Social Hospitality

JULY 5, 2019

Digital marketing has revolutionized the marketing landscape, especially for restaurants. Even if your restaurant is well established, you have to keep up with current marketing trends in order to remain competitive. Are you marketing your restaurant in the right way? Here are 10 digital marketing tips for restaurants.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. They're people leaders, customer service providers, line cooks, inventory managers, occasional bartenders, public relations reps, number crunchers, and even marketers. There are more options for eating out than ever before. What is a restaurant marketing plan?

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Improving your restaurant profit and profit margins are critical factors that directly impact the financial health and overall success of your restaurant. Knowing your profit margins isn’t just about making more money. It’s a strategy to improve your restaurant profit margin and ensure its long-term viability.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 23, 2023

In today’s ever-evolving technological landscape, the restaurant industry stands poised to embrace innovation and transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a groundbreaking tool that is revolutionizing the way restaurants operate.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Outside of adapting new technologies to tackle ordering and delivery, one area that is evolving and showing great promise is in the war for talent. With this wage increase, and the elimination of the tipped minimum wage, the restaurant industry will be forced to compete for talent by offering higher wages and more comprehensive benefits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 8, 2020

One year ago we walked into a Cambridge, Massachusetts restaurant for the first day of field research. We were greeted by the manager of the restaurant and shared with him the concept of contactless dining, an experience where dine-in guests can view menus, order, and pay directly from their mobile phones.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 27, 2022

While QR code-based menus have been in existence for more than 10 years they were slow to gain acceptance. Restaurant operators have chosen to go digital to ensure customers’ health and safety as these touchless menus can help mitigate virus spread. However, their adoption has escalated through the pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The devastating effects of restaurants during COVID-19 cannot be understated. According to recent data published by Yelp , 26,000 restaurants have permanently closed due to COVID-19. In fact, according to The Washington Post , it’s one of the only areas in the restaurant industry seeing growth right now.

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Focus POS

JANUARY 16, 2020

Why does this matter for restaurants? Because Gen Z also loves to dine out frequently, specifically in large groups and are of the “snap first, eat later” generation—meaning they share their every move on social platforms particularly Snapchat and Instagram. Do you have an active social and online presence? Celebrities.

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QSR Automations

JANUARY 15, 2024

In the ever-changing landscape of the restaurant industry, staying ahead of the curve is paramount for success. As we begin to fully dive into 2024, the key to operational efficiency lies in leveraging cutting-edge technologies. Keep Employe es Happy Nobody likes kitchen chaos, and in 2024 it can cause more than just irritation.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital world, restaurants have many technological tools to enhance customer experience, streamline operations, and grow their brand through positive word of mouth. For instance, a customer who frequently orders vegan dishes might appreciate a discount on the new vegan menu items.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 9, 2020

Marketing for restaurants has never been more critical. Your online presence is a key component of a successful marketing effort for your restaurant business. With your audience in mind, here are eight creative restaurant marketing ideas and tips that can help you thrive through this challenging time and beyond.

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The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 26, 2020

Marketing automation is an ideal way of achieving your restaurant’s marketing efforts quickly, creating a loyal customer base and a robust online presence for your restaurant. When appropriately implemented, restaurant marketing automation helps in setting timely communications. Gain data automatically.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

For additional resources, click COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants and MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Second Course and MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Part Three , What’s Next?: MRM Restaurant Survival Guide Updates and COVID-19 Resources for Restaurants. “The PPP has supported more than 1.66

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Restaurant Engine

JUNE 2, 2022

Harness the power of social media to drive business to your restaurant. ?. Social media is vital to the success of your restaurant. Did you know that according to one study by Social Media Today, 30% of millennial diners actively avoid restaurants with a weak Instagram presence?

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Hot Schedules

MARCH 26, 2020

Managing Inventory in the Days of COVID-19. Restaurants around the world are leaning on that creativity – reimagining their dine-in concepts as the world stays home, and finding new ways to reach customers. Offering a smaller menu gives you more control over your current inventory situation and helps streamline operational processes.

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Hot Schedules

MARCH 20, 2020

The restaurant and hospitality industry is especially hard-hit by COVID-19. T his is an unprecedented situation, and while everyone is struggling to navigate these challenging waters, the restaurant and hospitality industry is especially hard-hit. Stay top-of-mind with your loyal guests through social media. Get Creative.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The restaurant business is a fast-growing industry that is getting more competitive every passing day. To be successful, you have to be on top of your game by leveraging the available resources. It is important to note that all proper functioning restaurants may not be successful. Are you a proud restaurant owner?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

For additional resources, click COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants and MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Second Course and MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Part Three , What’s Next?: MRM Restaurant Survival Guide Updates and COVID-19 Resources for Restaurants. “The PPP has supported more than 1.66

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 13, 2020

However, for the restaurant business, customer data is also integral for growth and expansion. When this information is captured, tracked, and optimized, it helps restaurants improve their performance, provides a competitive edge, and allows them to align products and services according to customer preferences.

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MBB Hospitality

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Social media advertising is something that has become absolutely necessary in this new age of technology. Making sure you are noticed on social media networks is one of those things that is the difference between a successful and unsuccessful restaurant. 2 Order Through Social Media. . #2

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Restaurant Engine

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Your dishes need Instagram to promote your restaurant. It used to be that restaurants decorated their interiors with a thought to their ambiance, the type of restaurant and service, and their customer’s comfort. Today’s restaurant owners design their interiors with Instagram in mind. 1: Instagram has a Huge Reach.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

For additional resources, click COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants and MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Second Course and MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Part Three and What’s Next?: MRM Restaurant Survival Guide Updates.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 2, 2020

While a number of new restaurant formats have emerged in recent years, the current lockdown has lead to the rapid growth of dark kitchens. The ease of operating delivery only restaurants has also brought in a fierce competition for entrepreneurs. Preparing The Right Strategy For Customer Engagement And Retention For Dark Kitchens .

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features recovery data, POS performance and shifting habits of diners. As stay at home orders are lifted, consumers will begin visiting restaurants and businesses locally while practicing social distancing. On the Road to Recovery.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

If you’re ready to turn your dream of opening a pizza restaurant into a reality, here is an example of a pizza business plan to help you get started. For additional help, check out Lavu’s free ebook How to Build a Restaurant Business Plan. Company Overview In the next section, dive deeper into the details of your restaurant.

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Hot Schedules

MAY 10, 2021

We’ve got a few tips from the workforce management front office here at Fourth. Employee referrals are actually the best source of seasonal hiring (and frankly, hiring in general). So leverage that network! Social Media. Odd hours don’t phase them, making this generation ideal for seasonal staffing.

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Apicbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

They could help guide your decisions in what is shaping up to be a very uncertain time for restaurant operators. OUR TOP 10 In 2022, 31% of restaurants cut the number of menu items on offer to deal with the inflation and rising food costs. For 62% of restaurants , automation could help fill critical gaps in managing orders.

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Restaurant365

JULY 24, 2020

Shelter-in-place orders, dine-in restrictions and diners’ hesitation to eat out have combined to prompt restaurants to shift their focus to takeout and delivery. Ghost kitchens cut the cost of real estate and labor by reducing the restaurant model to accommodate off-premise food sales.

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Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Top 3 Fundamentals of Running Vital Restaurant Operations. We’re highlighting three fundamentals of running vital restaurant operations that logistically may look different today, but are rooted in what’s always made this industry successful – hospitality. Measure & Maximize the Guest Experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the National Restaurant Association's State of the Indusrty Report, food industry pressures, foodservice opportunities, influencer marketing, foot traffic analysis and the dining-out dollar. 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry.

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Touch Bistro

JULY 15, 2021

The restaurant industry is a competitive space, and you need unique restaurant marketing ideas if you want your venue to stand out. The challenge is, restaurant marketing and promotions can take many forms, and not every strategy will resonate with every diner. The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Marketing. Download Now.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 23, 2021

From placing orders by phone to directly ordering via apps, ordering from restaurants has undergone a revolutionary shift, especially post COVID-19. In the pre-COVID times, online ordering was used to compliment the dine-in services of restaurants. 5 Ways Online Ordering System Enhance Restaurant Sales.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 9, 2021

Data drives successful restaurants. You can use data to improve restaurant operations, both in your front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH). Both BOH and FOH restaurant KPIs deserve a closer look to help protect your profitability. Restaurant KPIs impacting a profitable front of house.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 24, 2020

You’ve reopened your dining rooms at the allowable capacity in the geographic areas of your restaurant locations. While these are not optimal times in the restaurant industry, there are tactics you can implement now to both increase sales and optimize your controllable costs. You followed all the new health and safety regulations.

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Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 12, 2022

Restaurant reviews are your brand’s “business card” for potential customers. Your potential customers are highly interested in others’ experience in your restaurant, especially the visits that took place in recent weeks and months. Ask happy customers to write a review while they’re still at your restaurant.

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Gourmet Marketing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

We’re a Restaurant Marketing Agency that’s worked with restaurants for over a decade. Restaurant Marketing Ideas. The restaurant business is an extremely competitive industry. No matter where your restaurant is located, there are likely dozens of competitors nearby that are all fighting for the same audience.

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