7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

s Union Market District, sits the modern Mexican restaurant Destino. Screenshot taken from Google There aren’t many topics in the restaurant industry as hotly-debated as tipping. Restaurant workers, who rely on tips to supplement their income, are torn on the subject. Twenty minutes east of the White House, in D.C.’s

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. And the big restaurant brands are only getting bigger , making it even harder to stand out. You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The habits of diners have changed, and our approach to off-premise along with it. The easiest way to get your food out there is by partnering with a third-party delivery app. While easy, this way ends up costing more in the short term, does not contribute to long-term growth, and can end up hurting your business.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

So you want to open up your very own coffee shop. For your coffee shop to reach that status, it has to be done right. In this guide, we'll go through everything you need to open a new coffee shop, from market research to buying coffee to hiring the best team. This research will dictate your hours of operation and pricing plans!

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

So you want to open a restaurant. Maybe it’s to take your grandmothers’ recipes to the masses. Maybe you want to share your love of tacos with the world. A place to call your own, perhaps? The dream of opening a restaurant is held by many, and it hasn’t been sullied by the pandemic. How to Buy a Restaurant.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. Or the restaurant that always delivers on-time and throws in some extras. The ideal customer for your business is the one who comes back time and time again. Growing a loyal customer base is a key to growing your business and keeping it profitable year-over-year.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 23, 2021

If you're having trouble finding great people to work in your restaurant, you're not alone. There's a labor shortage impacting the restaurant industry, made tougher by the pandemic. According to 7shifts' restaurant industry data , shifts scheduled are recovering at a slower rate than sales.

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7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2020

It’s no surprise that restaurants have been hit hard during the COVID-19 health crisis. However, pivoting your business model to takeout and delivery is not always the best—or only—option your restaurant has to boost sales during this time. Available from our sister restaurant @unasaskatoon for pickup or delivery.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Having an online presence that’s consistent, accessible, and engaging is one of the best ways for your restaurant to make a great first impression to prospective customers. You wake up, have a coffee, and decide that it’s a perfect day to go out for a nice brunch. Not convinced? Picture this: It’s a Sunday.

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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

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

While your restaurant may feature a diverse menu, delicious food, a great ambiance, and excellent customer service, you will still struggle to build a customer base without promoting it. The fact is that running a successful restaurant is more than just offering good food and good service. Emphasize Best-Selling Items.

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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.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 24, 2020

The outbreak of COVID-19 in early 2020, and subsequent social distancing and self-isolation protocols have wreaked havoc on restaurant workers everywhere. With most restaurants operating on dine-out only, and many having closed their doors, restaurant staff are left with hours reduced—or out of a job entirely.

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7 Shifts

JULY 21, 2020

Every industry is feeling the impact of COVID-19, but restaurants face some of the most difficult challenges. It takes money to make money, and restaurants desperately need to make money to survive COVID-19 in the short and long term. Restaurants already run on razor-thin margins , meaning every penny counts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Not too long ago, the restaurant storefront and menu helped to attract customers, but now an online presence is more important than ever. The battle for visibility is no longer in your street presence but in web search results. So how do you optimize your online presence and dominate local search results? Your schedule.

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Restaurant Engine

OCTOBER 11, 2023

It’s key to engage with your customers through their online reviews. Just as important, though, is using your strong, positive online reviews to leverage trust and loyalty in your restaurant. Your happy, satisfied customers are your brand ambassadors and pivotal to your marketing strategy.

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Restaurant Engine

JANUARY 25, 2023

A website developer can help you take your website to the next level. Wondering if you need to redesign your website? Starting a restaurant and need to create a website? Either way, you need a website developer to help you with one of the most important marketing tools for your website.

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Restaurant Engine

MARCH 15, 2023

Check out these amazing tactics to drive people to your website. How’s your website traffic? Restaurants all over the country want similar things. The most important thing they generally want is more customers One key to increasing customers is to fine-tune your website and draw traffic to it.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

As a restaurant owner, you know how difficult it is to win a customer's attention and make them keep coming back to your restaurant. Benefits of having an engaging newsletter. 6 Tips on Creating a Winning Restaurant Newsletter. 10 Restaurant Newsletter Ideas. Benefits of having an engaging newsletter.

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Restaurant Engine

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Follow these tips to get your food truck off the ground. So, if you’re dreaming of starting your own food truck, you’re in the right place. Convenience is key, and your new food truck can leverage this trend. Before you start your food truck business, you want to do these five things. #1: billion in 2023?

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Restaurant Engine

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Update your content regularly to encourage repeat website visits. According to experts, nearly 80% of people will visit a restaurant’s website before dining in or taking out food. That’s a large majority of your customers. According to one source, the average website load speed is around 10-15 seconds.

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Next Restaurants

MARCH 8, 2022

We come across them every day inside restaurants or on sidewalks – these fun, charming, and rustic signs with funny quotes or mouthwatering menus that showcase a restaurant’s food style and make you stop dead in your tracks. . But first, a quick look at why restaurant chalkboard art is social media-friendly.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

So you want to open a restaurant. Maybe it’s to take your grandmothers’ recipes to the masses. Maybe you want to share your love of tacos with the world. A place to call your own, perhaps? The dream of opening a restaurant is held by many, and it hasn’t been sullied by the pandemic. How to Buy a Restaurant.

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Restaurant Engine

MARCH 27, 2024

Google is one of the top review platforms, so make sure to increase your reviews, here. Did you know that trust is key for restaurant customers? And did you know that nearly 75% of diners say they trust a restaurant with positive reviews over one without? You do this by knowing your customer base.

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Social Hospitality

AUGUST 25, 2019

When it comes to digital marketing for restaurants , there are various avenues to explore. Restaurant Chatbots can converse with customers without the need for human labor. Why Do Chatbots Play a Role for Restaurant Businesses? Why Do Chatbots Play a Role for Restaurant Businesses? Showcase Your Menu.

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Next Restaurants

APRIL 15, 2022

Did you know that 90% of guests research a restaurant on the internet before visiting it? . What’s more, 57% of these folks view the restaurants’ websites before choosing the one they should visit. In other words, if a new customer arrives at your doorstep, they most likely found out about you on the web.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Restaurant industry insiders offer their insights on F&B trends we can expect to see in 2024. 2023 Trends at a Glance Persistent Planners : When life gets busy, DoorDash’s schedule ahead feature makes it even easier to check everything off your list and ensure it arrives right when you need it.

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Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Choose your most popular dishes to live at the top of your menu. With rising food costs from inflation and your need to stay on top of your revenue, it’s never been more important to fine-tune all of your costs. In this article, we look at nine tips to maximize profits from your restaurant’s menu.

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Sling

JUNE 14, 2023

As a restaurant owner, you know that keeping your business afloat is all about the bottom line. And though you’ve worked hard to get where you are, you know it’s time to focus on increasing your restaurant’s profit margin. Table of contents What is a restaurant profit margin?

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Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Research several POS solutions to find the one that best fits your needs. When it’s time to purchase a point-of-sale solution for your restaurant, it’s a big decision and one you want to research thoroughly. Your staff will be more efficient and more productive. Finally, your POS solution will pay for itself.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Everybody needs to eat, so the sale of food will never go out of fashion. Seventy-two percent of people choose a restaurant based on comments and images shared by others on Facebook, according to a study by Social Media Monthly. This article will explore seven tips on using Facebook Ads to increase your market share of customers.

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Restaurant Engine

AUGUST 9, 2023

Taking your restaurant to the next level requires various actions. You’re a busy restaurant owner or manager, and while your business is growing, you’d like to really up the ante. The good news is that we have compiled five tips to take your restaurant to the next level. Have employee events.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 28, 2024

The long answer: it can cost much, much more to actually get a food truck business off the ground–depending on who you are, where you are, and what your goals may be. Food trucks have been a source of growing interest for the food and restaurant industry, and for good reason.

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Buzztime Business

MAY 3, 2023

Spoiler alert: Mom is going to have a very good Mother’s Day. 1) Make Mother’s Day Eve Your Signature Holiday Mom deserves more than one day, right? 1) Make Mother’s Day Eve Your Signature Holiday Mom deserves more than one day, right? Host a “Mother’s Day Eve” as one of your Mother’s Day promotions.

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Bingage

MARCH 18, 2023

When you think about shopping or eating out, you might click on your favourite brand. Building up your customer retention rate is way more profitable than just focusing on acquiring new ones. Although it’s great to have strategies in place to convert new customers into repeat customers. Am I right? Do you know why? Did you know?

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

How to Deal with Legal Regulations Affecting Your New Restaurant There’s no universal checklist for all of the necessary licenses, permits, inspections, postings, and signage for your new restaurant. These requirements vary greatly between states, cities, restaurant types, and even counties and neighborhoods.

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Apicbase

AUGUST 5, 2022

Some restaurants immediately thrive in a new location, while others can barely keep their heads above water. But while one attracts a large crowd, the other seems to have more staff than guests. If you look under the bonnet, you will see that struggling businesses often lack a clear restaurant marketing plan.

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