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THE INTER-DEPENDANCE OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY RESTAURANTS

Culinary Cues

The stores were empty, and restaurant service staff were staring out windows from the vantage of unfilled seats. An environment of excitement, intrigue, service, hospitality, and memorable experiences is required. Is it safety, parking, navigating a store or restaurant menu, pricing, speed of service, or lines?

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5 Ways to Get Your Restaurant Summer Ready

SpotOn

As the summer season approaches, bringing with it longer days and warmer weather, restaurants have a golden opportunity to welcome waves of customers looking for memorable dining experiences.  Think about adding thematic decor, comfortable seating, and even outdoor entertainment to craft an unforgettable dining experience.

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Growing a Restaurant Strategically – The Keys Are Alignment, Timing and Control

Modern Restaurant Management

Research New Offerings Rigorously Before Adding The question of whether, when and how aggressively to add new menu items, expand hours/days, launch catering options or open another location has substantial implications for restaurateurs. He advises asking questions like: What attracts you to the dining/cuisine hospitality space specifically?

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The Top 25 Restaurant Management Apps for Owners and Operators

7 Shifts

OpenTable seats around 1.6 OpenTable offers unique back-end benefits to restaurants, too, providing a customer management system, seating optimization tools, and monetizable experiences restaurants can use to grow their reach, turn guests into regulars, and reduce chaotic peaks and valleys. Menu items might not be available.

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The Top 25 Restaurant Management Apps for Owners and Operators

7 Shifts

OpenTable seats around 1.6 OpenTable offers unique back-end benefits to restaurants, too, providing a customer management system, seating optimization tools, and monetizable experiences restaurants can use to grow their reach, turn guests into regulars, and reduce chaotic peaks and valleys. Menu items might not be available.

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Designing a Next-Gen Teaching Facility

Modern Restaurant Management

Designed by The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry, the facility provides real-world experience for the next generation of chefs and hospitality leaders. Art featured throughout the facility pays homage to the University and the fresh ingredients used daily in the 1856 kitchen – four kaleidoscope art pieces for each season of the year.

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3 Ways Restaurant Mobile POS Systems Keep Patio Operations Profitable

Squirrel Systems

Summer time = Patio time We all eagerly plan for and anticipate the summer season, as the promise of warmer weather usually means we get to be outdoors longer and enjoy more sunlight. With tablets, servers get to spend more time with guests at the table, giving them the chance to better explain the menu.

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