Touch Bistro

JULY 26, 2021

People are getting together with family and friends and want to enjoy the last hurrah of summer with great food (and great offers). 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. Of course, we want the former for you.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 1, 2021

You’ll work with the staff to develop a custom menu and wine pairing. Don’t let the name fool you; the menu is quite accommodating for large groups. Their private dining options can accommodate anywhere from two to 40 people, with a wide range of menu options and a dedicated coordinator. Landry’s Seafood House.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Oftentimes these properties boast a few a ’la carte restaurants, room service, special property events, banquets, weddings, buffets, and three meals a day in at least one of their outlets. As an example – garde manger really only exists in these types of properties where cold food can rule the day with banquets and special events.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

Wow visuals on the plate and in the dining room, wow views from every seat, wow service, and of course – wow flavors on the plate. We may complain about the guest who is taking loads of pictures of their food and posting them on Instagram, but deep inside we get a bit of a rush when it happens.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

The short answer is offering enticing 4th of July specials. The right 4th of July specials will drive traffic to your restaurant, helping you take advantage of one of the biggest celebrations of the year. Planning 4th of July Specials for Your Restaurant. 4th of July Restaurant Specials and Promotion Ideas for 2021.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

I have been impressed and disappointed in many from those exclusive fine dining establishments with food that should be admired for its beauty to greasy spoons with the best burgers you will ever find. They are all part of my passion for the preparation and service of food. So, what is this higher calling?

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Group dining is easily accommodated by private rooms in Indianapolis restaurants, making the city a great location to celebrate special occasions. Mesh is a popular locale with outdoor space, and the restaurant serves modern American cuisine with various happy hour specials. Beholder offers specialized menus for private dining events.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

It remains difficult to fully staff a restaurant ; making food trucks can be the most logical concept to open in the current economy. Large cities like Portland, Los Angeles, and Austin are best known for their food trucks, but cities of all sizes are seeing more of these concepts pop up. 33 Food Truck Ideas. La cevicheria.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2023

The partnership resulted in a 116-seat signature restaurant directly inspired by the chef’s menu. Why is design so crucial for creating the right look and atmosphere to complement a menu? We need to understand the food, the style, the vision, and the technical requirements.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Your Response Menu. Today’s Pandemic Special. According to a local NBC affiliate, a group of tourists were filmed attacking a Carmine’s hostess after she allegedly informed the group COVID-19 vaccine cards were required for any indoor seating. Food for Thought.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2019

"Restaurant revenue management is defined as selling the right seat to the right customer at the right price and for the right dura­tion."— From there, you can make vital decisions about price, service capacity, table turnover, and your menu to boost revenue and profits. Engineer your menu for sales and profits. The result?

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Create a Menu. Do they serve just coffee or small foods as well? Do they have indoor seating or are they takeout-only? This includes but is not limited to your equipment, permits, menu, and marketing. Seating capacity. Expected menu prices. Coffee shop with seating: $80,000 to $300,000.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

We’ve also included some links to our partners who are offering special discounts and trials to evolve your restaurant with the best tech in the industry. Winterize Your Patio Seating ?? Our traffic-heavy streets are now home to ad-hoc patio seating. We like to think of it as a roadmap to success in 2021 and beyond.

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7 Shifts

JULY 22, 2022

It’s also important to note that using outdoor space and adding more seating to your restaurant can increase your revenue by 30%. Special Events. During the summer, with new staff, special events, food and drink specials, vacation requests, and more, keeping the staff informed is a must! Staffing for summer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Due to many factors including inflation and supply chain challenges, restaurant owners and operators have been faced with tough choice about raising menu prices. As food prices rise, restaurants should try to stay within their target ratio for food cost to gross food revenue in order to maintain target profits.

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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. The fact is that running a successful restaurant is more than just offering good food and good service. Create a Conversation Trigger.

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Squirrel Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

For many, dining at restaurants in the summer has a special charm, as one of the only times in a year we get to dine outdoors. With tablets, servers get to spend more time with guests at the table, giving them the chance to better explain the menu. How can Mobile POS technology impact patio dining business at your restaurant?

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7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

Food cost percentage. Ideal menu price. To put it simply, your cost of goods sold is how much it costs you to produce a menu item. As you add together all of your menu items, you can determine the total cost of everything (to you) that you sell to your guests. Food Cost Percentage. What is food cost percentage?

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The culture, entertainment, and of course, food, drive people to New York in hordes. Maybe you’re a foodie-tourist who wants to try one restaurant in every genre of food the city has to offer (it has everything). I ventured all across NYC to taste-test all of the Greek food I could find. Best Greek Restaurants NYC.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2021

You may serve the best food on the block, but if your restaurant doesn't match its dishes with plausible customer service, your customers may never come back. Try to be as prompt as possible when it comes to seating, and provide your guests with accurate estimated seating times. List all daily specials and offers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

In the race to become one of the more popular restaurants in your area it takes more than serving good food and pouring outstanding cocktails. Restaurant owners want their patrons to enjoy the food, cocktails, and service the space provides. Work with the interior designer when creating your menu. Eliminate Distractions.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Today, NYC rivals Los Angeles in terms of sheer Mexican food diversity. My recommendations for Mexican food in NYC cover a wide range of eateries, from local spots where you can grab a quick bite to sophisticated and contemporary restaurants perfect for a night out on the town. Tacos El Bronco keeps the menu appealingly simple.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2022

Think cost-efficient signage options like easy-care acrylic sign holders or DIY signage such as acrylic sheets with removable – hence changeable for specials – chalk markers. Or consider switching to higher seat backs to create more defined space between tables. Walk-up Windows. Room for Technology.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 8, 2023

It’s important to understand the dynamics of both fast food and fast casual restaurants, whether you’re considering opening a franchise, starting your food business from scratch, or simply trying to decide what kind of restaurant to eat at while on the go. What Are Fast Food Restaurants? What Are Fast Casual Restaurants?

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Front-of-house employees can review notes and details for every table, including any special events that are happening or guest requests. Take advantage of the software’s assignment recommendations to maximize seats. Guests can scan a square to check out the menu, which can buy a server more time in the middle of a busy shift.

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Notch

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

That means more bums in seats, more sales and more profit. Happy hour Happy hour specials are a classic restaurant promotion designed to bring in the after-work crowd. But does running these specials actually result in an upsell? Two-for-one specials Buy-one-get-one specials are common when it comes to late night infomercials.

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Restaurant Clicks

APRIL 6, 2021

Philadelphia’s restaurant scene is a melting pot, and while the city is beginning to discover new cultural cuisines previously unknown to the East Coast, one type of traditional fare is not going anywhere: Italian food. Made with love, Italian food is the ultimate comfort food. But don’t sleep on the rest of the menu.

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Restaurant Clicks

JULY 21, 2021

With a casual overall vibe and rustic decor, guests can dress comfortably while enjoying top-notch food. Some of their most highly rated menu items include their hanger steak, chicken under a brick, jambalaya, and bread pudding for dessert. Mazadar Kabob is the place to go for comfort foods and exotic flavors in Fairfax.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2022

To keep up with the rush, you may want to add extra seating outside or split apart tables when possible. To ensure that takeout feels just as special as the alternative, allow customers to place orders in advance, so they don’t have to worry about waiting too long to pick up the day of. Choose a Minimal Menu for the Day.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2022

David Portalatin, NPD Food Industry Advisor and author of Eating Patterns in America, said there are three ways consumers are responding higher menu prices: they trade down to lower-priced items; cut back on the number of items ordered; or reduce restaurant visits altogether. Increase in specials and promos. ”

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The menu cannot be driven by the chef’s desires, or the operator’s determined concept without a strong partnership with wholesalers. This meant doing whatever they could to boost a restaurants business savvy, go the extra mile to make sure the chef had what he or she needed in a timely manner, or guiding the chef through the next menu change.

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EATER

MAY 8, 2023

You’d miss out on some truly compelling food experiences only a short drive or train ride away. You could go for the lunchtime three- or five-course tasting menus (offered Friday through Sunday), but for the most special experience, book dinner and a night in one of the five, rustic-chic guest rooms located above the dining room.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

We all had contests for our staff where the goal is to sell the most specials/most wine/most desserts, etc. One of the fine dining operations that I consult with had a contest for selling the most chef specials, with the prize being that the chef would personally make the winner any item on the menu for dinner. Lesson Learned.

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Ken Burgin

AUGUST 6, 2023

You can subtly promote special services (eg a loyalty scheme), and what makes the venue unique or superior, such as sourcing local ingredients or hosting live music nights. Do you have outdoor seating available? Frequently Asked Questions about access and special services Do you offer takeaway or delivery services?

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Restaurant Clicks

APRIL 28, 2021

You can now head to certain movie theatres that serve alcohol and watch the big screen with different drinks and food. To help you find the closest movie theatre to you which offers alcohol and food, we have researched the best throughout America. Studio Movie Grill provides luxury seats that can be pre-reserved.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 4, 2021

So, if you’re thinking of hosting your next work holiday party or special occasion soon, check out my list of the 15 best restaurants for private dining in Charlotte! From indulgent fare to the unforgettable ambiance, The Capital Grille offers world-class food and wine from genuine hospitality. Best Private Dining in Charlotte.

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Notch

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

That means more bums in seats, more sales and more profit. Happy hour Happy hour specials are a classic restaurant promotion designed to bring in the after-work crowd. But does running these specials actually result in an upsell? Two-for-one specials Buy-one-get-one specials are common when it comes to late night infomercials.

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