Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Improving your restaurant profit and profit margins are critical factors that directly impact the financial health and overall success of your restaurant. It’s like having a compass that guides you towards maximizing profits and minimizing expenses. What is Restaurant Profit Margin and Why Should It Improve?

Fast Casual 123

Fast Casual Fine Dining Food Truck Loyalty Program 123

Social Hospitality

JUNE 22, 2020

The restaurant and food industry is one of the many to take advantage of the marketing opportunities Instagram offers. Restaurants across the globe now use Instagram to advertise their wares and, many even create bespoke dishes which are designed specifically to be shown off on the platform. Plan Ahead. High Days and Holidays.

Marketing 440

Marketing Social Media Advertising Influencer 440

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Did you know that three in four customers will visit a restaurant's website before dining at that restaurant? In an era when enabling online ordering is essential to running a restaurant, having an online presence for your restaurant is critical. Restaurant website builders make your website easy to update and maintain.

Website Management 370

Website Management Online Ordering SEO Hiring 370

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 8, 2022

Building and maintaining a successful restaurant business isn’t easy. A repeat sale is 30 percent the cost of attracting a new customer, and repeat customers are walking advocates / marketers to new customers, ultimately generating more revenue–and reliable revenue–for less cost. Real-Time Offers.

Loyalty Program 181

Loyalty Program Social Media Email Marketing Point of Sale 181

Buzztime Business

MARCH 12, 2024

After dealing with slow weekend nights for months, you’ve decided to attract more customers by hosting a live trivia night at your restaurant. However, without proper promotion and marketing you’ll be investing in a night as slow as any other. Great idea! But where do you begin? However, great prizes always sweeten bragging rights.

Social Media 78

Social Media Email Marketing Events Customer Experience 78

Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A state-of-the-art restaurant POS System, specifically tailored for bars and restaurants, streamlines transactions, inventory management, and customer service, ensuring that business owners can focus on what they do best—serving their patrons. What are your profit margins? So, you always know what to reorder and when.

POS 164

POS Bar Point of Sale Front of House 164

7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

While you must follow the strict guidelines to ensure the safety of your staff and customers, that’s not to say you can’t take advantage of an empty restaurant to improve your knowledge of restaurant management, running a business, and creating a recipe for success when you eventually get back to business as usual.

Book 370

Book Management Management Restaurant Law 370

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Starting a successful restaurant requires passion, hard work and persistence. It also requires money to open a restaurant and build it out, buy equipment and finance the operation until it reaches break-even. Create a Restaurant Business Plan. Getting Your Restaurant Business Loan. Table of Contents. Table of Contents.

Document 393

Document Cash Management Small Business Take-out 393

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

So you want to open a restaurant. The dream of opening a restaurant is held by many, and it hasn’t been sullied by the pandemic. Despite the unfortunate closures, new restaurants are opening every day, and at rates close to what they were prior to March of 2020. Buying a restaurant is, in many cases, the budget-friendly option.

License 195

License Equipment Certification Information 195

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

According to a survey conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence, 40% of Americans are ordering more food for takeout and delivery now than they were before the pandemic. This rise in digital interactions has made it critical for restaurants to have well-designed websites. How to build your restaurant’s website.

Design 397

Design Social Media Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 397

Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

March 2023 13 Expert Tips for Effective Employee Communication March 2023 11 Types of Job Shifts Managers Should Know March 2023 What Is Incentive Pay and How Does it Work? March 2023 What Is a Human Resource Management System (HRMS)?

Article 78

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Chowly

APRIL 17, 2024

Introduction In the dynamic realm of restaurant marketing, two industry leaders, Targetable and Chowly, are forging a united path forward. Their recent insights, shared on a Hospitality Hangout podcast episode, shed light on innovative strategies tailored to improve digital marketing for SMBs.

Marketing 52

Marketing Social Media Email Marketing Online Ordering 52

Chowly

MARCH 28, 2024

Introduction In our recent conversation with Matt Rolfe , an experienced hospitality leadership coach, we explored strategies for improving restaurant profitability through transformative leadership and behavioral coaching. While Matt excels in profit enhancement and inventory management, his true passion lies in leadership development.

Leadership 105

Leadership Coaching Sustainability Customer Experience 105

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 15, 2021

These steps are tried and true, and have guided the franchisors I’ve worked with to the opening of 750 successful new franchise locations. These steps are tried and true, and have guided the franchisors I’ve worked with to the opening of 750 successful new franchise locations. Take the Time to Understand Your Market.

Franchise 204

Franchise Franchising Employee Relations Fast Casual 204

7 Shifts

JANUARY 7, 2021

With a new year comes new challenges, and after the year for the industry that was 2020, we want to help set your restaurant up for success in 2021. As restaurants reopen and business starts to pick up again, it’s important you pick up your marketing plan, too. Which is where your restaurant marketing plan comes in.

Marketing 195

Marketing 2021 SEO Loyalty Program 195

Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

Thankfully, the restaurant industry has bounced back from those difficult times, but one thing is still true–supply chain challenges continue to be obstacles that cannot be overlooked. Reliable, quality food suppliers for restaurants are one of the few key components that a dining establishment must have to remain operational.

Food Supply 98

Food Supply Online Ordering Food Truck Food Order 98

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

What is the ongoing goal for all restaurant owners and managers? Whether that be via restaurant operations, menu improvements, or services, there are quite a few criteria that restaurant owners constantly juggle to create the perfect balance. Create A Successful Marketing Plan.

Operations 219

Operations Website Management Social Media Customer Service 219

Social Hospitality

JUNE 22, 2020

The restaurant and food industry is one of the many to take advantage of the marketing opportunities Instagram offers. Restaurants across the globe now use Instagram to advertise their wares and, many even create bespoke dishes which are designed specifically to be shown off on the platform.

Marketing 195

Marketing Social Media Advertising Influencer 195

Bingage

MARCH 18, 2023

However, If you’ve visited back the place/store/brand for the second, fourth, or fifth time to purchase then the brand has a good customer retention marketing strategy. As a business owner, it should be your goal to have Customer retention strategies in place to help guide visitors to the next stage in the journey. Am I right?

Loyalty Program 98

Loyalty Program Social Media Email Marketing Customer Service 98

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

Are you opening a restaurant in 2020? As you plan out your concept, location, menu, staffing, and marketing, take a read through the advice left by hundreds of restaurateurs to ensure you’re set up for success in 2020. Advice for opening a restaurant from restaurateurs 1. Congrats! ?? And good luck. Dawn Tyndall, Clean Juice.

2020 335

2020 Hiring Cash Management Education 335

7 Shifts

MAY 17, 2022

The restaurant industry has long been associated with long hours, hot-headed chefs, and an intense working environment that only the most passionate could handle. Even before the pandemic hit, there's been a growing feeling that the restaurant industry has to do better when it comes to employee experience. What is restaurant culture?

Insurance 370

Insurance Leadership Customer Experience Sports 370

7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2021

As a headline, it's become a familiar refrain, and as a challenge for restaurant owners, it's become a pylon that restaurateurs have had — or will have — to safely navigate around in order to protect margins and establish restaurant cost control. When a new wage is introduced, it becomes a fixed labor cost that a restaurant carries.

Inventory 195

Inventory Food Supply Seasonal Menu Food Order 195

MadMobile

APRIL 20, 2023

However, sometimes managing social media marketing can feel overwhelming and almost like a second job. Platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and now Tik Tok can offer your restaurant promotional content that can help you build relationships one post at a time. What are the best social media platforms for restaurants?

Social Media 98

Social Media Online Ordering Customer Experience Back of House 98

Cheetah

MAY 17, 2021

That’s how much the American COVID-19 Rescue Plan has put towards the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). Billion in financial support have already been distributed to over 21,000 restaurants within the first week alone. Who Manages the Restaurant Revitalization Fund? What Can Restaurant Operators Do with the Funds?

Webinar 143

Webinar Point of Sale Food Truck Government 143

7 Shifts

JANUARY 20, 2023

Super Bowl Sunday is one of the most important days for restaurants across the United States. On this day, millions of people gather to watch the biggest game of the year, and many of them do so at restaurants and bars. This means big business for restaurants, and a surge in customers and sales. In 2019, diners spent $81.30

Specials 195

Specials 2023 Social Media Email Marketing 195

Touch Bistro

JUNE 1, 2021

With your diners spending so much time in their inboxes, there’s no question that email is a marketing channel you can’t afford to ignore. With your diners spending so much time in their inboxes, there’s no question that email is a marketing channel you can’t afford to ignore. That’s where our email marketing guide comes in.

Email Marketing 52

Email Marketing Marketing Information Design 52

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In a social media-heavy world, the visual appeal of a restaurant has become more important than ever. Instagram is now reshaping the way diners consume their food, and in return restaurants have changed to accommodate the need for “ Instagrammable ” experiences. Source: [link] No wonder Instagram has the impact it does.

Marketing 284

Marketing Social Media SEO Consumer Goods 284

ChowNow

JANUARY 22, 2021

Now that you’ve invested in your own restaurant app for online ordering , your next question is likely, “How do I encourage my customers to use it?”. In fact, diners who download restaurant apps order twice as often as diners who don’t, according to ChowNow internal data. Market your restaurant app via email.

Email Marketing 148

Email Marketing Mobile Ordering Social Media Download 148

Sling

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Note how the business manages its employees , markets its products, provides customer service , and develops its business model. Whether you want to open a bakery, a coffee shop , a cafe , or a restaurant , you’re going to have to operate under some very high standards. Good for you! And that’s OK.

Restaurant Law 78

Restaurant Law Customer Experience Customer Service Employee Relations 78

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2022

More than anything else, when I was in restaurant kitchens I looked forward to planning and testing the next set of menu changes. A stale menu is not cost effective, ignorant of quality issues with ingredients, uninspiring for employees, and just plain boring. Are you up to it? Winter is, by far my favorite season to plan menus.

Seasonal Menu 308

Seasonal Menu Front of House Presentation Menu 308

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2022

More industries are becoming highly data-driven and the restaurant industry is no exception. For example, it's possible to track when restaurant employees clock in for their shift or which menu item performs the best. Are there other ways restaurants can use reports to succeed? Overview: Reporting in the Restaurant Industry.

Point of Sale 192

Point of Sale POS Download Loyalty Program 192

Touch Bistro

MAY 8, 2021

No restaurant POS system is a one-size-fits-all solution. And with so many options out there, finding the best restaurant POS system for your venue can be a lot of work. This free POS guide helps you cut through the noise and compare the best restaurant POS systems on the market.

POS 98

POS Demo Pricing Take-out 98

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

And, with so many people following a wide range of dietary restrictions and lifestyles, many restaurants have started trying to offer “Create Your Own” options to a market that is growing in popularity. ” The Genghis Grill team aims to give customers choice and control in ways that no other restaurant can.

Dietary Restrictions 184

Dietary Restrictions Online Ordering Fast Casual Customer Experience 184

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Improving your restaurant’s SERP rankings can help generate more online visibility and subsequently more online sales. Six Tips to Improve Your Restaurant’s Local SERP Rankings. Here are six tips to help your restaurant’s local SERP rankings. Commercial intent is key when it comes to keywords for restaurants.

SEO 177

SEO Social Media Audits Point of Sale 177

Open for Business

APRIL 9, 2024

Loyalty is more than a frequent guest punch card or a points-based rewards program in the restaurant world. So why does loyalty matter so much to restaurants? Building a base of loyal regulars in a crowded and competitive industry can give your restaurant a significant advantage. Quick Links What is loyalty for restaurants?

Loyalty Program 78

Loyalty Program Social Media Email Marketing Point of Sale 78

Open for Business

MAY 2, 2023

Restaurant marketing attracts new customers, keeps regulars coming back, and sets one restaurant apart from the crowd. It’s more important than ever to make savvy marketing central to your business. Quick links What is restaurant marketing? Quick links What is restaurant marketing?

Marketing 78

Marketing Email Marketing Social Media SEO 78

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 17, 2022

And ultimately, as the coffee sector has developed, technology has become more important across the supply chain. Smith is the Director of Marketing at Just Love Coffee Roasters in Tennessee and Ed Thompson is the company’s Director of Operations. But why has it accelerated at such a fast rate? And where might it end up in the future?

Technology 188

Technology Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety 188