Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2023

Are you trying to reach the after-work dinner crowd, leisurely weekend brunch groups, or families looking to celebrate a special occasion? Is your concept a fun dessert spot, do you provide an upscale dining experience, or do you specialize in authentic international cuisine? business park or neighborhood shopping plaza).

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Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

Before launching any new menu promotion idea, it’s a good idea to go back to basics and get clear a few basic points first. A restaurant promotion can be any special offer to guests at a restaurant. Many restaurant owners offer a percentage off a meal or specific menu item. Look at what menu items aren’t selling briskly. (If

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Many local restaurants have never touched advertising or social media; they've been the neighborhood's go-to spot for decades. What social media platforms do they use? For example, your ideal customers could be: Young families that want a kid's menu, great drinks, and to get home before 8.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

You’ve decided to focus on your restaurant's social media marketing. In this post, we'll explain what it is, why you need one, and what links you can add to give your social media marketing a jumpstart. Social Media platforms only allow you to attach one link to your bio which can be inconvenient.

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Restaurant Engine

JULY 28, 2021

You want to price your daily dinner specials just right for repeat business. One of your diners’ favorite lines to hear from their server is, “Would you like to hear about our specials?”. You know that offering your customers specials is a terrific marketing tool. You must know exactly what those specials cost you to create.

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

While traditionally associated with fine dining, the prix fixe (pronounced “pre-feks”) menu has transcended its high-end roots, becoming a popular culinary trend. When curated with care and promoted effectively, this menu is a powerful tool for any restaurant, capable of making a memorable impression and drawing eager guests through the door.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant guests in cost-saving mode are eating out less and more conscious of menu prices, according to Restaurants: Consumer Trends Fall 2022/Winter 2023 a report produced by Provoke Insights in collaboration with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. The study was in-field from Autumn 2022.

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Touch Bistro

JULY 26, 2021

We’re sharing ideas for Labor Day restaurant specials that will help you maximize profits and make your restaurant a Labor Day destination for years to come. In this article you’ll learn: How Labor Day can impact your restaurant How to plan Labor Day promotions 14 Labor Day restaurant specials to try this September.

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SpotOn

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

After the austerity and hibernation of the first couple months of the year, the spring season brings ample opportunities to fill tables and reach new customers. Preparing for major events and holidays, like Easter weekend, can help save your restaurant from chaos and make the most out of a holiday synonymous with the brunch rush.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

While your restaurant may feature a diverse menu, delicious food, a great ambiance, and excellent customer service, you will still struggle to build a customer base without promoting it. Others tend to emphasize their cheaper menu options. A quick look at your POS data will identify the top three selling items on your menu.

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Bingage

JULY 21, 2022

And when it comes to the festival season, you can’t afford to be complacent. Your staff should know what special dishes are being offered and when they’ll be served (or else they might not show up) so that employees can plan accordingly. People usually dine out on special days to make the day special.

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Buzztime Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

There’s no place like home for the holidays, but these 15 marketing ideas, events, and promotions will make your restaurant the next best thing. Discover how to boost holiday season traffic into your restaurant from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve – and beyond… 1. Wouldn’t they like to host their holiday part at your place?

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Buzztime Business

AUGUST 24, 2023

It’s last call for summer – and your first chance to kick off the fall season. 2) Beyond the Backyard: Grill n’ Games Event About 58% of Americans will get their grill on at home over Labor Day weekend. But the right Labor Day bar promotions – like a Grill n’ Games event – can bring them to your place instead. 1) Clear the Beer!

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MBB Hospitality

JANUARY 30, 2024

These offers tap into the diner’s desire for unique experiences that are not always available, making each visit to the restaurant a novel event. Collaborations: Restaurant Partnerships and Events The culinary world thrives on innovation and connectivity, and restaurant collaborations stand as a testament to this synergy.

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Buzztime Business

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Build Winter Bar Promotions Around Can’t-Miss Events 1) Bartender Mini Demos For the best ROI, kick off best winter bar promotions and events that repeat on a weekly basis. JR’s Pub in Goose Creek, South Carolina ran an 8-week trivia digital live trivia event on Tuesdays and increased sales by 30%. 5) Bar Games Tournament Darts.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 27, 2021

Moreover, everyone has grown accustomed to interacting with each other digitally, via video chat, texting, social media, and yes, email. Profile a special dish. Have you updated your menu recently with a seasonal treat? Create a secret menu item. Promote a discount or special dish for a holiday.

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Buzztime Business

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

No worries, we’ve got you covered with a month’s worth of events, menu ideas, and offers (plus free graphics you can totally steal for social media or a holiday email campaign). As the name suggests, the focus is on donating to charities online or through social media. Procrastinated? It even has 4.5

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Restaurants with private dining spaces are great places to hold events and celebrate special occasions or work parties. Specific three or four-course menus are available for service in either of the private rooms. The restaurant is open daily for dinner and specializes in coastal classics like crab cakes and fried shrimp.

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ChowNow

DECEMBER 7, 2020

While the holiday season is typically the busiest for most restaurants, this year is quite different. Restaurant operators looking for a seasonal boost this year need to lean on holiday marketing ideas for takeout and delivery instead. . Refresh your menu with seasonal specials.

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Open for Business

APRIL 3, 2023

Social media A savvy social media presence can be a super effective way to market a restaurant. Restaurant owners can run their own social media or hire a staffer, freelancer, or restaurant marketing agency to handle social. Even the way you display prices on your menu can affect what guests order.

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Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 25, 2024

By the mid-20th century, subscription magazines started printing recipe cards on heavy stock, and women began sharing and trading recipes as a form of social record-keeping, preserving the traditions of making and enjoying beloved recipes. For menu development: Wanting to spice up your offerings?

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Indoor Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Instead, focusing on specials and promotions is best during slow periods to promote your takeout items. You can promote your offerings with a website, email newsletters, and social media. They can promote seasonal events and holidays like family-style takeout dinners for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

One other way you may need to manage inventory is with menu planning. Some restaurant managers work directly with the chef to plan menu item selection or daily specials. If this applies to you, you'll want to make sure that menu items are enticing, well-portioned, and profitable.

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Sling

JULY 4, 2021

Post it on every social media channel you can think of. Then, like the video you shot, display them on all your social media channels, on your website, and in your blog posts. Use that contact information to send out weekly specials to keep customers coming back. 4) Become A Master Of Social Media.

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Buzztime Business

AUGUST 22, 2023

Halloween costume discussions, football season, and school all begin so you start thinking it’s autumn, but everyone’s still sporting flip flops and tank tops. They’re free to use on your social media pages, in emails, anywhere. Let everyone taste this season’s fall beer releases – which also come out in mid-September.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Amplifying Experiences through Events Shopping centres are tapping into the power of events to create memorable experiences that keep visitors coming back. From themed art installations to live music concerts, these events provide an immersive and social experience that encourages repeat attendance.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Amplifying Experiences through Events Shopping centres are tapping into the power of events to create memorable experiences that keep visitors coming back. From themed art installations to live music concerts, these events provide an immersive and social experience that encourages repeat attendance.

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Buzztime Business

OCTOBER 2, 2023

He loves showing off what he’s wearing, where he’s traveling, and what he’s eating and drinking on social media. Unfortunately, it’s tough for her to find bars with a solid mocktail menu (mocktails are cocktails without the booze). Research has shown that you’ll boost sales by limiting each menu category to 7-10 items.

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Buzztime Business

DECEMBER 15, 2022

1) “Salt Bae” Bartender Battle Your bar deserves its own salt bae : a server or bartender who performs a trick so good, it’s gotta be shared on social media…ASAP. Then, host a weeknight event where bartenders debut their move. The crowd votes on their favorite (and shares all the action on social media).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

Whether it’s stringing colored lights at a backyard barbecue, lining a walkway with luminaries, or creating a relaxing, mood-setting playlist to set the tone, it’s those little touches that make guests feel special, welcomed, and cared for. Manage and market your menu with ease. One of the easiest ways of doing so?

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Bingage

JULY 21, 2022

And when it comes to the festival season, you can’t afford to be complacent. Your staff should know what special dishes are being offered and when they’ll be served (or else they might not show up) so that employees can plan accordingly. People usually dine out on special days to make the day special.

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Tableo

JULY 11, 2023

Create an enticing happy hour menu Provide a selection of drink specials Create a broad range of inexpensive drink options, such as specialty cocktails, craft beers, wines, and non-alcoholic drinks. Try out fresh, seasonal menu items to keep clients interested and persuade them to try new drinks.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

From budgeting and licensing to crafting the perfect menu, here’s everything you need to know about how to open a restaurant. Market research Before you even think about the menu or location, you need to understand the guests who will walk through your doors. Creating the menu Your menu is the restaurant’s calling card.

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Buzztime Business

MAY 3, 2023

To celebrate her special day, the average person will shell out a record $270 this year according to the National Retail Federation. Bring in a DJ and create mom-only drink specials. But these trendy, menu-based Mother’s Day promotions are the way to her heart. Focus on in-season, local fare. Need help going local?

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Open for Business

APRIL 27, 2023

But when it’s done well, email marketing can be as effective as other digital marketing channels like social media and search engine optimization (SEO). Unlike social media, email is a direct link between you and your guests. Add your email signup link to your social media pages to get even more people on your list.

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Harbor Touch

JULY 21, 2023

For one, DOOH ads can be updated in real-time, allowing restaurants to promote specials, events, and other time-sensitive information. They are also ideal for promoting limited-time offers, such as seasonal menu items or special promotions. DOOH advertising offers several advantages over traditional OOH ads.

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Restaurant Engine

JULY 12, 2023

3: Add a Special Menu Item You can do this on a seasonal basis, so you are always rotating out your special, highlighted menu item. This could be an anything goes day or week when your diners can ask for something special, and you’ll make it. For example, offer S’mores in the summer.

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