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The (Near) Future of Hotel Travel Is here

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As safety measures like masks and distancing threaten to carry on for another year, hotels amp up the perks, packages, and amenities to court travelers The new Hotel June, located in the beachside Playa Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, was set to open last spring. An extra $3 scores a chef-made peanut butter dog biscuit.

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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. Also consider sending an Announcement to your team about the grand reopening, the menu, and what they can do to prepare. Set a budget ?? You can book online or give us a call.

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Restaurant Revenue Management: 3 Killer Strategies to Boost Sales

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"Restaurant revenue management is defined as selling the right seat to the right customer at the right price and for the right dura­tion."— From there, you can make vital decisions about price, service capacity, table turnover, and your menu to boost revenue and profits. Engineer your menu for sales and profits. The result?

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THE INTER-DEPENDANCE OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY RESTAURANTS

Culinary Cues

The stores were empty, and restaurant service staff were staring out windows from the vantage of unfilled seats. Convincing people to travel, no matter the distance, and spend hard earned money on a meal must involve the search for some level of memorable experience. These businesses can’t give up! There must be a solution!

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As Pandemic Lingers, Adding Good Communication to the Menu Can Reduce Customer Concerns

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Your Response Menu. Earned media are things like local news stories about the restaurant, mentions in trade or travel stories about your region, online reviews, word of mouth and even mentions of your business on other people’s social media pages. With COVID-19 continuing to be a consideration for consumers across the U.S.,

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How NYC Restaurants Can Thrive Through the Winter

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Winterize Your Patio Seating ?? Our traffic-heavy streets are now home to ad-hoc patio seating. Streamline your menu for profitability by offering your most popular items and food that travels well during winter like braises, curries, and kinds of pasta. Add drinks, if you don’t already have them. Post on social media!

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BEFORE THE DINING EXPERIENCE TRY THE KITCHEN EXPERIENCE

Culinary Cues

Wow visuals on the plate and in the dining room, wow views from every seat, wow service, and of course – wow flavors on the plate. Let them kick the tires and take the menu for a spin. The goal of every restaurant and every chef is to create memorable experiences for the guest. They can’t sell a product that they don’t know.