Open for Business

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

While traditionally associated with fine dining, the prix fixe (pronounced “pre-feks”) menu has transcended its high-end roots, becoming a popular culinary trend. When curated with care and promoted effectively, this menu is a powerful tool for any restaurant, capable of making a memorable impression and drawing eager guests through the door.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Group dining is easily accommodated by private rooms in Indianapolis restaurants, making the city a great location to celebrate special occasions. Mesh is a popular locale with outdoor space, and the restaurant serves modern American cuisine with various happy hour specials. Beholder offers specialized menus for private dining events.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

With so many people out in a sea of stars and stripes on the 4th of July, how do you get them to come to your restaurant? The short answer is offering enticing 4th of July specials. The right 4th of July specials will drive traffic to your restaurant, helping you take advantage of one of the biggest celebrations of the year.

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Squirrel Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

Summer time = Patio time We all eagerly plan for and anticipate the summer season, as the promise of warmer weather usually means we get to be outdoors longer and enjoy more sunlight. For many, dining at restaurants in the summer has a special charm, as one of the only times in a year we get to dine outdoors.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience. Accounting & finances Many owners—who take the initiative to fund and start the restaurant —expect you to keep the business open and profitable.

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SpotOn

MARCH 18, 2024

On the other side of the dining spectrum, there are restaurants with menus that offer an entire meal at a set price, also known as the prix fixe menu. The prix fixe menu is ideal for guests seeking to indulge in a larger meal for a higher price. The prix fixe menu doesn't only need to serve French food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

While your restaurant may feature a diverse menu, delicious food, a great ambiance, and excellent customer service, you will still struggle to build a customer base without promoting it. Others tend to emphasize their cheaper menu options. A quick look at your POS data will identify the top three selling items on your menu.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 1, 2019

In preparation for the holiday gift giving season it was somehow decided that it was appropriate to recognize those private businesses within your community by stopping in to say hello, thank them for all that they do, and spend a little money. Every year, this weekend is the official time to celebrate small businesses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Due to many factors including inflation and supply chain challenges, restaurant owners and operators have been faced with tough choice about raising menu prices. To do this, restaurants will either need to use lower cost food items or raise menu prices. Another way to introduce price increases is to introduce new elements to the menu.

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SpotOn

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

After the austerity and hibernation of the first couple months of the year, the spring season brings ample opportunities to fill tables and reach new customers. Preparing for major events and holidays, like Easter weekend, can help save your restaurant from chaos and make the most out of a holiday synonymous with the brunch rush.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 12, 2020

Sure, the restaurant has been offering take-out options for the past six weeks, but it’s not the same experience for the cook. They are pointed to their table and reminded to wear their mask until fully seated, told that the menu is on line (no more physical menus here), and that the server will take their order shortly.

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Buzztime Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Discover how to boost holiday season traffic into your restaurant from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve – and beyond… 1. Promote Private Parties to Jump Start Holiday Season Traffic Don’t wait. Be proactive in your efforts to increase holiday season traffic, and contact local businesses nearby. Yes, yes they would.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Many venues have private rooms for special occasions, a work dinner, a work party, or a wedding reception. Dead Line focuses on serving local, seasonal cuisine. The Gold Room can seat a fourteen-person dinner for up to 14 or a lounge-style party for thirty guests for private dining. Best Private Dining in Seattle.

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Buzztime Business

DECEMBER 19, 2023

These 32 winter bar promotions give customers a reason to get out of their PJs and into your place for good times…all winter long. You could even tap into the craze over the TV show, The Masked Singer , and require performers to take the stage in a costume or disguise. Ask local musicians to be judges. 5) Bar Games Tournament Darts.

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Notch

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Getting to that answer means taking a look at human psychology. That means more bums in seats, more sales and more profit. Let’s take a look at some of the more popular promotion ideas for restaurants and what the data says about how they work. But does running these specials actually result in an upsell?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

This edition of MRM's "Ask the Expert” features advice from Buyers Edge Platform on the topic of menu engineering. Most operators, by now, should have a technology system — and plan — in place for managing curbside pickup/takeout orders, and if you don’t, take some time to develop a plan.

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EATER

APRIL 30, 2024

Rule 4: All it takes are a series of sharp, well-directed shakes of a branch to deposit handfuls of pearl barley-like white “caviar” into a net. Ants will chase you when you take their eggs. But Num says the exercise isn’t about gathering enough eggs to fill out a menu. Rule 3: Ants are creatures of habit. Rule 5: Hurry.

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Mad Mobile

MARCH 1, 2024

High-quality menu imagery per dish In the age of digital dining, restaurant tablets offer a tantalizing upgrade to traditional menus with their ability to showcase high-quality imagery for each dish. You can schedule updates for happy hour or special events to capitalize on the boost in traffic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As travel season approaches, we anticipate seeing more people lean into making their vacation destinations feel more like home, with an increase in activities like cooking while traveling! Two out of three gift cards were bought to commemorate a special occasion and 87 percent featured a written note.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience. Accounting & finances Many owners—who take the initiative to fund and start the restaurant —expect you to keep the business open and profitable.

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Buzztime Business

JANUARY 22, 2024

That’s what bars in the Austin, Texas area wanted to find out. No need to wait for a special occasion, add an open mic comedy night to your list of bar entertainment ideas right now. Take a cue from Beer Fit Club. Basic: Summer Nights on the Patio Next-Level: Adult Summer Camp Got a patio or outdoor seating area?

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Maybe you’re making special dining plans for a birthday, family reunion, or other meaningful events. Check out my list of the best private dining rooms in Albuquerque below! One room can seat 20 guests, the other up to 40. Come for the meat, stay for the style, come back for new seasonal fare. Artichoke Cafe.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Watawa is an excellent option for a multicourse dinner, but they also have great lunch specials daily with discounted prices on two or three-roll selections that come with a soup or green salad. Bai Sushi is a casual and affordable 20-seat restaurant, offering innovative sushi and Japanese cooked dishes with a “new-wave” concept.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Restaurants with private dining spaces are great places to hold events and celebrate special occasions or work parties. The Wine Room seats approximately fifty guests, while The Loft comfortably seats sixteen people. Specific three or four-course menus are available for service in either of the private rooms. Bistro Aix.

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Indoor Media

AUGUST 22, 2017

In 2014, Businessweek reported that the month known for kids being back in school, the football season resuming, and a great Earth, Wind & Fire song is also the worst for casual dining. Consider food specials (like a Taco Tuesday) just for the season to draw more diners. Football Specials. Back-to-School Specials.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Plus, if you’re planning a romantic dinner for a special occasion, a holiday party, birthday, or other events, you’ll find some truly delicious restaurants for private dining in Denver. From private rooms and private chefs to secluded seating and enticing entrees, I’ve put together 15 of the best restaurants for private dining in Denver.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 5, 2021

With huge numbers of people milling around the city, private dining venues are necessary for special occasions, wedding receptions, or work dinners. Check out the twenty-one best private dining Austin restaurants! If you want something special, try the 10-course omakase tasting menu. Best Private Dining in Austin.

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Notch

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Getting to that answer means taking a look at human psychology. That means more bums in seats, more sales and more profit. Let’s take a look at some of the more popular promotion ideas for restaurants and what the data says about how they work. But does running these specials actually result in an upsell?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2020

A great menu or location will bring customers into your restaurant, but stellar customer service is what will keep them coming back. With a thorough and well thought out training plan. Even seasoned restaurant professionals can use a refresher! So how do we develop vital customer service? Start with The Basics of Communication.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Austin is known for bringing out the crowds thanks to its outstanding live music venues and awesome food. Check out our list of the most amazing Austin brunch restaurants! Take your friends here to carry on in polite conversation and to enjoy a relaxing day on their patio. Best Brunch in Austin. Make a Reservation.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Instead, wine bars are popular restaurant destinations for friends to gather, dates to mingle, and events to take places. Take a step back from the hustle and bustle of NYC life and fall into one of the many comforting couches at the Aldo Sohm Wine Bar in the city’s Midtown West neighborhood, just south of Central Park.

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The Rail

APRIL 11, 2024

Many restaurants invest in marketing when they notice low bookings or in the run-up to a low season. People are always looking for popular eateries and unique menu items to try when looking to eat out. Promote seasonal specials: Highlight limited-time deals like Easter BOGO offers or group discounts.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 7, 2022

Yet, unfortunately, it looks as if we are to have another winter season of adjustments ahead with the Omnicron variant predicted to peak in the United States in January of 2022. Sidewalks, parking lots, and even rooftops have become second dining rooms, each requiring special touches to intrigue customers and keep them coming back.

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EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2022

And while Vail Resorts poured millions into upgrading the chairs, vaunted local restaurateurs are working equally hard to make their own seats just as attractive. If you want to dine out during these times, make reservations as early as possible, or plan to wait; even the lines at the grocery store get interminably long.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Check out my list of the best restaurants in Scottsdale below! Located right in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, the Citizen Public House is a contemporary take on an old idea. View this post on Instagram A post shared by local and seasonal love (@fnbrestaurant). Best Restaurants in Scottsdale. Make a Reservation.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

With everything from world-famous steakhouse chains to local treasures, you’re sure to have a special dining experience. Originally a burger joint started by a restaurateur and his chef, Morton’s soon expanded its menu and its locations to include over 65 acclaimed fine-dining steakhouses. Best Steakhouse Restaurants in Pittsburgh.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 5, 2021

From takeout sushi to delivery options to dine-in seating, restaurants across the East Village offer guests and residents most anything! Check out our list of the best sushi in the East Village. Other popular menu items include the spider roll and the Boston roll. The restaurant’s special rolls are delicious.

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