Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Their private dining room features a long table along with several smaller ones that seat over 20. Their Special Events Room seats up to 40 in a U-shaped table configuration that allows everyone to eat and talk together. For private dining, they specialize in pharmaceutical events and business meetings of up to 100 guests.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

Dad is king for a day, which means millions of families will be on the hunt for Father’s Day restaurant specials to mark the special occasion. Plan the right Father’s Day restaurant specials and your venue could become the spot for not only Father’s Day feasts, but also repeat business on many other days throughout the year.

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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

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. Planning 4th of July Specials for Your Restaurant. 4th of July Restaurant Specials and Promotion Ideas for 2021.

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7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Stay tuned for a few special tips from Melissa Bensky, one of Toronto’s most prolific foodgrammers with her account, @tastethesix. Set a goal for your restaurant’s grand opening—whether it’s seating capacity, an order volume, or revenue for your first day back in business. 1 Set goals for the event ?? Plan your staffing ?????

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7 Shifts

JULY 22, 2022

It’s also important to note that using outdoor space and adding more seating to your restaurant can increase your revenue by 30%. Special Events. During the summer, with new staff, special events, food and drink specials, vacation requests, and more, keeping the staff informed is a must! Staffing for summer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2022

That’s not necessarily a bad thing—when you have enough staff to handle the crowd and an efficient plan to get those waiting customers seated and served in a reasonable amount of time, you can call it a successful day. Managing a crowded lobby of customers waiting to be seated requires plenty of effort from your staff.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 19, 2022

Orders came in for rack of lamb, halibut (very popular), loads of hot apps to keep Tom on his toes, and a very special order for an elderly man who asked if he could have poached eggs. As 8:30 came around the second seating was starting to clear out and the late- date night – deuces were beginning to arrive.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

We’ve also included some links to our partners who are offering special discounts and trials to evolve your restaurant with the best tech in the industry. Winterize Your Patio Seating ?? Our traffic-heavy streets are now home to ad-hoc patio seating. We like to think of it as a roadmap to success in 2021 and beyond.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Owners can also review sales trends from previous years to determine which items attracted the most attention per season and then create an exclusive menu with specials that specifically attracts customers to the outdoor seating area. Customized and Tailored Promotions.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

Wow visuals on the plate and in the dining room, wow views from every seat, wow service, and of course – wow flavors on the plate. If you recognize the farmer, the rancher, and the fisherman, then they might be so inclined to set aside those extra special ingredients for your kitchen.

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Indoor Media

AUGUST 22, 2017

Consider food specials (like a Taco Tuesday) just for the season to draw more diners. Be sure to advertise these specials through your usual channels (including social media) so that potential customers know of the offer that awaits them in your restaurant. Football Specials. Back-to-School Specials. Time for kickoff!

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2019

Restaurant revenue management is defined as selling the right seat to the right customer at the right price and for the right dura­tion."— Sure, you may have a certain number of seats, but service duration is variable. If you're under capacity, demand is low with lots of available seating. What is Restaurant Revenue Management?

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Whenever I take the time to pause and reflect on my time working in restaurants and participating in restaurant experiences, I tend to categorize them as wow experiences, surprising experiences, and special experiences. So, what is this higher calling? Try a slice of prosciutto, it will melt in your mouth.”

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2021

Try to be as prompt as possible when it comes to seating, and provide your guests with accurate estimated seating times. List all daily specials and offers. Are your customers dining in honor of a special occasion? But today, the customer experience begins long before guests are seated. Offer add-ons.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

There is, in human nature, a desire to make a difference, to do something meaningful, or as Steve Jobs once said: “To make a dent in the universe.” Not everyone struggles with this need, but for those who are born with this deep-seated knowing desire – they understand that it is always present. BE SOMETHING SPECIAL, BE A CHEF.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 10, 2020

” No one knows for sure, but we are seeing glimpses of a trend that may be the answer for restaurant owners and operators: expanded outdoor seating. ” An (ROI) Argument for Expanding Outdoor Seating. Creating or expanding outdoor seating is nowhere near as expensive as a building expansion. Inside Out.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Front-of-house employees can review notes and details for every table, including any special events that are happening or guest requests. Take advantage of the software’s assignment recommendations to maximize seats. Daily specials. This helps turn tables faster and seat guests more quickly from the waitlist.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2023

The partnership resulted in a 116-seat signature restaurant directly inspired by the chef’s menu. We believe in the importance of offering a holistic experience where menu, service, and environment complement each other seamlessly to deliver a special experience and create excitement and loyalty towards the venue.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Do they have indoor seating or are they takeout-only? Seating capacity. Coffee shop with seating: $80,000 to $300,000. Coffee shop with both seating and a drive-thru: $80,000 to $300,000. Are there high-top, bar-style tables, regular seating, or a mix of both? But, don't limit your research to just that!

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 21, 2023

Prior to the challenging environment we currently find ourselves in, the significant availability of capital led to more of a “growth at all costs” mentality for businesses where profitability took a back seat. Lean Into What Makes You Special In the restaurant and food world, trends move fast.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2023

Dead times are a hit to your wallet as a business owner as empty seats represent wasted capital investment. Seeing empty seats in your restaurant is disheartening, but the impact goes beyond just losing money. The key to filling seats and tackling declining revenue lies in changing customer behavior.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

Paul de Vance in southern France, or the walled in villages of Tuscany, the narrow streets of Oslo, Norway, and the typical hidden villages found in parts of historic Germany; places that were home to those special little restaurants that reflect the terroir of the region. For the guest there was a high level of comfort and trust.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

We all had contests for our staff where the goal is to sell the most specials/most wine/most desserts, etc. One of the fine dining operations that I consult with had a contest for selling the most chef specials, with the prize being that the chef would personally make the winner any item on the menu for dinner. Lesson Learned.

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Ken Burgin

AUGUST 6, 2023

You can subtly promote special services (eg a loyalty scheme), and what makes the venue unique or superior, such as sourcing local ingredients or hosting live music nights. Do you have outdoor seating available? Frequently Asked Questions about access and special services Do you offer takeaway or delivery services?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2023

This is great news for restaurants, but they should also be prepared for an influx of customers coming with their most special guests, and expecting nothing but a prime customer experience that will pamper their mothers. One thing is certain: nobody likes to wait – either seated or in lines.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

When using biophilic design it is important to use natural tones for tables, bar fronts and seating to replicate tones found in nature. For darker toned restaurants, like steakhouses that have robust and darker themes, consider creating special drinks with smoke and maple influences. Design Development from COVID.

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Holidays Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, and Mother’s Day are familiar occasions where a prix fixe menu can set the tone for a special day for guests—and help restaurants run smooth shifts on the busiest days. Just because You don’t need a special event to offer a prix fixe menu.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 4, 2021

So, if you’re thinking of hosting your next work holiday party or special occasion soon, check out my list of the 15 best restaurants for private dining in Charlotte! Going to Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Bar for your holiday party, corporate event, or other special occasions means transforming the event into an upscale affair.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

With the best reservation software, restaurants can control the pacing from behind the scenes to ensure the front of the house and kitchen teams never get slammed by too many guests being seated all at once. With an easy-to-use system, a server needs no special training to seat tables in a pinch. Increased revenue.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2021

After displaying the restaurant name and logo, there’s more work to do to incorporate smaller restaurant signs around the business to promote specials, new menus, hours, etc. Window Decals and Clings : Window decals and clings are a smaller option to post around the restaurant to advertise things such as hours and specials.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2022

Think cost-efficient signage options like easy-care acrylic sign holders or DIY signage such as acrylic sheets with removable – hence changeable for specials – chalk markers. Or consider switching to higher seat backs to create more defined space between tables. Walk-up Windows. Room for Technology.

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EATER

OCTOBER 11, 2023

First executed by Friedeberg in the early 1960s, the seats have endured enough cycles in and out of vogue to be a match for the venue’s off-kilter yet vaguely familiar retro aesthetic. On a psychological level, there’s something deeply comforting about the childlike feeling of being dwarfed by one’s seat.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

While you are waiting to be seated, the hostess fans out a deck of cards containing four jokers. Provide Free Meals on Special Occasions. Nothing creates loyal customers like remembering their special days and offering them free meals on those days. Then prepare to wow them with a special offer. Start a Food Challenge.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2020

He cautioned that when restaurants can reopen for dine-in service, they will have to face the bittersweet reality of less seating capacity and less sales–he estimates as much as 30 percent–due to social distancing practices and guest apprehension. "They

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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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