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How to write a restaurant marketing plan that puts butts in seats [Ideas and Strategies]

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Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. And the big restaurant brands are only getting bigger , making it even harder to stand out. You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you. Table of Contents.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. For example, there will be fewer human interactions when ordering takeaways during busy lunch hours, quick customer seating, or bill payments.

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The State of New York Restaurants in 2020

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Never before has our local market experienced such a massive disruption to the restaurant industry as we are experiencing with the Coronavirus pandemic. Every restaurant has been forced to adapt their operations in order to survive and ultimately grow for the future. What support is available for New York restaurants 1.

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MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Second Course

Modern Restaurant Management

Because our COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants was getting a bit on the long side, here's a second helping. So, we are focusing our efforts on helping restaurants survive the shutdown now and prepare to recover when they can re-open. What restaurants need right now is sound advice.”

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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? See why 500,000+ restaurant pros choose 7shifts for scheduling and team management. Seating capacity. Recommended Reading: 15 Restaurant Metrics to Know and How To Use Them. Coffee shop with seating: $80,000 to $300,000. Know of any local coffee shops?

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. Delivery and take-out will continue to be the most popular way consumers will get their restaurant meals in a COVID and post-COVID world. Here are their responses. To read part one, click here.

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How to Open a Bar – 6 Expert Tips to Starting Your Own Bar

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Additionally, each state, county, and city has different laws and regulations regarding alcohol sales. On the contrary, if the area already has restaurants and cafes, it’s an excellent opportunity to open a bar since you won’t have too much competition. Of course, planning your business venture is a huge and complex task.

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