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Gen Z Wants More Than Good Food — Here’s How to Keep Them Coming Back

Modern Restaurant Management

This generation prioritizes social responsibility over traditional brand loyalty and gravitates toward integrity, sustainability, and values-driven experiences. Build a Positive Social Media Presence Although authenticity may seem contrary to the curated nature of social media, we have discovered that the two can seamlessly coexist.

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From Fumbling to Flourishing: Fixing Common Restaurant Marketing Errors

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It can also optimize operations by forecasting busy times, adjusting staffing levels, and managing inventory, making everything run more smoothly and cutting down on waste. Guests also want an experience, not just a meal, so messages that promote unique dining events, themed nights, or a fun atmosphere can create excitement.

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Building Resilient and Less-Stress Restaurant Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

Effective, sustainable SOPs focus on minimizing waste and maximizing productivity. Develop weekly schedules that account for staffing, inventory, and major events. Ask a team member to post social media updates or answer customer inquiries online.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

Modern Restaurant Management

This zero waste cooking technique will also allow chefs and bartenders to creatively repurpose leftover produce and give it new life. Check out some of the insights driven by the social response below: Gen Z says ranch is overrated, but there’s a catch.

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5 Practical Steps To Building A Restaurant Marketing Budget

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Many operators worry about wasting money on the wrong strategies or not seeing a return on investment, making it tempting to avoid marketing altogether. Spending without a plan wastes money without a strategy, marketing dollars can just disappear with zero results to speak of. Do you want to drive more online orders?

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26 Proven Ways to Market Your Restaurant Online and Increase Bookings

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To do so, you must have an optimized website and engaging social media profiles. Collaborate with nearby businesses for events or promotions, and ask them to include a link to your website on their site. Use it to share updates, special events, or new menu items. It's an active marketing tool.

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How to Increase Restaurant Sales: 15 Strategies That Drive Revenue

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Train your restaurant staff to mention LTOs to in-house guests, promote them across your social media channels, and feature them in your online ordering system so guests see the promo with enough time to plan and react. Trimming underperformers not only reduces food waste; it also improves consistency and speed.