, and makes it easier for them to view your menu, book a table, or place an orderand thats just the beginning. The ways a website can drive more orders and reservations while cutting costs. How owning your digital presence can help you reach more local customers.

Social Media

Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

Photo: Shutterstock San Francisco-based delivery service DoorDash announced Friday that it has completed its purchase of SevenRooms, a New York-City-based reservations and marketing platform for restaurants. By Timothy Inklebarger and Joe Guszkowski on Jun. By Timothy Inklebarger and Joe Guszkowski on Jun. billion, both in cash.

Reservations

Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Strengthen Cybersecurity Holiday promotions often drive an increase in credit card transactions and online reservations, putting data security in the spotlight. For special events, consider hiring temporary staff trained in crowd management. Manage Crowds and Capacity Crowded spaces can pose safety risks if not managed properly.

Bar

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

They help with reservations and table management, staff scheduling and time management, inventory tracking, rewards programs, automated marketing, and more. Reservation and table management apps. Managing reservations and walk-in traffic can be one of the trickiest parts of running a restaurant. Inventory and supply chain apps.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Moreover, integrated systems streamline operations, from managing reservations to tailoring in-app promotions, ensuring that every touchpoint enhances the guest experience. For instance, restaurants can offer VIP perks like early access to seasonal menus or invitations to exclusive chef-curated events.

2025

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Increase sales by promoting high-margin menu items and special offers. A strong social media presence, community partnerships, and local events can get your name in front of more potential customers. Looking to promote new menu items? Local Events Increases brand visibility within the community and attracts new customers.

Marketing

ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

The rewards themselves are flexible toodiscounts, free menu items, or other perks that align with your restaurants offer. Using a guests namewhether in greetings, reservations, or loyalty program interactionscreates a sense of familiarity and respect. For more ideas, check out our restaurant event ideas guide.

2025

The Rail

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Leveraging engaging and authentic video content allows restaurants to showcase their menu offerings, build a recognizable brand identity, and create a loyal base of regulars and word-of-mouth referrals. Showcasing New Menu Items and Specials While many aspects of a restaurant shape the experience guests have, the most important is the menu.

Serving

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2025

Third-Party Vendor Risks for Restaurant Operators Modern restaurants rely on a complex network of third-party vendors – from POS systems and reservation platforms to delivery services and payment processors. Many reservation systems collect extensive personal information that could create significant liability if breached.

Insurance

The Rail

APRIL 6, 2025

Teaching your employees to recall names, preferences, and special events of regular customers shows attention to detail that clients really value. By delivering tailored texts for important events or just checking in with clients who have not visited recently, an SMS automation platform can assist in simplifying this process.

Guest Recovery

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

The restaurant needs cohesion, from signage to menu design to uniforms. We created a simple menu focused on a brand experience that merged nostalgia with modern efficiency. For instance, your menu needs to have the same voice as your social media. Data can also help optimize your menu and pricing model.

Social Media

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Restaurants are going digital, with innovations like contactless ordering, reservation apps, and personalized marketing driven by data. This kind of marketing is all about personal connection—think community events, social media shoutouts, and customer engagement. But it’s not just about convenience.

Loyalty Program

ChowNow

MAY 30, 2025

If youve got a big outdoor patio, maybe a summer evening special event is the best move. Promote a Limited-Time Menu Item Few things drive action like the phrase only available for a limited time. Creating seasonal or short-run menu items is one of the simplest ways to generate buzz without overhauling your entire operation.

Ordering

ChowNow

JUNE 27, 2025

What diners first see: After clicking on your GBP in the sidebar, customers will see your restaurant listing, including photos, hours, reviews, contact information, your location, menu, and links to your restaurant website and online ordering system. Add high-quality photos. family-friendly,” “vegetarian options”) 2.

Website Management

Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

One example is OpenAI’s Operator, a tool that can perform web-based tasks like making a restaurant reservation or ordering food from a delivery app. They are getting into restaurant reservations. There are already some restaurant applications for this technology , at least on the consumer side.

Hiring

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For QSR brands, offering globally inspired menu items isn’t just a fun addition anymore, it’s a must. This means breakfast items available in the evening, lunch in the early morning, and even after-hours dining events that extend the reach of a traditional restaurant.

2025

ChowNow

AUGUST 1, 2025

Facebook: The oldest of the top social media platforms, it doesn’t have the organic reach of the other social media platforms, but it’s still great for event promotions, community updates, and reaching older demographics. You can even host social media contests around holidays or special events.

Social Media

SpotOn

JANUARY 13, 2025

Communicate your hours In the event that you need to close up shop or limit your hours of operation, communicate your status to your customers. If you take reservations, you can close your reservation books by modifying your reservation hours.

Online Ordering

SpotOn

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Add holiday items to your menu A holiday menu is a must for this season, and you don’t need to go big if you don’t want to. Assess your existing menu to see what items are most popular and profitable, and engineer your seasonal menu accordingly. All while increasing your profits.

Loyalty Program

ChowNow

AUGUST 1, 2025

Influencer marketing sounds like something reserved for big-name brands with massive budgets and full-time social media managers. Choose the right type of partnership: tasting events, paid posts, giveaways, etc. Not every collaboration has to be a paid post. Can small restaurants benefit from influencer marketing? Absolutely.

Influencer

Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Design Team-Inspired Menus Add some fun to your menu by creating special dishes or drinks that represent each of the competing teams. Takeout Specials Super Bowl Sunday is a peak day for takeout orders, so be sure to offer a dedicated takeout menu for those who prefer to enjoy the game at home.

Social Media

ChowNow

JUNE 6, 2025

Drive Direct Orders and Reservations A strong online presence encourages potential customers to take action. It creates a clear path to online ordering and reservations, turning online interest into revenue. That means visible online ordering buttons, clear contact details, and an up-to-date menu with high-quality photos.

Social Media

The Restaurant Group

MAY 31, 2025

These emails include promotions, menu updates, special events, feedback requests, and loyalty program details, serving as a direct communication line to keep your restaurant prominent in customers’ minds. Share New Menus or Events Announce new menu items or special events via visually appealing emails.

Email Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2025

percent menu-price inflation rate. With households increasingly treating dining out as a luxury, every menu item and service interaction becomes a potential make-or-break moment. Red Robin climbs 3 percent to 78 thanks in large part to its focus on menu and food. At the same time, U.S. chain sales grew just 3.1

Loyalty Program

EATER

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The menu, which includes the ever-popular fry bread taco, tells a story of connection, innovation, and respect for legacy and Indigenous culinary traditions. Thirty Nine’s menu highlights high-protein and precolonial ingredients. My garden is where it all starts,” Oden explains.

Innovation

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 17, 2025

Many specialty coffee shops, such as Proud Mary, Rosslyn, and ONA, to name a few, offer rare or high-end lots as part of their reserve menus. Understandably, menu prices at “competition cafés” can reach well over US $20 for a cup of coffee, attracting a niche but steadily growing audience.

Café

ChowNow

APRIL 25, 2025

Theyve either dined with you, placed online orders, or want to hear about upcoming events and menu items. But heres what really matters: people who join your list are already interested in your restaurant. Lets learn how to grow your email list with the assets you already have.

Email Marketing

Lavu

MAY 30, 2025

There are numerous ways to improve your table turnover rate, such as implementing efficient reservation systems, optimizing menu design, and training staff to handle table management effectively. It gives servers a way to showcase the best menu items and work on upselling in the process.

Seating

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 12, 2025

Last week, the POS supplier announced that  it is partnering with American Express (the owner of Resy and Tock) to use reservations data to put more customer information into the hands of hosts and servers.  And DoorDash forced its way into the conversation this spring with the acquisition of SevenRooms, a reservations and marketing platform.

Loyalty Program

The Restaurant Group

MARCH 23, 2025

Catering to Large Orders Planning a big event? Real-time menu updates and digital receipts ensure smooth transactions. Implementing an online reservations system and optimizing menu flexibility will keep your restaurant thriving in todays digital age! So why wait?

Online Ordering

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 5, 2025

A comprehensive menu overhaul was rolled out in March, and was beginning to show results in the first quarter , with systemwide same-store sales up 4.4%, including a 1.8% He is also a former president and CEO of Church’s Chicken, and he spent nearly 30 years with Burger King, growing from restaurant manager to senior vice president of U.S

Leadership

The Restaurant Group

APRIL 12, 2025

Will you offer free meals, host events, or provide exclusive discounts? How to Track Your Campaigns Success Watch for More Online Orders or Visits Monitor your sales and reservation numbers during and after the campaign to gauge impact. Fine Dining Spot’s Influencer Tasting Event : Created buzz around a new menu launch.

Influencer

Web Diner

MARCH 21, 2025

Is your business in the menu? This is where comprehensive category selection, menu details, and attribute settings become crucial. Five-Star Strategy: Turning Reviews Into Reservations Customer reviews represent perhaps the most influential element of your local search presence. Establish a consistent review generation strategy.

SEO