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Resurrect Your Dead Times and Fill Seats with Marketing Innovations

Modern Restaurant Management

Dead times are a hit to your wallet as a business owner as empty seats represent wasted capital investment. Now, you can resurrect your dead times and build a new stream of revenue through innovative technology providing messaging that appeals directly to each consumer on a personal level.

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Inside a Chef-Designer Collab

Modern Restaurant Management

The partnership resulted in a 116-seat signature restaurant directly inspired by the chef’s menu. We believe in the importance of offering a holistic experience where menu, service, and environment complement each other seamlessly to deliver a special experience and create excitement and loyalty towards the venue.

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CHEFS – IS IT WORTH IT?

Culinary Cues

There is, in human nature, a desire to make a difference, to do something meaningful, or as Steve Jobs once said: “To make a dent in the universe.” Not everyone struggles with this need, but for those who are born with this deep-seated knowing desire – they understand that it is always present. BE SOMETHING SPECIAL, BE A CHEF.

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A Guide to the Role of a Restaurant Manager: Duties, Daily Routine, and Essential Skills

7 Shifts

Some restaurant managers work directly with the chef to plan menu item selection or daily specials. Marketing & advertising It's your job to ensure the restaurant's seats are full, especially if you're not part of a massive franchise that benefits from corporate advertising.

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The ultimate guide to restaurant technology for restaurant owners

Open for Business

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. Daily specials. This helps turn tables faster and seat guests more quickly from the waitlist.

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How to Choose the Best Restaurant Signs for Your Business

Modern Restaurant Management

After displaying the restaurant name and logo, there’s more work to do to incorporate smaller restaurant signs around the business to promote specials, new menus, hours, etc. A restaurant located in a cluttered area would be forced to innovate differently to gain visibility. Outdoor Restaurant Signs. Indoor Restaurant Signs.

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How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

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Do they have indoor seating or are they takeout-only? You could have the best coffee, tastiest treats, and the most innovative concept, but all of that can be easily compromised if your shop isn't in the right location. Seating capacity. Coffee shop with seating: $80,000 to $300,000. Know of any local coffee shops?

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