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How to Plan Your Restaurant's Grand Re-Opening Event

7 Shifts

Set a goal for your restaurant’s grand opening—whether it’s seating capacity, an order volume, or revenue for your first day back in business. Adjust floor plans to fit local seating capacity and social distancing regulations Demarcate floor with markers for any areas where a line up may occur (restrooms, pick up areas, etc.)

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Understanding and Using ‘Influence Patterns’ with Restaurant & Cafe Customers

Ken Burgin

They ‘influenced’ you in a way that caused you to act differently to what you thought was ‘rational’. As a business person, your ability to influence the actions and beliefs of others is of crucial importance. It is impossible not to influence others. So when we discuss the issue of influence, we need not ask the question.

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CHEFS – WHAT DOES YOUR MENU REPRESENT?

Culinary Cues

These aspects include: décor, skill level of staff, style of service, pricing, profit, type of vendors selected, kitchen layout, equipment selection, marketing and advertising, pay scales, dining room seating, type of china, glassware and flatware, even the location and color scheme for the exterior of the restaurant.

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Microclimates in Dining: Tailoring Spaces for Every Generation

Modern Restaurant Management

Incorporating details such as culturally sensitive design, sustainable materials, technology, and flexible seating arrangements can appeal to Gen-Z's preference for immersive and socially responsible dining experiences.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Investors generally push hard for influence or even majority board seats directing strategy and operations. Carefully structured arrangements allow just enough funding support for key near-term moves while restricting external influence from reshaping the restaurant’s core vision long-term.

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2022 Restaurant Design Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

When using biophilic design it is important to use natural tones for tables, bar fronts and seating to replicate tones found in nature. If your restaurant has a garden theme, consider creating aroma infused drinks that have a heavy floral influence. Work with the interior designer when creating your menu.

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How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

7 Shifts

Do they have indoor seating or are they takeout-only? Seating capacity. Coffee shop with seating: $80,000 to $300,000. Coffee shop with both seating and a drive-thru: $80,000 to $300,000. Are there high-top, bar-style tables, regular seating, or a mix of both? But, don't limit your research to just that!

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