Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

It’s critical to provide a seamless eating experience, which includes simple payment choices and online reservations. Implement personalized suggestions, loyalty programs, and special incentives to make each diner feel appreciated and understood. Conduct market research to verify that your pricing corresponds to perceived value.

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Touch Bistro

JULY 26, 2021

We’re sharing ideas for Labor Day restaurant specials that will help you maximize profits and make your restaurant a Labor Day destination for years to come. In this article you’ll learn: How Labor Day can impact your restaurant How to plan Labor Day promotions 14 Labor Day restaurant specials to try this September. All hands on deck?

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 21, 2023

Food was only surpassed by the breadth of wine lists and depth of distilled beverages, high priced art on the walls, enormously expensive glassware, Italian bone china plates, and custom sterling flatware. The entire experience was elevated and so were prices.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Menu pricing is one of the most underestimated aspects of restaurant management. If your customers don’t think the prices on your menu are reasonable, how great your concept or your food is won’t matter much. This is where the concept of dynamic pricing comes in to help restaurants! What Is Dynamic Menu Pricing?

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Social Hospitality

MARCH 27, 2020

It’s also wise to implement a strong reservation abandonment strategy that allows you to recover most of the direct bookings. . This is one way to promote perks and encourage future reservations. . Offer them a special deal for a later time. Consider Your Employees. Focus on the Upsell.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 1, 2021

While they don’t offer private rooms in the restaurant, reservations are available, and the hotel itself can also host large events. While the open design doesn’t have any 100% private rooms, you can reserve multiple tables away from the crowds. They have premium dishes at affordable prices. Mesa Street Grill.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 18, 2023

In all cases the expectation is at the very least – acceptable food quality, and in some cases the expectation is extraordinary food (price has much to do with expectations). Value goes way beyond price, it must include memories, excitement, personal attention, hospitality, education, and a generous dose of WOW!

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SpotOn

APRIL 8, 2024

Independent restaurants have the opportunity to join in celebrating mothers and brunch items by creating a special mother's day brunch menu, dinner service, or promotions that cater to families. Offer special desserts Dessert is a must for mothers with a sweet tooth. Offer a special meal—like brunch with all the favorites.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 3, 2022

I turn on the news as background noise (there’s never any good news) and I faintly catch the key points about another mass shooting, climate anomalies, political battles, the lingering pandemic, and the rising price of goods. A light day in terms of events, but the restaurant is capped on reservations. Morning, Jack.” Morning, chef.”.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Perhaps even contemplate featuring these items as a weekly special or create a weekly special with items that your food provider has on sale. Increasing your prices may prove beneficial : You might even consider adding a special ingredient to some of your low-priced items.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 26, 2020

It matters not whether you are selling a Wagyu beef tenderloin or a fried chicken sandwich – what is essential is that your product is so good, so well prepared, so special that customers look at it, smell it, and take that first bite followed by a pause of surprise and a response that begins with “WOW”! Convenience is the name of the game.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2023

2023 brought new challenges to the table for the restaurant industry, from rising food prices due to inflation to continued disruptions in the supply chain. But, according to the same report, about 40 percent of consumers agree that with rising grocery store prices, it’s not necessarily cheaper to eat at home.

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Prix fixe, a French term for “fixed price,” is a menu offering a complete meal at a set rate. Some restaurants provide a middle ground, allowing limited customization within a set price. Restaurants participating in a city’s Restaurant Week can offer a fixed-price menu for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or all three.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

You can use a newsletter to update them about a new location opening , special offers, menu upgrades, or food-based events. Get holiday reservations? Body : include visuals, such as a photo of the special dish you offer, and don't forget to add a short text followed by actionable call-to-action button (CTA button).

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

It's a tactic that can also take multiple forms, such as suggesting a limited special burger to someone who orders the usual signature every time. Compared to going through the specials to every guest or blasting all online orders with an offer, these personalized approaches are favorable. Have a new special with an awesome pairing?

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Ken Burgin

JULY 17, 2022

Finalise the Festive Menus – it may be months away, but customers want menu and price certainty. Review the range of menu styles and pricing – small, medium, large still works for pricing and range. Create special deals to fill less popular times: these could be Sunday to Wednesday, or late November.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Online reservation system. Make the pen-powered reservation book a thing of the past by moving the reservation-making process online. A system like OpenTable takes reservations day and night, running the book even when you’re away from the restaurant. Daily specials. Try QR codes for: Wine list. Vegetarian menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2022

It’s a good way for restaurant owners to boost sales without raising prices, increasing capacity, or buying more equipment. Exclusive deals : Having special discounts and promotions on the curbside app will not only encourage adoption but increase engagement on the app.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 4, 2021

If you’re celebrating a special occasion, it might call for a fancy dinner. It’s best to make a reservation; however, you may find seats at the bar if you arrive without one. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. SW Steakhouse. Andiamo Steakhouse. Give it a try.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Make a Reservation. Pylos is a moderately-priced Greek restaurant located in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Make a Reservation. Everyone seems to think it’s excellent, so get there early as they do not take reservations. Make a Reservation. This special deal is available from 11:30 a.m. Pylos Restaurant.

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EATER

DECEMBER 11, 2023

And because producers tend to reserve the magnum treatment for the wines they consider worth celebrating, it’s usually a safe bet that the big bottles contain something special. Many focus on Champagne, although Fineman promises there are interesting options for bubbles at every price point.

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Harbor Touch

JULY 14, 2022

They can track bookings, reservations, and guest information and help manage inventory and pricing. Organizations use databases to store customer information such as contact details, reservation history, and preferences. In addition, databases can help to automate tasks such as reservations and payments.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2023

Even better, capitalize on the moment and attract more guests by extending happy hour or advertising a pricing special. It’s an easy way to let your regulars know about modified hours, limited operations, or specials. If you take reservations, use your waitlist and reservation system to inform guests about any changes.

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Open for Business

APRIL 3, 2023

The “4 Ps of marketing” may sound like blah business jargon to restaurant types, but these four principles—product, price, place, and promotion—can magnetize new guests and keep regulars coming back. The 4 Ps of marketing, also known as the marketing mix, are: Product Price Place Promotion Let’s go through them one by one.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2022

Restaurant owners or managers would rather spend time on other meaningful tasks, such as recruiting and hiring, training chefs, or updating daily specials on the menu. Restaurants should consider what reports they can pull from a potential POS system and research other software prices and features.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The Arthur J is a classic neighborhood steakhouse that uses a specially made wood-fired grill to cook all their cuts of beef. I recommend ordering fresh popovers or parker house rolls with your meal as they are truly something special. Every night, there is a special cut of beef or fish at a discounted price. Chi Spacca.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

While I’ll always love Seattle for introducing me to iconic grunge bands like Pearl Jam and Nirvana, this city has a special place in my heart for a different reason: the food culture. This restaurant specializes in good, local food served with a smile. It offers excellent, rustic Italian fare at reasonable prices.

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QSR Automations

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Online reservation and booking Although online reservations aren’t exactly new, we can see that numerous businesses are attempting to improve the customer experience on that front. Even venues that previously didn’t have a reservation system in place were forced to implement one rather quickly.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

You can find places specializing in Italian dishes, Spanish dishes, and East Asian dishes, among others. Make a Reservation. Nestled in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, Gaucho Parrilla Argentina specializes in serving Argentinian dishes. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation.

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EATER

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Illustration by Bea Hayward Once a luxury reserved for posh dinners, fish roe has become the snack du jour at restaurants across the country — and it’s blurring the lines between casual and formal dining Caviar has gone on a journey over the past few years. Today, it’s almost the same price.” We’re more of a neighborhood restaurant.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Meaning “pasta makers” in Italian, Pastai NYC is a pasta-centric restaurant specializing in Southern Italian flavors. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Cull & Pistol. Pastai NYC Restaurant. Bocca di Bacco. Multiple locations Visit Website.

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SpotOn

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It depends on your concept, but a family crowd might be more price-sensitive than other potential customers. Easter activities for the kids (and adults) The exciting easter menu and special promotions are enticing for many, but your youngest guests might need a little more convincing. 💡 Looking for some inspiration?

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Make a Reservation. The menu offers breakfast fare, salads, bowls, and a few specials with an equal amount of sweet and savory options. Blocks away from Tompkins Square Park in Alphabet City, Poco boasts bottomless brunch every Friday, Saturday, Sunday for a set price per person. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Beyond that, they can adjust pricing throughout the day, store recipes for your staff, and let you know who’s pouring heavy. Flexible pricing options If you offer special pricing for happy hour or during special events, your bar system should be capable of managing the switch.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 18, 2023

But numbers don’t always paint the most vivid picture, so we drew on the data to create this reservation story about a typical OpenTable diner. In fact, Monday saw the biggest jump in reservation numbers of any day of the week. One of their favorite local restaurants, Semolina, had a special on mushroom ravioli with shaved truffles.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Make a Reservation. Located in east Park Slope, two blocks from Prospect Park West, Sushi Katsuei is a refined yet casual sushi house specializing in Edo-mae style sushi. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. 79 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Phone: 718-622-2250 Visit Website. La Villa Pizzeria.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Make a Reservation. The restaurant is open from Wednesday to Sunday between 6:30 pm and 8 pm for guests with reservations. Make a Reservation. Reservations can be made online for sushi bar seating, so visitors can watch the chef prepare sushi in front of them. Reservations are available online. Make a Reservation.

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