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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. We searched high and low for every restaurant event idea out there, then boiled them down to what we believe are the most exciting and effective restaurant events to keep regulars ecstatic and new customers talking.

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Turning Your Outdoor Spaces into Winter Havens

Modern Restaurant Management

For many restaurateurs and brewery managers, outdoor patios and beer gardens are key moneymakers during warmer months. This broad applicability and versatility ensures consistent warmth across different areas of the resort, such as patios and dining areas, observation or event decks, and cold-weather areas.

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JBF Study: Independent Restaurants Are Actively Evolving

Modern Restaurant Management

The research stems from in-person chef interviews and a nationwide survey of more than 400 restaurant owners and operators spanning 47 states with respondents ranging from fine dining establishments to fast-casual venues, breweries, and caterers. "This Notably, establishments that embraced change reported stronger performance metrics.

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EVENTS: IMPROVING SALES AND PROFITS IN RESTAURANTS, CAFES, BREWERIES

Food Business

We are going to discuss two types of events: catering—guests’ special occasions, and experiential events—frequent events to draw in guests. Restaurants, cafes, and breweries are actively aware of their need to satisfy their guests in many different ways. Plan to have one person dedicated to making these events happen.

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[Case Study] How Shawn & Ed Brewing Simplified Scheduling and Event Management

7 Shifts

is a craft brewery in the heart of Dundas, Ontario, producing delicious beers sold through a variety of liquor stores as well as their own taproom. Beyond brewing, Shawn & Ed also host private events in their historic building—leaving them with more scheduling complexity than most other brewing companies.

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Five Tips for Celebrating Halloween at Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

As a restaurant, you’ve got the opportunity to feed into that joyful excitement with special events for the season, so grab the chance before the winter holidays takeover! Make sure the effort you’ve put into planning your Halloween party pays off by advertising sufficiently and strategically in the weeks leading up to the event.

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Best Prep for Super Bowl Off-Premise Programs

Modern Restaurant Management

Thiscan be done by offering discounts or special promotions to customers who have visited the restaurant multiple times during the event. Restaurants can leverage technology to maximize off-site revenue for events like the Super Bowl and March Madness in a few ways. This can help increase sales and attract new customers.