Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2020

It's reported that with as little as a five percent increase in customer retention, a business can improve its overall profits by up to 25 percent. Many businesses have introduced touch-free payment options and menus to improve customer experience during the pandemic. First, consider adopting a touchless loyalty system.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2020

Fast-forward to today, in the middle of a global pandemic, delivery orders now make up 60, 70 or 80 percent of business revenue for restaurants. When the data sits with a marketplace, they could then start sending a restaurant’s customers coupons to different restaurants…the competition. Data is everything.

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Indoor Media

JANUARY 22, 2021

If you want to get ahead in this world, you’ll need to get busy. If you’re a small business, you need to be advertising locally, effectively, and immediately. Depending on your business, it may feel difficult to design a new campaign from scratch. Many coupon builders today will only help companies design online ads.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2021

Alignable’s July Rent Report has just been released, based on a poll of 5,911 small business owners that concluded last week. Times are even tougher for 64 percent of nonprofits, 50 percent of entertainers/artists, 48 percent of small businesses in the transportation sector, and 43 percent of event planners.

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Indoor Media

JUNE 17, 2020

Every small business is unique. While we are a bit biased and believe our advertising is the first, best way to advertise for all small businesses, we also believe that every business owner should explore the best way to advertise for themselves. Step 2: Identify Your Business Objective.

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Indoor Media

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The warm weather meant a great boom for many restaurants and businesses, and outdoor dining helped a semblance of normalcy return to their sales. With chaos in the air, business owners have to get creative — and we’re here to help. When an opportunity presents itself, submit a description of your business and your newsworthy story.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

On one hand, TPO services eat into profits, may increase delivery time and have the potential to disrupt business models. The mandatory fee is typically 20 to 30 percent of any given order—a margin that may impact small business owners who do not have the cost built into their business models.

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Indoor Media

AUGUST 8, 2020

Simple, classic, effective – the oil change coupon is a slick way into your customer’s heart! Oil change coupons can be used in all kinds of coupon advertising – paid social media ads, direct mail postcards, and grocery store receipts. 3 Reasons Oil Change Coupons Are So Effective. How to Calculate Coupon Profitability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2022

Many people make the mistaken assumption that franchises are not local businesses. Small businesses are the backbone of communities across the country. Unfortunately, many people do not equate a franchise with a locally owned business. Franchises make up a large portion of businesses in the U.S.

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Indoor Media

MARCH 1, 2021

This year, make it your goal to improve your small business’s online presence. For some, that will mean creating a website or claiming a business in google listings. Many people don’t realize that all influencers and big businesses use a range of social media tools to create and monitor content.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Happy hour promotions can help build brand loyalty and create a sense of community around your business. Small plates, appetizers, and finger foods are great happy hour staples as it's all about grazing and trying new things. To encourage loyalty, you can give regulars coupons or a loyalty card that they can use to get discounts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2021

Luckily that’s easier today with mobile advertising and restaurant owners should consider embracing this modern technology to market their business effectively. Remember, you are trying to entice visitors in the vicinity to come into your business so the offer should be fairly compelling and make it convenient for them to do so.

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Sling

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

It’s vital to get it just right in order to set the best tone for your business going forward. Our experts have created a list of proven grand opening ideas for small businesses that will help you get the word out and host the best event possible. Grand Opening Ideas For Small Businesses. 6) Pass Out Flyers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

After seeing a slowdown at the end of June and first week of July, comp sales for dine-in in full-service restaurants have been showing some small improvements in recent weeks. Food and beverage manufacturers and restaurants, deemed essential business in many states, continue operating despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

From smarter hiring to prepping for busy seasons, were sharing strategies that work across small bistros and bustling chains alike. Our goal is simple: give you tools to streamline operations, cut costs, and grow your business without burning out. Small perks go far too. Plan extra stock for busy seasons too.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

New Bar Options You'll need to decide on the exact business structure. However, it can be expensive and you may not have as much control over the business. This could be a good choice if you find a business that is already established and has a loyal customer base. An alternative is to buy an existing bar that is up for sale.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2020

Key takeaways: Most restaurants (64 percent) feel optimistic for the future, but their biggest challenge (47 percent) has been shifting their business model to adapt to online ordering. Having Online Ordering set up for your business means you are more likely to re-open and be more optimistic about your business.

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Indoor Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

2020 was one of the most difficult years for small businesses. Your biggest competition may not always be a business similar to your own, but rather whoever is pushing the strongest campaign in your area. Zero in on what makes your business special, and make this the focal point of your campaign.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2022

If you offer an exclusive coupon for accessing the menu digitally, customers will forget about the paper menus even quicker. If you’re sharing your menu with a QR code, you can easily update the web version of your menu as often as you’d like without costing you anything or disturbing your business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

The foot traffic “show-up” business of QSR is being plunged into a digital catch-up. Take it Local : A large number of QSR locations are franchised, meaning the owner is operating similar to a small business. Deal or No Deal : The coupon, the freebie, the buy one/get one.

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Indoor Media

JANUARY 18, 2021

If you’re wary of coupon advertising — don’t be. Coupon advertising is one of the easiest ways to get new customers in the door and promote brand familiarity. Whether you’re a new business in your area or just trying to excite your regulars all over again, coupons can be a great way to reach out.

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Indoor Media

MARCH 11, 2021

Today, whether you’re running a print ad or advertising through an online platform — you’re going to want to design the best dry cleaning coupons possible. Coupons are one of the easiest promotions to keep track of because customers must turn them in to take advantage of your special. Why Use Coupons?

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Indoor Media

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Have you ever thought about posting your auto repair coupons online? If you’ve done even a little bit of research, you’ve probably noticed that few coupon sites accommodate small businesses. Coupons.com , RetailMeNot.com , and the like primarily distribute coupons for consumer packaged goods and big-box retailers.

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Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MAY 18, 2020

If you’re in the middle of a low period, you compete for the small target audience of customers with all other businesses in the region. Making special offers is one of the classic hospitality training tips that works for any type of business. Offer time-sensitive deals and coupons. Follow Social Media Trends.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 8, 2020

47% of restaurants were negatively affected by employee turnover in 2019, with less than a third of restaurateurs reporting that turnover had no impact on their business. The benefits of employee contests can impact all areas of your business and employee lifecycle—from sales to engagement to training. Then, put it to a vote!

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Creating those extra positive associations with your shop is only going to be good for business. It’s a very small reward for a lot of loyalty. Having a loyalty scheme that’s too good can swing the other way and make your business seem a little desperate for customers. Brings in New Customers. Can Seem Desperate.

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Indoor Media

JANUARY 14, 2021

This prevents your small business from seeming “spammy” by showing up in your follower’s feeds too frequently. Every small business social media account has to start from square one, and the majority use social media prompts to create daily accessible posts. 6 Social Media Prompts for Small Businesses.

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Indoor Media

JULY 29, 2020

The coupon giant boasts some significant benefits — targeted, local ads — but many users have seen its pitfalls. Groupon is a website that allows businesses to promote coupons through their website and email list. Groupon is a website that allows businesses to promote coupons through their website and email list.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Highlights of The Big Game and National Pizza Day Ordering Predictions: 32 percent of diners say they plan to order from a local chain or independent pizzeria instead of a big chain—revealing the opportunity for small and mid-sized pizza restaurants to double down on marketing efforts for The Big Game and National Pizza Day.

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The Rail

AUGUST 28, 2024

By Nellia Melnyk, Contributor Relocating a restaurant to a new location is a serious event that, if not handled correctly, can negatively impact your business and customer loyalty. Loyal restaurant guests are an important part of any business. Retaining and attracting business is a particularly pressing task.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

The right restaurant website builder can make it easy for you to make updates and integrate your tech partners, while the wrong tool can get in the way of business. About - People find it easier to connect with other people, rather than with businesses. Is the font large enough to read on a small screen?

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7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Here’s how to plan your restaurant’s grand opening (or re- opening) to get back to business with a bang. Set a goal for your restaurant’s grand opening—whether it’s seating capacity, an order volume, or revenue for your first day back in business. We are looking very busy in the first two weeks but tables are available in August.

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Indoor Media

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Groupon was a commercial darling in the early 2010s, and though its popularity has cooled over the years, it remains a consideration for restaurants and other local businesses that are looking to increase their customer base. Coupon advertising’s goal is the same: Offer value to draw customers. Sound familiar?

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Indoor Media

APRIL 5, 2021

Whether you’re connecting with customers on social media or playing email tag with important clients, every small business owner needs to organize their life online. Once you’ve built out your best version of your business online, you’ll need to find the right tools to handle daily life.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 3, 2020

Datassential, in their “Money Matters” article released in April, found that 38% of consumers planned to get restaurant food less often; 23% find and use more coupons; 22% choose less expensive restaurants; 19% choose less expensive menu items (6).

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Indoor Media

JANUARY 16, 2019

Which is why just about every restaurant either considers offering or actually runs special discounts through coupon advertising. Did you notice we said coupon advertising ? Whether you think of it this way or not, a coupon is actually an ad for your restaurant with an incentive attached. That’s right. Learn more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

. “As we all know, the restaurant industry has been devastated by the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis, with employees across the nation out of work due to forced business closures,” said Rob Gifford, the Foundation’s president. Toast’s public directory of participating restaurants across the U.S.

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