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15 Must-Have Restaurant Marketing Tools in 2024

7 Shifts

You got into this business because of your passion for food and hospitality. But the revenue restaurants get from digital channels like their mobile apps and websites surpasses the 32% of revenue they generate onsite and 26% over the phone. Let’s be honest - you’re a restaurant operator, not a marketing expert.

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Seven Traits of Successful Restaurant Owners and Managers

7 Shifts

They have a passion for food, an adventurous spirit, a strong work ethic, and the ability to teach and lead. A successful business plan covers everything from the food you’ll serve to how your restaurant will look and how you want your customers to feel. Successful restaurant owners have many traits in common.

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Food Delivery Ideas: How to Deliver Food While Maximizing Your Restaurant’s

7 Shifts

We’ll show you how to deliver food and offer takeout while maximizing profits. Keep reading to get answers to questions like: How do you manage staff to boost off-site dining revenue? Are there any tips for food delivery and takeout inventory management? How do you market food delivery and takeout?

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How to Master Google Restaurant Reviews

ChowNow

Since 98% of consumers read reviews to help inform their decisions , it’s crucial for restaurants to encourage satisfied customers to provide feedback and manage their online reputation effectively. Now, let’s walk through how your team should manage these reviews.

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Top 24 Restaurant Management Software Solutions for 2023

Sling

Restaurant management software is a rapidly expanding niche of software development. Some of these apps are designed to solve specific problems, like shift scheduling or point of sale , while others boast all-in-one suites for every aspect of restaurant management. 9) Clover Another POS software solution serving restaurants is Clover.

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Exploring Restaurant Technology Trends in 2024

Goliath Consulting

Contactless Ordering and Payment Systems In the wake of the pandemic, contactless technologies have become indispensable, with solutions like SoundHound transforming how customers engage with restaurants. These intelligent systems streamline food preparation, optimize cooking processes, and even facilitate communication among kitchen staff.

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The Secrets to Successful Catering

Modern Restaurant Management

Devote a Section of Your Website to Catering I find that, usually, customers would rather interact with a well-designed and functional website than have to try to get someone on the phone to discuss catering. The website should allow them to enter the type of event they want catered, date, location and number of expected guests.

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