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

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A seating capacity goal (such as 100% of the allowed seating capacity) or a reservation booking goal A revenue goal—such as a volume number or percentage compared to pre-COVID A follower goal on social media from gaining new interest in your restaurant A return visit goal for diners who return to your restaurant after the grand opening 2.

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The 10 Best Bits of Advice We Heard on Season 1 of the Restaurant Growth Podcast

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You can go onto your camera app and press record, and record something that's less than 60 seconds of who you are, what you do, what you're doing for COVID-19 safety, why you're reopening, why you care about the community, why it's important that somebody comes and buys gift cards, whatever you're doing. But what can you do?

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COVID-19 Is an Opportunity to Differentiate Your Restaurant Brand

Modern Restaurant Management

While waiting for our table (which was on an outside patio setting fully following social distance rules), I noticed there was a distinct difference in how the two establishments were managing COVID-19. Restaurant owners and managers should be asking themselves: How do we use this challenge to enhance the customer experience?

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Unlock Customer Loyalty with Digital CX: Three Ways Restaurants Can Take Action

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Amid the chaos of mandatory lockdowns and wavering safety regulations, only the most adaptable were able to stay afloat. From meal kit delivery to ghost kitchens and more, restaurant owners put on their creative hats during this time period. In fact, nearly one in six restaurants closed their doors in some capacity last year.

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How to Reopen Your Restaurant Safely

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant owners and managers will continue to face challenges until a safe and effective vaccine for COVID-19 is developed and widely distributed. A playbook built around the customer experience can help you update policies and procedures to fit the new circumstances and train employees on new safety measures.

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Top 24 Restaurant Management Software Solutions for 2023

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Restaurant management software is a rapidly expanding niche of software development. Some of these apps are designed to solve specific problems, like shift scheduling or point of sale , while others boast all-in-one suites for every aspect of restaurant management.

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How to pass a food safety inspection

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Food safety inspections can be daunting, but are essential for maintaining high standards and guaranteeing the health and safety of restaurant customers. This article provides helpful tips and best practices to help you master food safety inspections.