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

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Are your regulars ordering the same drink and entree every time they come in? Maybe hosting an event could pump some new life into your restaurant. But first, lets look at three vital steps to guarantee that any event you hold will get the results youre looking for. First, ask what type of event would best fit your venue.

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Best Practices for Capitalizing on Workplace Holiday Party Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

Above all, food is set to be the star of the event, 92 percent of employees say attending a holiday party with exceptional food makes them more excited about the event and 78 percent of employees are looking forward to the food at holiday parties the most.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

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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17 Restaurant Promotion Ideas To Boost Orders And Customer Loyalty

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The right promotion at the right time can reignite business, whether that means a packed dining room on a slow weekday or reconnecting with loyal customers who havent ordered in a while. Are you trying to increase your direct online ordering ? If youve got a big outdoor patio, maybe a summer evening special event is the best move.

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Event Trends for 2022 (Infographic)

Modern Restaurant Management

People booking events this year prefer to party on Saturdays, and the celebrations are focused on social occasions, according to new data from EventUp powered by Tripleseat. Highlights of the EventUp 2022 First Half of the Year Event Trends include: The average spend for events is $3,545. The average event size is 130 guests. "We

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Encouraging Diners to Order Direct—Here’s How to Make It Easy

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While these platforms do bring in orders, they also come with the price of high commission fees, loss of customer data, and a weaker connection between you and your guests. Its up to you to educate them on the impact and show them why ordering direct makes a difference. can be an eye-opener for customers.

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