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.

Specials 195

Specials 2023 Social Media Email Marketing 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2020

Some PR ideas can be complex, which means taking valuable time away from running the restaurant, but here we’ve outlined five PR ideas restaurant owners and managers can implement in their restaurant this year that will generate attention for your business, while allowing them to stay focused on the day-to-day.

Social Media 407

Social Media Events Customer Service Customer Experience 407

Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2022

I had a call out of the blue from a former culinary student and co-worker at a four-diamond restaurant. 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.

Employee Relations 447

Employee Relations Workshop Events Social Media 447

ChowNow

JANUARY 27, 2021

Try sending out messages once a month, once every two weeks, or once a week. . 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.

Email Marketing 370

Email Marketing Marketing Online Ordering Front of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

We will discuss how to build customer communication and what aspects to prioritize to make your establishment stand out and thrive. Participate in local events, such as festivals, quests, fundraisers, or sports tournaments. In this case, you stand out among the other restaurants participating in the event because you are the organizer.

2024 520

2024 Social Media Customer Experience Events 520

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

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

New concepts, ghost kitchens, and delivery-only brands are popping up constantly, making it harder for any single restaurant to stand out. If your restaurant isnt showing up in search results, maintaining strong reviews , or engaging on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, youre missing out on a huge segment of potential diners.

2025 195

2025 Marketing Email Marketing Operations 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 7, 2020

You also can turn toward sports-themed times of year by hosting game days or team-specific events. Take it up a notch and use your time and space to make guests a part of your menu ideation process. Take it up a notch and use your time and space to make guests a part of your menu ideation process. Encourage Interaction.

Social Media 301

Social Media Entertainment Events Sports 301

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.

Sports 264

Sports Food Seasonal Menu Recruiting 264

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Your goal should never be to simply fill in a blank space on your schedule, but rather to find the right people to balance out your team. This also shows that the person has a goal and knows what it will take to get there. But desperation hiring is, more often than not, a terrible way to staff your kitchen.

Uniforms 447

Uniforms Hiring Consumer Goods Communication 447

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

“We’ve been working with Yelp since 2015, but decided we wanted to take things to the next level when we learned about Yelp Store Visits. 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. Showcase Ads : ?Showcase

Sports 384

Sports Point of Sale Entertainment Customer Experience 384

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). Encourage talk about food while on the job, take the time as a chef or manager to make “FOOD FACT” teaching moments throughout the day.

Technology 418

Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 418

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

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

" Take a listen here to learn about Scott Patterson's entrepreneurial venture into the world of coffee and reach out to Castiglia with any topic or guest suggestions at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. The user has full control over their account and can opt out of the secure service at any time. 20 at 4 p.m.

Kitchen Safety 515

Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 515

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. We really appreciate them being proactive and reaching out to us during a time that we couldn't even digest what was happening."

Online Ordering 530

Online Ordering Back of House Small Business Customer Service 530

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

You also need to be prepared to deal with any challenges that come with taking over an existing business. It's essential to have a well-thought-out business plan before starting a new bar as it will help you secure financing, attract investors, and ensure that your business is successful. Looking for some inspiration?

Bar 370

Bar License Email Marketing Customer Service 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. Check out my list of spots with the best happy hour in Nashville below!

Specials 148

Specials Online Ordering Bar Food Order 148

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii continues its national franchise expansion, it is seeking qualified, experienced, and passionate franchisees and multi-unit franchise operators to develop the break-out concept in select geographic markets. McAlister's to Grow. Wayback Burgers also announced that it has partnered with, Next Meats Co.

Franchising 450

Franchising Franchise Leadership Beverage 450

EATER

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Parents laugh, whipping out phones to capture the moment. The “authentic Italian” section sports faux cast-iron street lamps, brick walls, Italian flag pillows, and paintings of tourist attractions like the Colosseum. There’s a Mediterranean fish spot that wouldn’t look out of place in New England.

Employee Relations 348

Employee Relations Travel Sports Social Media 348

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

JANUARY 12, 2024

This included schools, sports teams, hospitals, corporate officers, wedding venues, and much more. by 2031, the window of opportunity to stand out among competitors slowly diminishes. With industry data projecting the catering and food service sector to reach $477.3B

Catering 275

Catering Coaching Communication Customer Service 275

7 Shifts

JULY 28, 2021

Maybe one of your servers just called in sick at the last minute, your shipment of inventory containing all the ingredients for tonight's dinner special never showed up or the plumbing is acting up again. It's time to bust out that clipboard and write a checklist. The problems mentioned above all have a quick, albeit annoying, fix.

Communication 430

Communication Management Management Front of House 430

Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2020

Dining out was unavailable and we got by, we re-introduced ourselves to cooking at home and dusted off those skills that had been dormant, or added some new ones that had here-to-for not existed. Cooks and chefs drifted out of the limelight and now even those career cooks were likely questioning their choice of jobs.

Social Media 366

Social Media Entertainment Email Marketing Customer Experience 366

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

So, let’s take inventory. 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.

Employee Relations 449

Employee Relations Fine Dining Training Communication 449

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

It was a wonderful opportunity to educate our guests on bycatch fish (which are the fish picked up in large nets that are typically thrown out) as well as smaller breeds and not the big-name fish (such as halibut, albacore, etc.), Invest in sustainability and take a long view Don’t be wary about upfront costs for sustainability.

Sustainability 450

Sustainability Waste Food Supply Recycling 450

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

JUNE 3, 2022

Here are a few ways to ensure you're scheduling with empathy: Get the schedule out in advance. Get the schedule done ahead of time and send it to employees with enough lead time that they can plan out their lives. Or perhaps even take a short trip to visit friends or family. Take a close look at your restaurant culture.

Tip Distribution 397

Tip Distribution Email Marketing Communication Coaching 397

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.

Franchising 365

Franchising Franchise Customer Experience Customer Service 365

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

As workplaces, sports and entertainment venues, schools, colleges and universities, and other places of business begin to resume operations, Aramark developed customized plans to create safe and hygienic dining experiences for everyone the company serves. Offering easy-to-assemble, take-home meals. Aramark Creates Safety Plans.

Food Safety 441

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 441

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Restaurants will adopt mobile-first hardware architectures and API-connected software platforms that can be unified at every digital touchpoint, from order taking at POS or self-service, to food prep in smart kitchens, to service in-house, and finally delivery to in-restaurant tables or the customer’s front door.

Mobile Ordering 539

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

In CGA’s latest COVID-19 Impact study, it was found that 62 percent of American consumers had been out to Bars/Restaurants since their local market re-opened. “Brands that take advantage of this sentiment will connect more deeply with consumers and maximize their brand visibility. Based on responses from 1,000 U.S.

2021 490

2021 Coupons Loyalty Program Consumer Goods 490

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Get ahead of the game– literally – by driving preorders for takeout ahead of big sports events. Here are our biggest tips for a preorder strategy that gets the most out of the upcoming kickoff. Play up the “FOMO” aspect by making it clear that these specials are limited and likely to sell out.

Social Media 195

Social Media Online Ordering Sports Inventory 195

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. What if you could catch the big game while still having a night out on the town? Well, you can!

Sports 78

Sports Bar Website Management Online Ordering 78

EATER

AUGUST 2, 2022

During visits home, my siblings and I like to fish out old bottles like bingo balls and gleefully announce their expiration dates — usually closer to our DOBs than the present day. These new spices are only available in special-edition small batches, and they sport a decidedly more modern design than other McCormick products.

Consumer Goods 264

Consumer Goods Food Order Online Ordering Design 264

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

. “While we know there is a pent-up demand for a return to dining in restaurants, we anticipate that our delivery and takeout business is here to stay as consumer needs continue to shift and they seek out different ways to experience IHOP favorites. Biscuit Belly Signs First Multi-Unit Deals. Wienerschnitzel Signs New Deals.

Franchising 474

Franchising Franchise Fast Casual Loyalty Program 474

7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2024

“If you aren’t taking accurate and consistent inventory at your restaurant, you’re missing out on a 20+% increase in profits,” our own D.J. They provide a social atmosphere and may feature live music, sports screenings, or themed nights. Your inventory is one aspect to keep track of to avoid overordering.

Food Truck 397

Food Truck Customer Service Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program 397

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

lines of business (Business Dining, Education, Healthcare Hospitality, Leisure, and Sports & Entertainment) beat the kitchen heat in sector championships to earn their spot in the national competition. Sports & Entertainment. Fifteen chefs from participating U.S. Over 100 chefs from Aramark’s U.S. Scott Simpson.

Delivery 323

Delivery Customer Experience Reservations Retail 323