Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 16, 2022

There’s no doubt that seasonality plays an important role in influencing consumer behaviour. Seasonal signature drinks have also become commonplace in coffee shops across the world. For many coffee shop owners, including seasonal food and beverages is essential to boost sales and maintain customer interest.

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Design Menu Seasonal Menu Social Media 157

7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2024

By tracking metrics like customer retention and employee turnover rate, contribution margin, and menu item profitability, restaurant managers can identify each area’s strengths and what areas need improvement. Use this data to establish clear and specific goals and adjust your strategies as needed.

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Point of Sale Inventory Seasonal Menu Cash Management 397

ChowNow

JULY 19, 2024

A well-thought-out menu is more than just a list of dishes. A thoughtful menu also helps manage kitchen operations efficiently and can boost your profitability through strategic pricing and upselling opportunities. Are you creating a full menu, a breakfast menu, a brunch menu, or perhaps a seasonal or limited-time menu?

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Menu Seasonal Menu Fine Dining Customer Experience 88

7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2024

Google remains the top platform to search for local businesses and services. That’s why you should leverage Google Ads to showcase your restaurant and menu. Google Ads can help restaurants reach hungry customers who are ready to spend. Include Google Ads in your restaurant marketing plan to reach more potential customers.

Seasonal Menu 195

Seasonal Menu Customer Service Website Management Online Ordering 195

Apicbase

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Did you know a poorly managed menu could cost you thousands in wasted food and lost profits each month? Menu management touches all core aspects of running a restaurant. Your dishes must delight customers, but they can’t be too costly to produce. Poor menu management is a recipe for disaster.

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Menu Management Management Allergens 52

7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2024

Train your staff to use ingredients efficiently and plan your menu to minimize waste. You can also negotiate service contracts for regular maintenance at a lower cost. Full-service restaurants Full-service restaurants offer a complete dining experience with table service. Constantino writes.

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Food Truck Customer Service Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program 221

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Whether through supporting local charities or participating in food drives, local restaurants can become go-to places for customers who want to support their community. It helps allocate resources directly to those who are most likely to become loyal, repeat customers.

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2025 Marketing Social Media Email Marketing 195

The Restaurant Group

MAY 13, 2024

Crafting a Profit-Driven Menu: Expert Tips From TRG Restaurant Consultants Optimizing your restaurant menu helps with your profitability if done right. As a crucial part of your success, TRG Consulting can help you craft a strategic profit-driven menu. This information can help you decide which ones to highlight on your menu.

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Menu Seasonal Menu Customer Service Customer Experience 78

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

If you're standing in line waiting to order the special of the night, the seasonal Panzanella Salad, you don't want to hear “86 the special”. At some point when you were dining in a restaurant, you may have heard the BOH staff shout “86” and the name of a menu item to the waiters. How to stop 86ing menu items. What does 86 mean?

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Definition BOH FOH Front of House 360

Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2023

Most restaurant owners, managers, family members of cooks, friends of cooks and chefs, those in other professions, service staff, and restaurant patrons, don’t get it. When the menu is not their own then they are left with all the responsibility for the guest and employee experience and very little authority to set the stage for success.

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Guest Recovery Seasonal Menu Presentation Customer Experience 408

Open for Business

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

While traditionally associated with fine dining, the prix fixe (pronounced “pre-feks”) menu has transcended its high-end roots, becoming a popular culinary trend. When curated with care and promoted effectively, this menu is a powerful tool for any restaurant, capable of making a memorable impression and drawing eager guests through the door.

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Menu Seasonal Menu Fine Dining Social Media 78

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 30, 2024

For consumers, LTOs often bring to mind seasonal offerings that have become synonymous with specific times of the year. For restaurants, LTOs create new avenues to connect with customers and generate opportunities for chefs to expand offerings. How can you effectively appeal to current and new customers with this LTO?

Food Supply 197

Food Supply Seasonal Menu Supplies Design 197

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Restaurant operators searching for something versatile that will cross the dayparts need to look no further than their breakfast menu as waffles have been breaking out of the morning. Profitability: Waffles are a low-cost, center-of-the-plate item and one of the most profitable breakfast item menu offerings.

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Back of House 2024 Seasonal Menu 2025 88

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

More difficult than you may have thought, more chaotic than you might expect, more poetic than you realize, and more fulfilling than you would understand: this, to me, describes the environment of the professional kitchen that few customers are able to view or experience. Each have specific duties and all have some shared responsibility.

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Seasonal Menu Back of House Customer Service Front of House 522

Culinary Digital

JANUARY 2, 2024

In the ever-evolving food industry landscape, one concept stands out as a catalyst for operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and improved customer satisfaction: streamlined menu options. Let’s uncover the secrets behind leveraging streamlined menu options to take your organization to new heights.

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Menu Seasonal Menu Customer Experience Customer Service 59

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. Keeps your restaurant top of mind 68% of customers follow brands on social media to stay updated on new products and services.

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Social Media Customer Experience Seasonal Menu Customer Service 221

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2024

billion quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, trends and fads may come and go, but signature staples withstand the test of time. These timeless menu items have been meticulously crafted and perfected over the years, holding a special place in the hearts (and stomachs) of many. In the $387.5

Seasonal Menu 123

Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program Innovation Point of Sale 123

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the dynamic and ever-evolving restaurant industry, culinary experiences are shaping customer preferences. After all, this business is all about people with customers at the forefront of decisions being made. So how do you thrive in a customer-driven competitive market? The industry is projected to reach $1.2

Customer Experience 197

Customer Experience Innovation Social Media Seasonal Menu 197

7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. Proper Service for the Restaurant. No customer wants to hear that you're out of their favorite dish. Reference sales data from the same time in the past few years.

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Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Inventory Food Supply 370

Ken Burgin

OCTOBER 19, 2021

When Should You Increase Menu Prices? What to Consider When Deciding to Raise Menu Prices. Digital Menus and Apps give new Options : with electronic menu boards and app-based menus, prices can be adjusted by time of day and the week, or seasonally – now you’re doing dynamic menu pricing, and very few customers will notice.

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Pricing Menu Seasonal Menu Food Supply 158

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2024

Rethinking Beverages The typical drink upsell—soft drinks and coffee or tea—has decreased over the past few years as customers increasingly eat restaurant food at home. Delivery users are less price-sensitive than customers using other sales channels. What’s on the Menu?

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Beverage Fast Casual Seasonal Menu Fine Dining 197

7 Shifts

AUGUST 16, 2024

From managing staff to overseeing customer service and financials, they play a crucial role in ensuring the restaurant's daily operations run smoothly. On the front-of-house side, they focus on customer service, solving problems quickly to keep guests happy and returning. What do restaurant managers do?

2024 195

2024 Management Management Leadership 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2021

The food service segment is facing countless obstacles on the road to post-COVID recovery, and prioritizing menu innovation is a key component to remaining top of mind with guests as restaurants compete for “share of stomach.” Once you’ve sourced your seasonal ingredients look to incorporate them into your menu.

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Seasonal Menu Guest Recovery Innovation Menu 197

7 Shifts

JULY 22, 2022

Warm weather is here, and patio season is upon us. Make sure you have enough staff to cover the busy summer season with 7shifts’s Hiring Tool. You have the ability to build custom job postings in order to find ideal, qualified candidates for your restaurant's roles. Staffing for summer. Reduce that cost with 7shifts.

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Tip Distribution Certification Document Seasonal Menu 391

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

Food cost percentage When deciding how much to price your menu items, TouchBistro advises keeping the food cost percentage anywhere between 20% and 40%. For example, if you notice that some of your customers don't eat the vegetables you serve as a "side dish" for your meals, you can make it optional or an add-on.

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Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Food Supply Cash Management 221

Clover - Restaurants

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Whether your business is a regular destination for the happy hour set or you’re just thinking about your menu design, embracing new ideas can keep regulars coming back and help grow your business. You may already have experimented with seasonal or novel drink offerings–or with including mocktails on your menu.

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Bar Menu Back of House Customer Experience 52

SpotOn

MAY 13, 2024

As the summer season approaches, bringing with it longer days and warmer weather, restaurants have a golden opportunity to welcome waves of customers looking for memorable dining experiences.  “Many of our venues are seasonal and lean towards daytime vibes—brunch, patios, pools, piers, etc. We can help.

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Seasonal Menu Outdoor Email Marketing Loyalty Program 98

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Streamlining Inventory and Menu Studies show that restaurants waste an average of four percent to 10 percent of all the inventory they purchase. Elevating Customer Experience In an age of increasing convenience and transparency, a seamless ordering process can turn curious diners into loyal patrons.

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POS Operations Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu 129

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 9, 2024

To learn more about how restaurants can optimize and create craveworthy catering menus, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Michelle Smart, Chief Customer Care Officer at ezCater, for real-world examples and tips. What are simple ways restaurants can optimize their menu to capitalize on catering opportunities?

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Catering Dietary Restrictions Seasonal Menu Tip Distribution 88

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

In this column, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine looks at newly introduced menu items from top brands. ” To redeem their prize, guests must bring back their unopened “Thank You” envelope to any full-service CPK location between January 16 and April 23 and have a CPK restaurant manager open it.

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2023 Menu Back of House Seasonal Menu 100

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Your Response Menu. Regardless of your restaurant’s chosen policies in response to the pandemic — and there are a wide range of approaches — your customers need to know what they can expect when visiting your establishment. That signage needs to be large and prominent at the customer’s point of entry.

Communication 202

Communication Social Media Menu Loyalty Program 202

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The stores were empty, and restaurant service staff were staring out windows from the vantage of unfilled seats. One of the most difficult tasks that any restaurateur or chef faces is convincing a customer to walk through the door for the first or twentieth time.

Customer Experience 368

Customer Experience Customer Service Food Safety Hospitality 368

Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

According to Toast , they should offer expertise in “restaurant concepts, operations, staffing, menu development, financial planning, design, marketing, and more.” From front-of-house service to kitchen operations, their recommendations are designed to enhance both customer experience and operational flow.

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Hiring Front of House Loyalty Program Email Marketing 78

Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

2 Now, 20 years later, the PSL remains one of Starbucks’ top-selling seasonal drinks, expected to generate over $500 million in sales this fall. Nostalgia and Seasonal Tradition Over the past 20 years, the Pumpkin Spice Latte has become more than just a beverage—it’s a fall tradition. Have you had your cup yet?

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2003 Seasonal Menu Email Marketing Customer Experience 78

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Winter can be a tough season for restaurant and bar owners. Here are a few ideas for restaurant and bar owners to consider in an effort to continue to serve up good eats and top-tier service during the winter season. Keep Customers Informed on Social Media. Consider Offering Curbside Service and Delivery.

Social Media 189

Social Media Seasonal Menu Customer Service Delivery 189

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 12, 2021

The menu changed every night within a cycle with a full array of appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert choices for an audience that was likely staying at the hotel for a week or more at a time (many of the patrons were second or third generation Balsam’s guests) since a stay at the “Notch” was a family right of passage.

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Seasonal Menu 2005 Hotels Customer Service 471

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2023

As such, implementing a robust food delivery and takeout service has become critical for restaurants’ longevity and success. Here are five ways to enhance your restaurant’s takeout and delivery operations to improve customer experience and open the door to more profit. Consumers crave convenience.

Customer Experience 197

Customer Experience Delivery Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering 197