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2022 Predictions: A Look at What Awaits Hospitality Tech Next Year (and Beyond)

Modern Restaurant Management

Here is what possibly awaits the restaurant and food tech industries in the months/years to come: Restaurants Will Invest in Bridging E-commerce and Real Commerce. The pandemic has forever upended restaurants, wineries, breweries, entertainment venues, businesses that had been reluctant to embrace technology.

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Restaurant Design Trends for 2021

Modern Restaurant Management

In addition, the open and visible cook line kitchens are a new age design so that the patrons can see the preparation of food and the cooking process. Patrons have always cared about the caliber of the food, but now it is as much about the dining experience as it is about the fare.

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Eat, Drink and Be Merry: Properly Prepping Your Bar for the Holiday Rush

Modern Restaurant Management

Forecasting weekly ordering now becomes critical as you don’t want to run out of a well-performing holiday stout, or on the flipside, carry over a Christmas beer into 2023. At this time of year, customers look forward to (and are willing to pay for) new and special experiences, especially when it comes to food and beverage.

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Picking Up Curbside: How to Improve Your Restaurant’s Curbside Service and Why It’s Here to Stay

Modern Restaurant Management

There’s the table-wedged-in-the-doorway approach, where one brave soul in full PPE hands off an order over a barricade of restaurant furniture. There’s also the call-us-when-you-get-here model, where the order scoots out just in time to be dropped through a rear window or popped trunk. Let us count the ways.

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Best Prep for Super Bowl Off-Premise Programs

Modern Restaurant Management

With the Super Bowl and March Madness coming up, restaurant owners should be preparing now in order to capitalize on the influx of online orders. Offer gift card promotions to customers who purchase a certain amount of food or drink duringthe Super Bowl. This can help increase sales and also encourage repeat business.

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

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Everything from food to labor is getting more expensive, which means restaurant margins are tighter than ever. The right marketing strategy helps you get the most out of every dollar by increasing customer retention , boosting order volume, and encouraging repeat visits. Even if your food is incredible, youre not operating in a vacuum.

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

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Are your regulars ordering the same drink and entree every time they come in? An easy way to collect customer emails is through your online ordering system. 1) Pop-Up Collaborations Partner with other local businesses, like a bakery, brewery, coffee shop, roastery, or food truck, for exclusive menu items or drinks.

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