Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

The of-the-moment menu updates are part of sweeping rebrands at the two chains under owner Ascent Hospitality Management. They specialize in breakfast staples, homestyle favorites and homey atmospheres—Perkins largely in the Midwest and East Coast and Huddle House in the South. It also sports the chain’s new name and logo.

Fast Casual 182

Fast Casual Front of House Back of House Leadership 182

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 10, 2024

Among the reasons restaurants fail (poor location, inadequate marketing, lack of staff and inventory control, uninspired menu, unreasonable pricing), customer theft is rarely on the radar. A note in the menu noting that guests will be charged would go a long way toward discouraging sticky fingers. Ask your server how to purchase them.”

Back of House 493

Back of House Fine Dining Take-out Social Media 493

7 Shifts

JANUARY 20, 2023

There are a few things restaurants can do to get ready for the Super Bowl: Stock up on supplies: Make sure you have enough food, drinks, and utensils to accommodate the increase in customers.Think of what's most likely to sell out first: finger foods, wings, pizza, kegs, napkins, special items, etc. Offer discounts and specials.

Specials 195

Specials 2023 Social Media Email Marketing 195

ChowNow

JANUARY 27, 2021

Profile a special dish. Have you updated your menu recently with a seasonal treat? Feature a mouthwatering photo in your email, describe what makes the dish special, and tell your guests how to order it. Create a secret menu item. Promote a discount or special dish for a holiday. Tell your guests about it!

Email Marketing 370

Email Marketing Marketing Online Ordering Front of House 370

Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Oftentimes these properties boast a few a ’la carte restaurants, room service, special property events, banquets, weddings, buffets, and three meals a day in at least one of their outlets. As an example – garde manger really only exists in these types of properties where cold food can rule the day with banquets and special events.

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Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 505

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Look at their pricing, menu offerings, branding, and customer reviews. Adapting to changing consumer behaviors: If diners are increasingly looking for healthier options or prioritizing convenience through delivery, adjusting your marketing and menu offerings can keep you ahead of the curve.

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2025 Marketing Email Marketing Operations 195

Squirrel Systems

JUNE 2, 2025

Use your POS data to track which menu items are trending each weekand which ones are lagging. Engineer a Seasonal Menu Thats Patio-Ready Seasonal menu design isnt just about flavorits about speed and efficiency. Manage Inventory for Heat-Driven Demand Hot weather brings shifting customer preferences.

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Seasonal Menu Outdoor POS Social Media 104

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Tell your supplier your price points and the necessary ingredients for anything you’d like to put on the menu. You don’t want to add something to your menu that’s going to lose you money, and chances are they will be willing to work with you. Test out new specials and combinations leading up to the big day.

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Menu Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Food Order 221

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The concept is centered around a 900-degree coal fired oven, and its streamlined menu offers “well-done” pizza, coal fired chicken wings, homemade meatballs, and a variety of handcrafted sandwiches and salads. “Anthony’s represents a fantastic addition to the BurgerFi family. across Asia.

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Franchise Franchising Leadership Beverage 451

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 7, 2020

You also can turn toward sports-themed times of year by hosting game days or team-specific events. Take it up a notch and use your time and space to make guests a part of your menu ideation process. Take it up a notch and use your time and space to make guests a part of your menu ideation process. Encourage Interaction.

Social Media 301

Social Media Entertainment Events Sports 301

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 8, 2020

If your restaurant is counter service, have an email list signup sheet where your team can encourage them to sign up for the list to get updates about the business and first dibs at any special promos you may have in the pipeline. For your kitchen team, this could be a signature burger or sandwich special.

Front of House 370

Front of House Social Media Employee Relations Back of House 370

Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2022

There have been moments I treasure when the phone rings or a text appears asking for advice, recommendations, a recipe, or my thoughts on a new menu they are developing or a challenging employee they are not sure how to deal with. If you have worked together in a kitchen, there is a special understanding.

Employee Relations 447

Employee Relations Workshop Events Social Media 447

EATER

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Check out the scene at the new CPKC Stadium, the world’s first dedicated women’s sports stadium and one of the best places to eat in Kansas City People decked out in teal and red poured into the CPKC Stadium on a recent Saturday for a sold-out game. Corner Kick Nachos served in a special edition KC Current bowl.

Sports 261

Sports Food Seasonal Menu Recruiting 261

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2024

This included schools, sports teams, hospitals, corporate officers, wedding venues, and much more. In building these personal relationships, we introduced these key stakeholders to the brand, our team, and our menu, giving them the opportunity to learn more about how we can mutually support each other as community partners.

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Catering Coaching Communication Customer Service 277

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Participate in local events, such as festivals, quests, fundraisers, or sports tournaments. However, it can be successfully implemented in restaurants with a diverse menu. ” This will help you not just stand out among other establishments but take a special place in a customer’s mind.

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2024 Social Media Customer Experience Events 522

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

It’s a special present from the restaurant to see good happy hour deals available as long as I visit during their specified times. Whether you’re a Nashville local or a tourist in tow for a day or two, there’s a happy hour drink special waiting for you. Specializing in craft beer and excellent pub food, M.L. Butchertown Hall.

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Specials Online Ordering Bar Food Order 140

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

This document will outline your bar's concept, menu, marketing strategy, and financial projections. Choosing Your Concept & Bar Type Defining your concept Your concept is the main idea or theme and includes service style, cuisine, menu, and music. Creating a Bar Business Plan Want more clarity into your bar's concept?

Bar 370

Bar License Email Marketing Customer Service 370

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

As workplaces, sports and entertainment venues, schools, colleges and universities, and other places of business begin to resume operations, Aramark developed customized plans to create safe and hygienic dining experiences for everyone the company serves. . ” Menu Anywhere. Aramark Creates Safety Plans.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 442

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

. (“DRH”), one of the largest franchisees for Buffalo Wild Wings® ("BWW") with 64 sports bars across five states. ICV will combine the remaining DRH and JK&T Wings sports bars, which it acquired in October 2019, making the combined company the largest franchisee of BWW. Visit BuffaloWildWings.com.

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Franchise Franchising Customer Experience Customer Service 365

7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2024

Train your staff to use ingredients efficiently and plan your menu to minimize waste. Customers sit down, order from a menu, and are served by waitstaff. These establishments often have a diverse menu and focus on high-quality service and ambiance. Bars Bars mainly serve alcoholic beverages and offer a limited food menu.

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Food Truck Customer Service Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program 397

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The brand’s commitment to each guest service experience is the focal point of upcoming menu innovation, value-based choices, and a portfolio of new organic food and beverage educational content. “The Juicey Awards are about honoring our passionate store owners. .” Biscuit Belly Signs First Multi-Unit Deals.

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Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Loyalty Program 475

Culinary Cues

MAY 27, 2023

Dedicate the effort to make it special, make the time to allow everyone to sit down TOGETHER and break bread, talk, relax, and laugh together (front and back of the house). In restaurants, you may not find the time for structured sporting teams, but you can plan an occasional “team day” outside of work.

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Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 418

SpotOn

MARCH 21, 2025

Menu pricing is a delicate dance. Just when you've found the ideal menu item price, the cost of eggs skyrockets and you're back to square one. To make up for these prime costs, most restaurants add a "markup" to their menu prices. In which case, consider the gross profit margin menu pricing strategy.

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Pricing Menu Point of Sale Seasonal Menu 52

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Located on the Rio Grande, right next to the US-Mexico border, the city’s blend of Mexican and American culture has resulted in thriving arts, sports, and restaurant scenes. You’ll work with the staff to develop a custom menu and wine pairing. The menu includes contemporary cuisine focusing on chicken, seafood, and veggies.

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Dine-in Specials Back of House Book 130

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

PopPay follows the national roll-out of PopEntry+, the combined facial recognition and thermal temperature screening device now in use in private and government offices, factories, restaurants, assistant living facilities, sports venues and on college campuses. US Foods Ghost Kitchens. US Foods Holding Corp. at The French Pastry School.

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Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 516

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

TEAM ENVIRONMENT Depending on others and they on you, picking up the slack when others falter, communicating with those who share a mission, working off each other like musicians in a band, and winning or losing as a unit makes for a truly dynamic environment like professional sport teams. They combine to create the “game” of cooking.

Employee Relations 449

Employee Relations Fine Dining Training Communication 449

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

lines of business (Business Dining, Education, Healthcare Hospitality, Leisure, and Sports & Entertainment) beat the kitchen heat in sector championships to earn their spot in the national competition. . Competitors have 30 minutes to create a menu, 4 hours for allotted cooking/service time, and 30 minutes for clean-up.

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Delivery Reservations Customer Experience Retail 323

Restaurant Clicks

APRIL 22, 2021

Philadelphians are as passionate about their sports as they are about almost anything else, especially those Eagles! The truth is, though, tickets to sporting events can be costly and require a lot of advance planning to attend. Philadelphia has an elite sports bar scene, giving you the best of both worlds. Well, you can!

Sports 78

Sports Bar Website Management Online Ordering 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

To showcase bold new flavors, On The Border has elevated its menu, and the innovative new dishes will be available for guests visiting North Point. “This year continues to be the ‘Year of the Guest,’ where they are the focal point to everything we do, from menu innovation to technology to podcast content,” Eckles said.

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Franchise Franchising Sustainability Fast Casual 434

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Eight months after the acquisition by Capriotti’s, Wing Zone is rolling out a brand refresh which features technology upgrades, a revamped menu, an energized restaurant design and experience, a new logo and other assets designed to further position the brand as one of the undisputed leaders in the chicken wing category. Real Food at BK.

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Franchise Franchising Food Fast Casual 472

Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2020

You remember as a cook – the job that you did was never boring, filled with adrenaline, creative, and at its core – a dynamic team sport. We need to put loads of energy into bringing that back. This is what restaurants are all about and an industry without the energy that existed a short time ago will be shallow and certainly not the same.

Social Media 366

Social Media Entertainment Email Marketing Customer Experience 366

Future Food

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Less choice might be the obvious downside for customers but then focus can move to the quality of food being made and potentially deflect menu price increases. The operator can take advantage of the opportunity to reduce waste from too much stockholding and use less labour resources for a narrow menu. Small is beautiful.

Hospitality 78

Hospitality 2025 Food Back of House 78

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

" "As a small business owner these unprecedented times are very overwhelming," said Rick Fernandez, owner of 3N1 Sports Bar & Grill in San Diego. "Cox Optimized online menu build and marketing launch services, at no cost. "Cox Media has been very supportive to us during this difficult time. No hardware required.

Online Ordering 532

Online Ordering Back of House Small Business Customer Service 532

Lavu

MARCH 13, 2025

Break it down by factors like menu performance, time of day, location, and customer behavior. For example, if you notice a 30% drop in weekday visits during winter, you might consider launching weekday specials to boost traffic. Menu item popularity : Track how preferences change throughout the year.

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POS Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Inventory 78

EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Ski season: Winter sports run late here, usually beginning around mid-November and petering out in early May, with the busiest times falling the week between Christmas and New Year’s, the January long weekend with Martin Luther King Jr. It returns with house-made charcuterie, traditional tapas, and menu of gin and tonics.

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Seasonal Menu Hotels Tourism Back of House 241

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Get ahead of the game– literally – by driving preorders for takeout ahead of big sports events. Then, post early and often on your social media to send customers directly to your commission-free online menu. . Play up the “FOMO” aspect by making it clear that these specials are limited and likely to sell out.

Social Media 195

Social Media Online Ordering Sports Inventory 195

7 Shifts

JULY 28, 2021

Maybe one of your servers just called in sick at the last minute, your shipment of inventory containing all the ingredients for tonight's dinner special never showed up or the plumbing is acting up again. Menu updates. After all, there are so many more pressing problems that need to be dealt with. A charity event.

Communication 430

Communication Management Management Front of House 430