Open for Business

APRIL 3, 2023

It can also include: Online reviews Social media posts Influencer partnerships Referral programs Supercharge your marketing strategy It’s time to put the 4 Ps of marketing for restaurants into action. Even the way you display prices on your menu can affect what guests order.

Marketing 78

Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

But despite these concerns, 46 percent of people noted they will eat out daily to several times a week in coming months and showed a growing loyalty to their favorite brands. 58 percent of consumers rate healthy options on menu as important, with families rating this the highest at 74 percent, followed by Millennials at 71 percent.

2022 209

2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 209

Restaurant Engine

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

You want to create a list of all the food trucks in your area along with the type of menu they offer and where they generally are located. Does anyone have a menu like yours? Bottom line – you want to know if there is demand for your particular menu, or if you can create demand because no one else is offering anything like it.

Food Truck 52

Food Truck Food License Website Management 52

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

We’ve studied what makes the 20% of restaurateurs successful and categorized them into essential categories, including optimizing your menu, providing unforgettable experiences, hosting events, and improving takeout. When done right, menu engineering can grow your sales by as much as 15% !

Social Media 195

Social Media Loyalty Program SEO Email Marketing 195

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

According to the data, consumers deleted restaurant apps if menu items were missing or if there was limited ability to customize orders. Missing menu items are a deal breaker. Gaps in menu choices and ability to customize disappoint consumers. Gaps in menu choices and ability to customize disappoint consumers.

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2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Social Media 144

Restaurant Clicks

JANUARY 17, 2020

Some restaurant owners worry that offering specials and promotions will hurt their bottom line, but when done correctly, a promotional deal can be extremely lucrative, bring new customers in, and build loyalty with those customers so that they come back. . Loyalty Programs. Menu Item Promotions. Loyalty Programs.

Loyalty Program 78

Loyalty Program Email Marketing Online Ordering Coupons 78

Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

From budgeting and licensing to crafting the perfect menu, here’s everything you need to know about how to open a restaurant. Market research Before you even think about the menu or location, you need to understand the guests who will walk through your doors. Creating the menu Your menu is the restaurant’s calling card.

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License Email Marketing Seasonal Menu Front of House 78

Bingage

JULY 18, 2020

Users who search for your restaurant may see an “Order Online” button (If you have a website), which they can tap to view a menu and start their order. Run offers & loyalty programs exclusively on social media. Go with Influencer Marketing (Highly Trending). More info is here. Sharing here – 5.

Delivery 98

Delivery Social Media Marketing Online Ordering 98

Bingage

JULY 18, 2020

Users who search for your restaurant may see an “Order Online” button (If you have a website), which they can tap to view a menu and start their order. Run offers & loyalty programs exclusively on social media. Go with Influencer Marketing (Highly Trending). What is Influencer marketing – .

Delivery 98

Delivery Marketing Social Media SEO 98

Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

QR code menus  - 1 in 5 customers say the option of accessing the menu on their phone through a QR code would make them more likely to choose one restaurant over another during the next few months 1. 79% of Baby boomers and 65% of Gen Xs are most likely to say they prefer to order directly through the restaurant for delivery.

2021 52

2021 Operations Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering 52

Indoor Media

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Post Tasty Photos to Instagram Many restaurants use Instagram to post daily specials, seasonal promotions, or holiday closures. From there, you can also use a few influencer hacks if you’re worried about getting the best lighting, angle, and photo quality. A few photos and a quip about the week’s menu will be plenty!

Advertising 78

Advertising Blog Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu 78

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the dismal March restaurant sales, security, loyalty, trends and teen consumer behaviors. The top factor influencing the choice to buy alcoholic drinks with take out/delivery relates to ease and safety. Emotional Connection and Loyalty.

2020 169

2020 Fast Casual Point of Sale Online Ordering 169

BNG Point of Sale

JULY 16, 2021

A high turnover rate means people come back often enough because they like your menu selection so there is less urgency associated with their visit which results in longer stay times for guests and increased spending per customer. These important business models are what profitable restaurants don’t take lightly.

Point of Sale 52

Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Cash Management Fine Dining 52

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Loyalty rewards for their restaurants and bars: Almost 1 in 3 (32 percent). “Hotel brands, especially those with locations in various cities around the world, have a unique opportunity to build loyalty with customers through their F&B offerings. ” Building Loyalty. The Local Influence.

Travel 92

Travel Food Hotels Loyalty Program 92

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

Eating and Drinking Place Summer Employment Forecast According to the National Restaurant Association’s annual Eating and Drinking Place Summer Employment Forecast, restaurant operators will add 525,000 jobs for the summer season. This is the first time on record that demand has reached this level two summers in a row.

Online Ordering 131

Online Ordering Ordering 2024 Hiring 131

iTab POS

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

There are several factors that influence the decisions of these over 50% restaurant owners, but the primary reason they stay away from a POS system is that they’re used to storing money or calculating purchases with a cash register and haven’t fully realized the potential benefits of a full-fledged POS system for their business.

Cash Management 40

Cash Management Mobile Ordering POS Point of Sale 40

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

COVID-19 brought a similar shift from paper to digital menus—but two thirds (65 percent) still prefer the former, and many of them are turned off by digital lists. “We think the best approach to reach the broadest audience is some sort of physical menu, supplemented by digital menu,” Hummel said.

2021 186

2021 Guest Recovery Online Ordering Point of Sale 186

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Over one-quarter of respondents (27 percent) believe that a company's social distancing policies are among the most important characteristics when choosing a local business, roughly equal with the appearance of the store (28 percent), and above familiarity (21 percent) and loyalty (19 percent). To access the full report, click here.

Loyalty Program 115

Loyalty Program Fast Casual Online Ordering Consumer Goods 115

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As mentioned before, this expands the need for loyalty programs, and also demands an agile technology stack that can go where customers are, as well as bring customers in. Loyalty will continue to get more personal and less transactional. Gamification will play a larger role in driving brand loyalty.

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2023 Loyalty Program Fast Casual Customer Experience 163

Touch Bistro

JULY 15, 2021

While you’re building your website, make sure you’re mindful of where you’re including key business information – your menu, contact information, hours, and location are some important places to start! Update Your Online Menu. Help customers find exactly what they’re looking for by updating your online restaurant menu.

Marketing 77

Marketing 2021 Email Marketing Social Media 77

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

Government data provides evidence that restaurants are raising menu prices to help offset higher labor costs. Dinova’s preferred business dining solution has delivered spend visibility, cost savings and an employee rewards program for companies since 2010. percent of 2019 sales by year-end. The State of Gift Cards.

2021 178

2021 Guest Recovery 2019 Loyalty Program 178

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Among the highlights: Online Ordering sales of pizza (+9 percent), burgers (+10 percent), and fried chicken (+5 percent) were up from last year, but the largest trend in online ordering was sandwiches and wraps as guests give up on slapping bread together at home and restaurants pivot to menu items that travel well.

2020 125

2020 Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Merchandise 125

MBB Hospitality

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

These narratives build customer loyalty and can be the defining factor that keeps your tables filled. Whether it’s a ‘Chef’s Special’ night, a community event, or a seasonal menu, promotions should offer a new experience that intrigues and delights your patrons.

Loyalty Program 52

Loyalty Program Customer Service Customer Experience Social Media 52

Gourmet Marketing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Establish a loyalty program to offer your customers rewards. A loyalty program is a fantastic way to get your customers to come back again and again. There are a number of ways to approach a loyalty program and how it works will ultimately depend on your personal preferences. In-restaurant ideas.

Marketing 61

Marketing 2021 Social Media Website Management 61

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

. “Hospitality operators should be prepared to meet this demand — both from an operational and technological standpoint — to keep guests safe and provide the types of hospitality experiences that will foster long-term loyalty with customers. ” Optimism Is Returning. Spending habits are positiv e.

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2021 Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 183

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Chowly entered into a partnership with Grubhub to bring independent restaurants a frictionless menu management and order fulfillment solution, helping restaurant owners more easily leverage Grubhub’s marketplace to drive more orders online. Chowly Teams with Grubhub. The experience features: ?

Online Ordering 131

Online Ordering Customer Service Seasonal Menu Food Order 131

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

And while they have little choice but to embrace third-party delivery services, doing so puts another brand in control of their customer and risks eroding customer loyalty. With this in-house request comes the need for Open Tabs, QR codes to scan for menu access and delivery options, for say a hotel or resort.

2021 179

2021 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Mobile Ordering 179

BNG Point of Sale

AUGUST 27, 2021

Barbecue menu items, such as pulled pork, brisket, and ribs, have been trending in restaurants. Many factors might influence real earnings, and seasonal variations in demand could have a significant impact on such a restaurant business. . Build a loyalty or reward system . BBQ Restaurant Profit Margin .

Point of Sale 52

Point of Sale Loyalty Program Merchandise Customer Service 52

Indoor Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

What can you do to influence those people the most when they’re considering where to dine out? Using your own custom-printed receipts makes it easier to advertise customer surveys, seasonal menu items, your website, and more. A unique menu and stellar service is just the start. Learn more. Social Media for Restaurants.

Advertising 78

Advertising Coupons Email Marketing Social Media 78

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

“Team member tenure at White Castle is unprecedented in our industry, and that loyalty absolutely goes both ways.” In early September, the business announced a month-long program to thank its own team members who opt for the vaccine: $100,000 in cash prizes. Nathan's Famous in France. Nathan’s Famous, Inc.

Franchise 164

Franchise Franchising Customer Experience Fast Casual 164

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

” Throughout 2020, the culinary team at Walk-On’s will feature select burgers from the menu as the “Game On Burger.” SOBEWFF® also provides our students, many of whom come from low-income families, financial relief and motivation toward a timely graduation through its scholarship program. Donal Neilan.

Back of House 111

Back of House Hotels Leadership Design 111

Single Platform

DECEMBER 21, 2018

I definitely think the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean influences will continue to gain prominence throughout grocery and restaurant concepts, so stay tuned! People will feel more loyalty toward those brands whose values align with theirs and in turn will be inspired to purchase more often from them. Purposeful Purchases. In Closing.

2019 36

2019 Online Ordering Food Order Loyalty Program 36

Single Platform

DECEMBER 21, 2018

I definitely think the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean influences will continue to gain prominence throughout grocery and restaurant concepts, so stay tuned! People will feel more loyalty toward those brands whose values align with theirs and in turn will be inspired to purchase more often from them. Purposeful Purchases. In Closing.

2019 28

2019 Online Ordering Food Order Loyalty Program 28

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

Some businesses have had a harder time adapting their business models, including French restaurants (-62 percent in seasonally adjusted consumer interest relative to other similar types of businesses), tapas & small plates (-57 percent) and hot pot (-53 percent). Deciding where to eat has changed. In the U.S.

2020 156

2020 Fast Casual Food Safety Guest Recovery 156

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. Even cost of sales may go down as the ghost kitchen typically has a smaller, more manageable menu. Plant-based Menu Items. Jim Collins, CEO at Kitchen United.

2020 133

2020 Kitchen Safety Consumer Goods Point of Sale 133

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Share menu updates from your ordering system. Constantly maintain a positive customer relationship with your subscribers by putting capture forms at the best stage of their subscription journey, like in the online menu, online comment card forms, etc. You then enter those who sign ups onto your new-menu-items email list segment.

Email Marketing 195

Email Marketing Marketing Seasonal Menu Coupons 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

Citing the immediate spike in demand for meal delivery services since the pandemic started, The Local Culinary’s new low-risk, low-cost, easy-to-implement program has been in development for the past two months. The new franchise program is now available nationwide. The ability to create weekly, seasonal and special order lists.

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Franchise Franchising Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety 140