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Nine Critical HR and Payroll Steps to Prepare Your Restaurant for 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

Bonus Tip : If you don’t already have one, consider launching an employee referral program that offers incentives, such as free meals or company merchandise, when a referred candidate is successfully hired and stays with the team. Boost Employee Engagement and Communication A happy, engaged team is the backbone of great service.

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Why Data Is the Secret Ingredient for Successful Loyalty Programs

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Every restaurant’s mission is to get customers in the door and then keep them coming back for more. The recurring business these programs drive ultimately helps increase revenue while fostering customer loyalty. Locale: Consider the cultural identity of your restaurant’s location and the community ties customers may have.

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How to Calculate and Improve Your Bar’s Profit Margin

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Start by tracking all the income your bar generates, including sales from drinks, food, and any additional services. For example, if you serve craft cocktails or premium wine, customers may be willing to pay more because of the perceived value. These promotions can drive more foot traffic and encourage customers to stay longer.

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MRM Research Roundup: Year-End 2020 Edition

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Digital transformation accelerates forward as restaurants go virtual : Across both on- and off-premise experiences, technology played an integral role in powering safe options for customers. NCR is the largest vendor overall and in the grocery sector, with major customers including supermarket giant Tesco and fuel convenience chain Marathon.

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Boost Your Restaurant Business with Five Local Marketing Tips

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Consumers and customers have changed their behavior due to the events of the previous year. Focus on changing the processes of your restaurant to accommodate the new realities and to reach out to customers living in your local areas. The pandemic has shifted the priorities of customers when it comes to the businesses they patronize.

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The Rise of Exclusivity: VIP vs Traditional Discounting

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Offering discounts to incentivize customers to enroll and engage with loyalty programs has been a common practice in the restaurant industry for years. With the continued uncertainty of the current macroeconomic climate, brands must find ways to reduce marketing spend while driving more value from their customer base.

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From Ghost Kitchens to Living Kitchens: A New Vision for Food Service’s Next Great Space

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Dark kitchens or virtual kitchens––real places staffed with non-ectoplasmic people—bring efficiencies to running a restaurant by providing off-site commissary services for delivery orders. Plenty of services exist to take care of the tricky parts. But in a ghost kitchen, employees are the customer.