7 Shifts

JANUARY 20, 2023

There are a few things restaurants can do to get ready for the Super Bowl: Stock up on supplies: Make sure you have enough food, drinks, and utensils to accommodate the increase in customers.Think of what's most likely to sell out first: finger foods, wings, pizza, kegs, napkins, special items, etc. Offer discounts and specials.

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Specials 2023 Social Media Email Marketing 195

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2020

The brand has two locations – Aspen and Parker– and specializes in Danish baby back ribs and our in-house smoked meats with homemade side dishes. We advertised in local papers, supporting youth sports and wrapping our vehicles. “Our marketing plan has always been to get new people to try our food,” he said.

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Marketing Front of House Back of House Food Truck 493

ChowNow

MAY 30, 2025

If youve got a big outdoor patio, maybe a summer evening special event is the best move. A restaurant marketing strategy that works for a sports bar might fall flat at a vegan cafe. It could be a fall-inspired cocktail, a one-week burger special, or a collab dish made with a local farm or bakery. National Pizza Day. Burger Week.

Ordering 195

Ordering Loyalty Program Social Media Email Marketing 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2020

For each event, local restaurants created special promotions they knew would generate buzz in the community and, ultimately, get people in the door. Restaurants can build goodwill with their customers — and get PR love in the process — by hosting a special day to thank them for being loyal patrons for so many years.

Social Media 407

Social Media Events Customer Service Customer Experience 407

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Other options for designated singles nights could include themed nights based on niche interests like sports or music. Elevated table games from Chess to Clue can promote intentional interaction amongst guests and allow them to create special memories in any establishment.

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Fine Dining Events Customer Experience Seasonal Menu 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 10, 2024

“I collect stuff” There are great sports bars and steakhouses that go out of their way to put up rare, autographed photographs and memorabilia from athletes and celebrities in their establishments. A few months ago, a guest put two of the plates in her purse because she liked them.

Back of House 491

Back of House Fine Dining Take-out Social Media 491

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.

Hotels 505

Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 505

ChowNow

JANUARY 27, 2021

Profile a special dish. Feature a mouthwatering photo in your email, describe what makes the dish special, and tell your guests how to order it. Make your email subscribers feel special by giving them exclusive access to a secret menu item. Promote a discount or special dish for a holiday. Tell your guests about it!

Email Marketing 370

Email Marketing Marketing Online Ordering Front of House 370

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

It’s a special present from the restaurant to see good happy hour deals available as long as I visit during their specified times. Whether you’re a Nashville local or a tourist in tow for a day or two, there’s a happy hour drink special waiting for you. Specializing in craft beer and excellent pub food, M.L. Butchertown Hall.

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Specials Online Ordering Bar Food Order 148

Squirrel Systems

JUNE 2, 2025

Consider adding: Shareable small plates Pre-batched cocktails Grilled specials that can be cooked outdoors Pair this with visual QR code menus that highlight summer selections and staff favorites to influence ordering patterns. Dishes that are easy to prepare and serve outdoors help keep ticket times down and tables turning.

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Seasonal Menu Outdoor POS Social Media 104

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2020

Amidst the Coronavirus economic upheaval that we’ll be experiencing for the foreseeable future, some industries have had to immediately close up shop, from the entirety of the tourism industry, to sports, and beyond. Restaurants have also been hit hard and smaller grocers are having difficulty coping with the strain of demands.

Employee Relations 397

Employee Relations Tourism Delivery Customer Experience 397

EATER

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Check out the scene at the new CPKC Stadium, the world’s first dedicated women’s sports stadium and one of the best places to eat in Kansas City People decked out in teal and red poured into the CPKC Stadium on a recent Saturday for a sold-out game. Corner Kick Nachos served in a special edition KC Current bowl.

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Sports Food Seasonal Menu Recruiting 264

Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2022

We may not stop to think about it enough, but there is a special bond that exists between those who have jumped into the profession of food. If you have worked together in a kitchen, there is a special understanding. A real sense of connection is in play, similar to being part of a sporting team or military unit.

Employee Relations 447

Employee Relations Workshop Events Social Media 447

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Showcase Ads gives national and multi-location regional businesses an effective way to promote their special or limited-time offers to high-intent consumers on Yelp. Mittleman, who has been with the Company for 25 years, most recently served as President, Sports & Entertainment. Showcase Ads : ?Showcase Carl Mittleman.

Sports 384

Sports Point of Sale Customer Experience Entertainment 384

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The festive nature and exclusivity of a pop-up with special offerings available for a limited time, appeal to consumers’ desires for culinary adventure and offer opportunity for chefs to express themselves in a unique way without the constraints of working in a restaurant.

2025 419

2025 Loyalty Program Social Media Fast Casual 419

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 7, 2020

You also can turn toward sports-themed times of year by hosting game days or team-specific events. Hold specials events to introduce new menu items, beverage concoctions or newly designed/revamped spaces. This can transform your establishment for one evening of pure joie de vivre. Encourage Interaction. Use your social media platforms.

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Social Media Entertainment Events Sports 301

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Participate in local events, such as festivals, quests, fundraisers, or sports tournaments. ” This will help you not just stand out among other establishments but take a special place in a customer’s mind. Host cooking classes for local residents, sharing culinary skills and knowledge.

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2024 Social Media Customer Experience Events 520

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

This is not to slight golfers (I try to be one on occasion myself), nor is it meant to infer those cooks need to play sports at all – it is a reference to wanting to be part of a team versus standing on a soapbox as an independent. The energy that a cook experiences is a direct result of this pride.

Uniforms 447

Uniforms Hiring Consumer Goods Communication 447

EATER

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Umi’s website says it has a “strictly enforced” dress code, which bars “ball caps, sneakers, athletic wear and sports jerseys,” but the couple says not only had Johnson worn those exact shoes to Umi before, but a woman at the bar, who was white, was also wearing sneakers. It escalated from there.

Website Management 353

Website Management Sports Customer Experience Reservations 353

EATER

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The “authentic Italian” section sports faux cast-iron street lamps, brick walls, Italian flag pillows, and paintings of tourist attractions like the Colosseum. I found something special, beautiful, and new. buffet-style meals in Iraq are relatively rare and special. Just like Eric Meurs, Martani was impressed. “I

Employee Relations 348

Employee Relations Travel Sports Social Media 348

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 14, 2022

COVID-19 can and does spread at home, in schools, during sporting events, and everywhere else that people gather. Nevertheless, the Court provided some guidance to OSHA: “[w]here the virus poses a special danger because of the particular features of an employee’s job or workplace, targeted regulations are plainly permissible.”

Sports 419

Sports 2022 Communication Events 419

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

After moving to Maquoketa in 2011, Radtke began creating special moments for Happy Joe’s guests as a server a year later. The enhanced Bar Program now offers an extensive line of standard drinks, beers, and wines along with 7 new, exciting signature drinks that have special ties to the Dickey’s Brand and story.

Franchise 450

Franchise Franchising Leadership Beverage 450

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 8, 2020

If your restaurant is counter service, have an email list signup sheet where your team can encourage them to sign up for the list to get updates about the business and first dibs at any special promos you may have in the pipeline. For your kitchen team, this could be a signature burger or sandwich special.

Front of House 370

Front of House Social Media Employee Relations Back of House 370

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Located on the Rio Grande, right next to the US-Mexico border, the city’s blend of Mexican and American culture has resulted in thriving arts, sports, and restaurant scenes. Their Special Events Room seats up to 40 in a U-shaped table configuration that allows everyone to eat and talk together. Final Thoughts.

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Dine-in Specials Back of House Book 146

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2024

This included schools, sports teams, hospitals, corporate officers, wedding venues, and much more. We recognized the immense potential Bojangles’ catering platform had for us in our markets and when beginning to execute, we first turned our attention to developing strong relationships within local businesses and organizations.

Catering 275

Catering Coaching Communication Customer Service 275

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Show your restaurants personality, team, and daily specials to keep your audience engaged. Share upcoming specials, exclusive discounts, or behind-the-scenes stories about your restaurant. Leverage User-Generated Content : Encourage guests to tag your restaurant in their photos and reviews.

2025 195

2025 Marketing Email Marketing Operations 195

Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

They specialize in breakfast staples, homestyle favorites and homey atmospheres—Perkins largely in the Midwest and East Coast and Huddle House in the South.  It also sports the chain’s new name and logo. The Atlanta-based company is hoping that more modern food and restaurants will help its brands break through with younger consumers.

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Fast Casual Front of House Back of House Leadership 130

Restaurant Clicks

APRIL 22, 2021

Philadelphians are as passionate about their sports as they are about almost anything else, especially those Eagles! The truth is, though, tickets to sporting events can be costly and require a lot of advance planning to attend. Philadelphia has an elite sports bar scene, giving you the best of both worlds. Well, you can!

Sports 78

Sports Bar Website Management Online Ordering 78

Culinary Cues

MAY 27, 2023

Dedicate the effort to make it special, make the time to allow everyone to sit down TOGETHER and break bread, talk, relax, and laugh together (front and back of the house). In restaurants, you may not find the time for structured sporting teams, but you can plan an occasional “team day” outside of work.

Technology 418

Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 418

7 Shifts

APRIL 13, 2021

Since opening, Canyons has served over a million fresh burgers, salads, shakes, and more to families, youth sports teams, church groups, dating couples, and corporate events. If we're having another drink special, they're getting a reminder before the shift. They also opened a sister restaurant, Gameday Fresh Grill, also in Woodstock.

Front of House 370

Front of House Point of Sale Back of House Franchise 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2024

At Donatos Pizza, our commitment to quality and community makes our pizza special, and being a part of that has been incredibly fulfilling." Donatos’ products are also served in 290 non-traditional locations (276 locations with Red Robin, nine sports and entertainment venues, and five REEF Kitchens).

Franchise 251

Franchise Franchising Leadership 2003 251

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Alternatively, you could opt for a common bar type such as a neighborhood, specialty, brewpub, or sports bar. Sports bars are a popular choice, as they offer a fun and festive atmosphere for watching games and enjoying drinks with friends. Regardless, your success will ultimately depend on your execution. Looking for some inspiration?

Bar 370

Bar License Email Marketing Customer Service 370

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

TEAM ENVIRONMENT Depending on others and they on you, picking up the slack when others falter, communicating with those who share a mission, working off each other like musicians in a band, and winning or losing as a unit makes for a truly dynamic environment like professional sport teams. They combine to create the “game” of cooking.

Employee Relations 449

Employee Relations Fine Dining Training Communication 449

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

. (“DRH”), one of the largest franchisees for Buffalo Wild Wings® ("BWW") with 64 sports bars across five states. ICV will combine the remaining DRH and JK&T Wings sports bars, which it acquired in October 2019, making the combined company the largest franchisee of BWW. Visit BuffaloWildWings.com.

Franchise 365

Franchise Franchising Customer Experience Customer Service 365

EATER

JULY 27, 2021

Here then are a handful of my favorite snack standouts, as well as recommended sport pairings — a fitting way to honor the athletes of Tokyo 2020. Pair with Sport Climbing Bouldering. This special edition uses cultured butter to create a salty-sweet nod to the heavily French-inspired Japanese pastry culture. Happy snacking.

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Sports Bar 2020 Specials 279

Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2020

You remember as a cook – the job that you did was never boring, filled with adrenaline, creative, and at its core – a dynamic team sport. We need to put loads of energy into bringing that back. This is what restaurants are all about and an industry without the energy that existed a short time ago will be shallow and certainly not the same.

Social Media 366

Social Media Entertainment Email Marketing Customer Experience 366

Ken Burgin

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Maybe do a special week every 3 months? Week of Sport – maybe this is team members nominating their favourite team and players. Or the sport that some of them play – lots of photo opportunities. Pile on the content, with a new post every day. Some of them you may support directly, others are just well recognised.

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Specials Sports Beverage Training 88