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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 Revenue growth in 2024 was largely driven by menu price adjustments.

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Why ‘Homegating’ is Here to Stay

Modern Restaurant Management

Here are few of the technology advancements that we’ve seen influence many consumers to embrace “homegating” rather than make their way back to bars and stadium. Variety of Alcohol Options at Your Fingertips.

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From Consumption to Connection: Restaurant Promotion Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

It is crucial to create a customer journey map and understand through which channels a guest can potentially learn about your restaurant, how they make a decision to visit the establishment, and what factors influence this. Collaborate with local breweries to pair different pizzas with craft beers for a tasty and educational experience.

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

ChowNow

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. If you dont have this position in-house, collaborate with a local brewery, winery, or distillery.

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CHEFS AND COOKS: A GUIDE TO BUILDING YOUR BRAND AND CAREER

Culinary Cues

Spend some time on a farm, a ranch, a fishing boat, a cheese making shop, an artisan bread bakery, a vineyard, brewery, or distillery – when you know the ingredient, what it takes to grow or raise it, fish, or produce it, shape or bake it, then you will be able to understand it and respect it through your cooking.

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The Best Restaurant Marketing Tips

Modern Restaurant Management

Camden Town Brewery and their drinkable ad campaign. One restaurant marketing tip is to find micro-influencers in your restaurant location, and host a micro-influencer free dinner party where you invite those with 2K+ followers for a night of fun and free food in your restaurant. An app-first experience for restaurant chains.

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Eater’s Guide to the Canadian Rockies

EATER

And most recently a locavore, mountain-to-table food movement has built on these overlapping historical influences and endemic Rocky Mountain ingredients to create bold meals fit for the breathtaking setting. The woodsy Three Bears Brewery and Restaurant brings the outdoors in with forest-inspired dining rooms.

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