The Rail

JUNE 6, 2025

2 Fresh and Local Ingredients Elevate the Menu Using fresh, locally grown foods freshens the menu and demonstrates quality consciousness. Seasonal cuisine lets guests look forward to something all year long. Local sourcing keeps food fresher by cutting travel time and helping surrounding farmers.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

Chefs who are able to develop systems of production that work with fewer people will find a gold star on their resume. [] STREAMLINED MENU PLANNING. Chefs who are able to generate, assess, and use analytical data in their decision-making (menu trends, cost trends, daily labor analysis, market prices, etc.)

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The Rail

MARCH 25, 2025

Explain the reasons behind the move whether it's to accommodate growing demand, enhance customer experience, or introduce new menu offerings. Use Social Media to Announce Your Restaurant's Move Social media is one of the most effective platforms to announce the relocation of your restaurant.

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The Rail

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Leveraging engaging and authentic video content allows restaurants to showcase their menu offerings, build a recognizable brand identity, and create a loyal base of regulars and word-of-mouth referrals. Showcasing New Menu Items and Specials While many aspects of a restaurant shape the experience guests have, the most important is the menu.

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Serving Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media 130

ChowNow

JUNE 27, 2025

What diners first see: After clicking on your GBP in the sidebar, customers will see your restaurant listing, including photos, hours, reviews, contact information, your location, menu, and links to your restaurant website and online ordering system. Add high-quality photos. family-friendly,” “vegetarian options”) 2.

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Website Management SEO Book Customer Experience 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2021

Despite a brief period of in-person traffic throughout the summer season, consumers have overwhelmingly opted for take-out options from their favorite restaurants. One way to do this is by providing customers with dynamic menus, which offer recommendations based on past orders and preferences.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Customer Experience 508

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Searches are also up for apple cider donuts (up 117 percent) and apple picking (up 55 percent) as people look for socially-distanced outdoor activities. of the top pumpkin patches across the US if you’re looking to make the most of the season. Cleanliness Is a Major Concern, But the Menu Still Matters.

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7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

: A seating capacity goal (such as 100% of the allowed seating capacity) or a reservation booking goal A revenue goal—such as a volume number or percentage compared to pre-COVID A follower goal on social media from gaining new interest in your restaurant A return visit goal for diners who return to your restaurant after the grand opening 2.

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Events Social Media Kitchen Safety Seating 351

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Ninety-five percent of those surveyed reported using some form of AI in their restaurant, with the most common being AI-assisted inventory management (35 percent), AI menu optimization (35 percent) and AI reservations/bookings (32 percent). Holiday Spending Shift Fresh data from Big Chalk reveals a significant shift in holiday spending plans.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 3, 2022

According to Vacasa’s 2022 Spring Travel Trend’s survey, one thing is clear: everyone needs a break this spring. 37% are planning to travel during spring break, specifically, which is an increase from the 29% who were traveling for Spring Break 2021. American travelers are mostly staying planted on U.S. Fine dining – 41%.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

“The Discerning Diner report provides our members with the information they need to make choices around everything from menu selections and customer service options, to marketing initiatives and possible new revenue streams that today’s consumer is interested in. ” What your business offers is also just as important.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

More Business and Pleasure : “Bleisure” travel is on the rise and next year we predict more people will be combining their business travel with personal leisure, leading to extended stays and more opportunities to explore.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

While customers may have a few favorites, a menu that never changes gets boring, fast. At the end of the day, menu compilation is a creative process not unlike that of a painter or a fashion designer. Menu development , however, involves something unique: a passion for food and flavor. Time to Refresh Your Menu?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Earlier this month, the barbecue brand launched their latest social campaign in support of first responders encouraging fans to post a photo of a hero from their community on their personal Facebook or Instagram profile for a chance to win free barbecue for a year or $500 towards a charity of their choice.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

Nearly two-thirds (65 percent) say they plan to increase their number of locations in 2025, and 74 percent plan to expand their menu offerings, leaning into new experiences and experimentation to power their growth. The fully cooked product heats quickly, enabling c-store operators to easily add bacon to a host of their menu options.

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EATER

JULY 8, 2020

While there is no form of travel that’s perfectly safe right now, there are certainly more responsible options than others for scratching the itch. National parks, in all their wide-open space, are more befitting a socially distant vacation than, say, resort towns or theme parks. Universal Images Group via Getty.

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EATER

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Bafflingly for a city which prides itself on its seasonal, grower-guided, zero waste credentials, there were no Green Stars awarded, which highlight restaurants at the forefront of sustainability. No Vancouver restaurants achieved two- or three-star ratings.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

“I found inspiration on my travels. Students see the cafeteria as a place of social pressure and time pressure. Additionally, design elements such as new signage, menu boards, furniture, fixtures and finishes, will be installed to reflect the school’s distinctive spirit and identity. The findings?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Posting appropriate signage and floor decals to encourage social distancing. Flippy is certified by NSF International, and our autonomous design promotes social distancing needs and decreases human contact during the food prep process,” said Buck Jordan, CEO of Miso Robotics. ” Menu Anywhere.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 441

EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Menus brim with callouts to potatoes from the neighboring Pemberton Valley (reputedly some of the world’s best), oysters from British Columbia’s Fanny Bay and Desolation Sound, and wines from around the province. Prices are high and lines tend to get long, though. You won’t escape the crowds in summer either. Leila Kwok. Tartar at Oso.

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Seasonal Menu Hotels Tourism Back of House 240

7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2022

In the restaurant industry, it can be difficult to maintain front- and back-of-house staff, as many will eventually move on to pursue new ventures such as school, travel, or alternate employment. If a staff member is going through a messy break-up or is in the thick of exam season, encourage as harmonious a work-life balance as possible.

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Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022? E xperts predict the global hotel industry in 2022 will return to 80 percent of 2019 demand — as more vacationers return to the fold and business travelers book trips once more, how have your offerings adapted to post-pandemic consumer demands? b3lineicon|b3icon-trees|?|Trees. Sustainability.

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EATER

MARCH 27, 2024

Whatever the causes behind public interest in roots, shoots, and mycelium, foraging is no longer only for survivalists and suppliers to fine dining establishments — it is the subject of social media tutorials and weekend workshops for the masses. The chapters are arranged by season.

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Kitchen Safety Seasonal Menu Food Safety Food Supply 292

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

locations, whether joining us on vacation or business travel. We think CPK’s creative California vibe and innovative menu will resonate with Albertans and offer something completely new in the market.” Bojangles’ named Chef Marshall Scarborough as the chain’s new vice president of menu and culinary innovation.

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EATER

APRIL 30, 2024

But Num says the exercise isn’t about gathering enough eggs to fill out a menu. Utilizing seasonal, traditional ingredients — mountain crabs, boba pearl-like mushrooms, sour forest mangoes, mole crickets — his sophisticated-yet-unpretentious dishes are upending stubborn perceptions. “The Chef Num at work. Torching ant eggs.

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Sante

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Simple adjustments to your restaurant menu can help increase profits during the pandemic. Your menu plays a bigger role in this than you’d think. As a restaurant owner, how often do you audit your menu to maximize profits? MAKE YOUR MENU WORK FOR CURRENT TIMES. You work tirelessly in order to keep your doors open.

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Menu Seasonal Menu Small Business Website Management 130

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Nominees for more than 50 awards categories, including Restaurant and Chef, Restaurant Design, and Media will be announced. Sushi Maki also offers a variety of other MSC certified sustainable seafood, on a seasonal basis. The menu will feature small plates, sushi rolls, sushi bowls and ramen. ET and will be streamed live online.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

These talented chefs go above and beyond each day, creating and serving amazing meals to millions of sports fans, students, employees, hospital patients and travelers,” said John Zillmer, Aramark’s Chief Executive Officer. Fifteen chefs from participating U.S.

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 1, 2019

During seasonal holidays, most coffee shops are inundated with customers. Here are some practical tips for helping your business manage its festive season staffing challenges. If you’re a coffee shop owner or manager, it can be one of the most profitable times of the year for this reason. Credit: Devon Barker. Credit: Tasmin Grant.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Other popular menu items for group dining include the French onion soup, Sausage, and Chèvre flatbread, and the Steak Frites Au Poivre. In 2020, the restaurant won TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice award. In addition, the private rooms have media technology for meetings that might require conference calls or presentations.

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Dine-in Seasonal Menu Website Management Reservations 140

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Customers within range of DoorDash Kitchens can open up the DoorDash app and find these beloved restaurants in their feed, a welcome surprise from the far distances customers previously would travel to access their favorite foods. To celebrate the grand opening, DoorDash is offering $0 delivery fees to DoorDash Kitchens’ restaurants ?including

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The Rail

JULY 15, 2022

Using holidays, special events and seasonal hashtags is a great strategy to strengthen your restaurant Instagram marketing. Create specific posts for these occasions and add seasonal and special events hashtags to your posts to create maximum engagement. Source: @ CartemsDonuts. Source: CartemsDonuts. Hashtags in the Comment.

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Social Media Sourcing Seasonal Menu Events 130

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

But for other segments, namely fine dining and family dining, this holiday actually means an increase in sales as many families travel, get together and celebrate by dining out. According to new research from the National Restaurant Association, 72 percent of people want a restaurant gift card this holiday season.

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Open for Business

AUGUST 21, 2024

There are many factors driving the surge in solo dining, including an increase in single households, a desire for more “me time,” and business travel. When it comes to the channels where you market your restaurant, invest in social media. Over 60% of Americans would choose to dine solo mainly when traveling alone.

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SpotOn

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

  Luckily, barbecue travels well in small boxes or large catering platters, so we partnered with a third-party delivery company and catering platform to expand our reach and increase food sales through online ordering. If your food travels well, online ordering is a no-brainer. Chef specials are always popular, too.

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Loyalty Program Online Ordering Point of Sale Customer Service 98

Touch Bistro

JULY 26, 2021

Like most holidays that fall on a Monday, people use Labor Day to take advantage of the three-day weekend to travel. When people travel for Labor Day, they’re likely to dine out because their accommodations don’t have kitchens or they just don’t want to cook while on vacation. How the September Long Weekend Impacts Your Restaurant.

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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. Below are 6 ideas to adapt your regular menu, which can be updated in your restaurant POS. Moms aren't the only winners, however.

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