The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Cafes and coffee shops across the world are discovering the power of social media. While most coffee shops do not actively use social media channels to promote their business, it’s the best way! Yes, your social media coffee shop promotions can have a huge impact on bottom-line revenues.

Social Media 98

Social Media Loyalty Program Merchandise Point of Sale 98

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Event management companies must always be on the lookout for ways to promote their events and increase brand recognition within their audience. But how exactly should you use Instagram Stories for your event promotion? Well, let’s explore some approaches that every event company should seriously consider.

Events 188

Events Social Media Entertainment Take-out 188

Sling

AUGUST 8, 2024

Want to learn how to start an event planning business? In this article, we discuss some of the basic steps that can help you bring your dream of starting an event planning business to fruition. As your business grows, you can always expand into other types of events. Spectacular Event Planning). Weddings Are Us).

Events 78

Events License Hiring Website Management 78

Sling

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Restaurant social media marketing is more important for the success of your business than ever before. But what makes for an effective restaurant social media marketing program? But what makes for an effective restaurant social media marketing program? Tips For Restaurant Social Media Marketing.

Social Media 78

Social Media Marketing Customer Service Hiring 78

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Post about them on social media. Salt & Straw in Portland made “Saltie Salutes” part of their internal communication so employees can send each other recognition for jobs well done. Host a team social Teamwork and collaboration are essential for your operations to run smoothly. You can: Write them a thank you note.

Front of House 381

Front of House Social Media Back of House Sports 381

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

One of the best ways to build camaraderie among your restaurant staff is by encouraging open communication. These activities could be as simple as a monthly team dinner, a friendly cooking competition, or an outing to a local event. Leadership training should focus on communication, conflict resolution, and team-building.

2024 335

2024 Social Media Insurance Leadership 335

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

We will discuss how to build customer communication and what aspects to prioritize to make your establishment stand out and thrive. A social media presentation is crucial. Trend Two: Increasing the Importance of User-Generated Content (UGC) UGC serves as social proof and is more effective than direct advertising.

2024 208

2024 Social Media Customer Experience Events 208

Bingage

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Well, social media is a quite familiar term for everyone! When it comes to building a marketing strategy to increase restaurant business sales , social media and online marketing is an unavoidable element. and how to take photos that are customer-friendly and proper social media monitoring. Image Source.

Social Media 98

Social Media Marketing Consumer Goods Influencer 98

Culinary Cues

MAY 21, 2023

We are social animals who, for the most part, thrive on physical interaction. Like most living things, the desire to connect, communicate, and follow others has been apparent since the beginning of time. Being social and relying on social media are two entirely different things.

Technology 345

Technology Social Media Back of House Front of House 345

Future Food

MARCH 24, 2020

Eating with your eyes – Food, Design and Social Media. Social media and the Internet, in general, drive our ability to offload our opinions on every element in our lives. Use digital communications to draw customers in and then deliver the best. We live in a digital era where we are all critics.

Social Media 83

Social Media Design Food Customer Experience 83

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

7shifts provides a cloud-based team management and scheduling solution, allowing owners and managers to schedule restaurant employees , approve shift trades, and communicate with staff from one easy-to-use mobile app. With Team Communication, you can message individual staff members or the whole team about announcements or shift changes.

Management 367

Management Management Operations Mobile Ordering 367

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 7, 2024

." For cost-effective marketing, Chirone advises operators to leverage social media channels such as Yelp and local Google ads, utilize email and seek out local partnerships. "You Build an email list to communicate directly with customers, offering exclusive deals and updates at a low cost. "Consistency is key.

Marketing 188

Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Coupons 188

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

And we transformed it into a media company during a global pandemic in 2020. We became a global media company. Mine happened when I realized social media wasn’t about meeting new people — it was about communicating in a brand new way. It’s an essential tool for our restaurant and media company.

Social Media 370

Social Media Email Marketing Technology 2007 370

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

7shifts provides a cloud-based team management and scheduling solution, allowing owners and managers to schedule restaurant employees , approve shift trades, and communicate with staff from one easy-to-use mobile app. With Team Communication, you can message individual staff members or the whole team about announcements or shift changes.

Management 352

Management Management Operations Mobile Ordering 352

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

By offering social proof and trust, video testimonials encourage prospective customers to give your restaurant a try. Share in Email Blasts Integrating video testimonials into your email marketing campaigns makes the communication more personal and engaging. Promote on Social Media Social media is a must for video testimonials.

Marketing 100

Marketing Social Media Email Marketing Customer Experience 100

7 Shifts

JULY 30, 2021

From stand-out social media accounts, to good old-fashioned mail marketing, we'll walk you through 12 unique customer-driving ideas! From managing your budget to accounting and bookkeeping for national holidays and events, this document will be your year-long guide to tracking your restaurant's promotional strategy.

Email Marketing 370

Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program Website Management 370

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This can be achieved through a variety of tactics, such as media coverage, influencer partnerships and social media campaigns. Responding to customer feedback on social media, offering personalized experiences and creating original events are all PR strategies for building an engaged customer base.

Social Media 197

Social Media Employee Relations Food Safety Influencer 197

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2023

For restaurant owners or franchise managers, the importance of brand purpose and social responsibility can’t be overstated, especially when attracting the Gen Z demographic. This tech-savvy, socially conscious generation has distinct preferences and values that can significantly shape the success of your establishment.

Social Media 167

Social Media Loyalty Program Communication Website Management 167

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

They should also be outgoing and able to socialize with customers. Once your post is ready, you can share it directly with employees in the 7shifts app, as well as on social platforms. Bars are social, vibrant, and entertaining places so consider how your design will showcase this. Step 2: Track job candidates.

Bar 370

Bar License Email Marketing Customer Service 370

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Big parties, holiday specials, and private events are, too. Communicate better. Communication is always important for a successful restaurant team , and when things get busy during the holidays, it becomes absolutely essential. Events in the 7shifts calendar. The holiday season is upon us. Here's how: 1. Announcements.

Tip Distribution 370

Tip Distribution Hiring Communication Events 370

Culinary Cues

JUNE 7, 2021

This is how competent chefs are made. [] NOT SO SOCIAL MEDIA: Your brand can be easily destroyed through social media. Make the effort, make the contact, show respect, communicate frequently, and build a relationship with those who can become your “go to people” when support is what you need.

Social Media 450

Social Media Communication Café Take-out 450

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Employee communications tools When it comes to employee communications, texting and phone calls get the job done. Having a secure, business-centric communication tool allows you to share schedules and announcements instantly. Slack is a more general employee communication tool that also makes it easy to connect online.

Management 397

Management Management Email Marketing Point of Sale 397

7 Shifts

JULY 20, 2024

With over 5 billion people using social media globally, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok have become necessary tools for businesses to reach customers. From introducing your restaurant to fulfilling orders, you can use social media to drive more traffic to your establishment, in-person and digitally.

Social Media 221

Social Media Customer Experience Seasonal Menu Customer Service 221

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

COMMUNICATION. As much as communication is always the number one criticism of those on the receiving end – it will be even more so during times of crisis. Communicate profusely with your business guests – use all of the mediums available and make the communication positive and uplifting. CREATING A BUZZ. QUALITY FIRST.

Social Media 440

Social Media Communication Loyalty Program Training 440

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Many local restaurants have never touched advertising or social media; they've been the neighborhood's go-to spot for decades. What social media platforms do they use? See how they're branding themselves online and across social media and what kind of promotions they're running throughout the week.

Seating 221

Seating Email Marketing Marketing SEO 221

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 8, 2022

However, as a restaurant operator provides free WiFi service to customers they can go beyond “marketing” and leverages technology to not only capture valuable customer information but as the critical first step for powerful messaging, communication and relationship-building. Drive Organic Social Media.

Social Media 187

Social Media Loyalty Program Email Marketing Point of Sale 187

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

You’ve decided to focus on your restaurant's social media marketing. In this post, we'll explain what it is, why you need one, and what links you can add to give your social media marketing a jumpstart. Social Media platforms only allow you to attach one link to your bio which can be inconvenient.

Social Media 189

Social Media Online Ordering Seasonal Menu Email Marketing 189

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Communicate with Customers on Social Media. Meet your guests on social media. Promoting a business on social media is as easy as taking a photo of your meals and clicking the “Share” button. Such content showcases the brand favorably and works as social proof.

Marketing 203

Marketing Email Marketing Social Media SEO 203

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2021

That's where proper holiday work scheduling comes into play — and with the right combination of tools, organization, and communication, restaurants and their teams will soar through the holiday season with more ease than Santa on his sleigh. Are there any events that have special staffing needs? Table of Contents.

Seasonal Menu 370

Seasonal Menu Hiring Reference Mobile Ordering 370

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

You can use a newsletter to update them about a new location opening , special offers, menu upgrades, or food-based events. An email newsletter allows your business to communicate regularly with customers outside of your restaurant's four walls. Restaurants often use social media to target users.

Email Marketing 195

Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Point of Sale 195

7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

Give your employees the flexibility to swap shifts with their coworkers in the event of last-minute changes. This can be as large as supporting a social mission or as small as a commitment to creating a great place to work. Shout staff out on company social media pages like LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok.

Tip Distribution 397

Tip Distribution Email Marketing Communication Coaching 397

7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

Due to the volatile situation caused by COVID-19, restaurateurs across the globe are having to temporarily close their businesses to support social distancing. How to communicate your COVID-19 restaurant closure. Then share general updates with staff through your team communication tool. Here’s how to do that thoroughly.to

Social Media 312

Social Media Restaurant Law Employee Relations Communication 312

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

If they have outdoor dining and require all of their staff to wear masks and gloves, practicing social distancing in the restaurant, they should prominently display those things everywhere. Lastly, put up a sign that says your restaurant is open and practicing social distancing. Doing these things accomplishes that and then some.

Marketing 234

Marketing Social Media Food Safety Email Marketing 234

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Engage Your Team With Contests Grow your social following There is no underestimating the value of a solid email list or troop of social media followers for your restaurant’s bottom line. Recommended Reading: Restaurant Task Management: How to Communicate Tasks to Staff 4.

Front of House 370

Front of House Social Media Employee Relations Back of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2023

While some customers might be interested, it won't resonate with those who only come in on weekends, making the message irrelevant, or annoying, to them, and therefore “devaluing” all communications from you. Timing and context also play a role in creating “high value” communications.

Seating 180

Seating Innovation Marketing Loyalty Program 180

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2020

As a tool that collects a customer's demographic data, email address, contact information, social media details and more, CRM allows restaurant owners to use that data to solicit reviews, communicate regularly and run promotions through email and text. Prioritizing Social Media. Prioritizing Social Media.

Marketing 225

Marketing Social Media SEO Website Management 225

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In a world where third-party delivery apps dominate, securing customer loyalty through personalized rewards and direct communication is the equivalent of having the best table in a packed restaurant. Restaurants that can tap into their community with grassroots marketing build trust, awareness, and a loyal customer base.

Loyalty Program 88

Loyalty Program Social Media Small Business Customer Experience 88