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

7 Shifts

They're people leaders, customer service providers, line cooks, inventory managers, occasional bartenders, public relations reps, number crunchers, and even marketers. It all starts with a great marketing plan. Your marketing plan is the cornerstone of your restaurant's success and business plan. Marketing Plan Template.

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Unlocking More Reservations with Budget-Friendly Email Marketing

The Rail

By Eric Tress, Contributor If you are looking for an excellent tool to increase your restaurant’s reservations, email marketing is an effective advertising tool you should consider. Many restaurants invest in marketing when they notice low bookings or in the run-up to a low season.

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How Restaurants Can Use Loyalty and Reservations to Grow the Brand

Squirrel Systems

Two such powerful tools are loyalty programs and reservation systems. Reservation Systems: Streamlining the Dining Experience An efficient reservation system is crucial for managing a restaurant’s flow and ensuring a smooth dining experience for customers.

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

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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. Having a specific goal will help you plan out your budget, labor needs, marketing strategy, messaging, and organization before the event. Set a budget ?? Plan your staffing ????? Advertise! ??

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5 Ways to Get Your Restaurant Summer Ready

SpotOn

Lean into marketing Summer brings a shift in consumer behavior and preferences. With the help of targeted summer-themed marketing campaigns that feature your restaurant’s summer menu, atmosphere, outdoor seating areas, seasonal events, hours, and/or location, you will be able to attract both loyal guests and new clients.

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Five Benefits of Outsourcing Your Restaurant’s Digital Marketing Efforts

Modern Restaurant Management

As a restaurant owner, digital marketing can be a daunting task that takes up valuable time, energy, and resources. Most simply do not have the time needed to research digital marketing strategies, let alone implement them. This often means marketing and advertising efforts are done on-the-fly or simply 86’d. A double win!

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Best Reservation Systems for Restaurants

Restaurant Clicks

With so many online reservation systems available on the market, it can be hard to select the platform that makes the most sense for your business. Restaurant reservation apps make it easy for customers to book tables, and they help staff keep track of reservations. . Best Restaurant Reservation Systems .