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15 Must-Have Restaurant Marketing Tools in 2024

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Let’s be honest - you’re a restaurant operator, not a marketing expert. You got into this business because of your passion for food and hospitality. However, with so much software on the market today, how do you know what to use and where to start? Let’s go over each category.

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Boosting Profits One Sip at a Time: The Power of Specialty Beverages

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Rethinking Beverages The typical drink upsell—soft drinks and coffee or tea—has decreased over the past few years as customers increasingly eat restaurant food at home. In its place, we’ve seen an explosion of specialty beverages that serve as enticing add–ons or stand-alone orders. What’s on the Menu?

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What Does 86 Mean? Definition, History and More

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If you're standing in line waiting to order the special of the night, the seasonal Panzanella Salad, you don't want to hear “86 the special”. At some point when you were dining in a restaurant, you may have heard the BOH staff shout “86” and the name of a menu item to the waiters. How to stop 86ing menu items.

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Transforming Customer Experiences: Four Ways to Embrace Innovation in the Restaurant Industry

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In order to achieve long-term success and build essential brand credibility, restaurants must cultivate meaningful experiences and relationships to help drive growth and expansion. So how do you thrive in a customer-driven competitive market? According to research, the majority of customers are interested in ordering seasonal items.

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How to write a restaurant marketing plan that puts butts in seats [Ideas and Strategies]

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They're people leaders, customer service providers, line cooks, inventory managers, occasional bartenders, public relations reps, number crunchers, and even marketers. It all starts with a great marketing plan. Your marketing plan is the cornerstone of your restaurant's success and business plan. Marketing Plan Template.

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The Rise of Global Fusion on QSR Menus

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There is an opportunity for QSRs to attract new customers by integrating bold, exotic flavors and ethnic cuisines into LTOs and menus. Eighty three percent of Gen Z is excited for new food and beverage trends with 25 percent expecting to dine out more this year, according to a recent Datassential report.

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Five Ways to Enhance and Improve the Takeout and Delivery Customer Experience

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Today, the global food delivery app industry is predicted to reach $320 billion by 2029 — up from $140 billion in 2022. As such, implementing a robust food delivery and takeout service has become critical for restaurants’ longevity and success. Manages orders at peak hours so the kitchen isn’t overwhelmed.