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The 11 Best Restaurant Event Ideas That Actually Bring In New Customers And Keep Regulars Excited

ChowNow

Maybe hosting an event could pump some new life into your restaurant. You need ideas that will wow new customers and get the regulars excited to come back in. But first, lets look at three vital steps to guarantee that any event you hold will get the results youre looking for.

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Food Safety and Transparency Are the Lifeblood for Operators

Modern Restaurant Management

Few scenarios strike more fear into a restauranteur’s heart than the prospect of serving food to patrons that makes them sick. Besides the obvious impact on customers, it can be extremely difficult to rebound from such an event as word spreads and casts doubt over the establishment’s reputation. Traceability Is Essential.

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The Ultimate Guide To Restaurant Marketing: Strategies for Restaurant Operators In 2025

ChowNow

Everything from food to labor is getting more expensive, which means restaurant margins are tighter than ever. Whether its a loyalty program, strategic promotions, or email marketing campaigns, great marketing isnt just about attracting new customersits about keeping the ones you already have coming back.

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The American Restaurant 2022 (Post Pandemic)

Culinary Cues

Of, course the food must be tasty and appealing at some level and above all else – consistent. How convenient you might ask: we barely need to slow down our cars and roll down the window when our food arrives – that’s convenience. This was (is) the design of classic coffee houses, speakeasys, and corner cafes for generations.

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The Great Birria Boom

EATER

How two Mexican-American birrieros made the beloved dish a sensation in America In 2005, two Mexican-American teenagers from LA met at the fair in Coatzingo, Puebla, during Semana Santa, or Holy Week, a time when countless Mexican-American families head back to their family’s hometowns all over Mexico to visit relatives.

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A Comprehensive Guide To Restaurant Profit Margins For All Restaurant Types

7 Shifts

Variable costs Variable costs depend on your restaurant’s level of activity, including food and beverage costs, labor costs, and supplies. COGS is a restaurant metric that includes everything you spend on food and drinks to make the dishes you serve. Reduce your bills by opting for energy-efficient appliances and lighting.

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FULL HOUSE, ALL HANDS ON-DECK

Culinary Cues

The anxiety building up to a full house in the hotel packed with a series of food events has made it impossible to relax. The battery of cooks and service staff are the extended hands of the chef – the people who will execute a meal, an event, as it has been envisioned. Well, here we go. Things looked good.