Touch Bistro

APRIL 27, 2021

It’s clear that a well-design restaurant website is key to getting customers in the door (or ordering online), but great restaurant website design is a lot harder to achieve than you might think. 51 Restaurant Websites for Design Inspiration. Elements of Great Restaurant Websites. Girl & the Goat – Chicago, Illinois.

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Design 2021 Online Ordering Website Management 92

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Here are a few things to consider: The pros and cons of the DIY approach to restaurant website design Pros: Making your own website for your restaurant is much more affordable than hiring professional help. Hiring a website designer or developer usually starts at $1k to customize a template or $10k to build a completely custom website.

Website Management 370

Website Management Online Ordering Hiring SEO 370

Future Food

MARCH 24, 2020

Eating with your eyes – Food, Design and Social Media. Maximise your operational standards including beautiful food presentation, clear product display and ticketing, maintain strict hygiene and cleanliness and stay on-brand with all signage, promotions and visual merchandising. We live in a digital era where we are all critics.

Social Media 83

Social Media Design Food Customer Experience 83

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

It’s especially important to design and implement an employee recognition reward system for globally distributed teams or remote workers as well. Merchandise and Prizes. Some examples include the boss’ parking spot, coupons, wine or company merchandise. How do you do this?

Cash Management 208

Cash Management Merchandise Front of House Coupons 208

Cheetah

AUGUST 17, 2021

As restaurants continue to explore new revenue streams in an ever-changing environment, restaurant merchandise is stealing the limelight as an innovative, fun product that does wonders to your bottom line. It is estimated that over 25 billion dollars will be spent in 2021 on physical promotional merchandise. Reading Time: 4 minutes.

Merchandise 78

Merchandise Marketing Loyalty Program Cash Management 78

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

This was (is) the design of classic coffee houses, speakeasys, and corner cafes for generations. Renting shelf or cooler space for your product places the merchandising, collection of cash and credit, and facilities maintenance in the hands of the store.

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2022 Food Truck Point of Sale Front of House 383

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 4, 2024

A Mutually Beneficial Relationship Appreciating the relationship between restaurants and mixed-use environments is a great place to start, if only to clarify leasing decisions and optimize operational and design details. Well-designed outdoor projects feel organic, immersive, and enjoyable versus purely transactional retail.

Retail 110

Retail Marketing Outdoor Merchandise 110

Aaron Allen & Associates

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The Psychology of Menu Design From where the prices appear to the color of the text, menu design has a powerful impact on what guests order. Leveraging the psychology of menu design can increase sales without having to change a single menu item. Here are some of the most common menu design mistakes we see.

Menu 105

Menu Merchandise Design Pricing 105

Ken Burgin

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Our friends at Canva have plenty of Singles Day design idea s. Our friends at Canva have plenty o f Black Friday design ideas. Move the merchandise – the t-shirts that haven’t sold, offered at a crazy price. What can you throw into the mix? Mix online and offline deals, to encourage awareness of online sales.

Marketing 133

Marketing Social Media Merchandise Online Ordering 133

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

But, a restaurant’s brand identity – and visual brand design – is equally important and not to be forgotten. Your logo design is the visual symbol that will represent your restaurant to the world. Even if you have a unique business name , a generic logo design will quickly get lost. Your Website. Your Signage.

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2020 Uniforms Online Ordering Design 222

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Schedule deliveries carefully by designating appropriate receiving hours with vendors. Employees designated as receivers should be able to both recognize various quality levels of merchandise and be trained how to handle the necessary paperwork and any digital recordkeeping.

Inventory 180

Inventory Management Management Cash Management 180

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

These weighing scales are designed to take the guesswork out of food measurement and ensure controlled costs and better inventory management. There are several different types of restaurant weighing scales on the market, and each one is designed for a specific function. A receiving scale is used to weigh merchandise when it arrives.

Merchandise 127

Merchandise Inventory Certification Government 127

Cheetah

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Halloween Merchandise to Boost Restaurant Revenues. Leverage the Halloween spirit to boost merchandise sales. Google is your friend here, try this overview of the historic roots of Halloween for some inspiring facts. For the whole Family: Haunted corner or treasure hunt. This goes for outfitting your staff with monstrous masks, too.

Merchandise 148

Merchandise Social Media Coupons Customer Experience 148

Cheetah

JANUARY 13, 2022

What’s more, advertising deals about non-core products, like restaurant merchandise and swag , boost alternative revenue streams. In 2017, for example, Starbucks collected 30% of their revenue via mobile payments on their Starbucks Rewards member’s app, which supports buying Starbucks merchandise anywhere.

Loyalty Program 148

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Airlines Merchandise 148

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2024

Mellow Mushroom blends the boundaries between art, music while holding true to a counterculture vibe that was there at the start.

Email Marketing 110

Email Marketing Merchandise Franchise Franchising 110

Open for Business

MAY 16, 2024

Increased credibility and professionalism A professionally designed website conveys authority and relevance to prospective guests. Hire a designer or choose a website builder Professional designers can create custom websites for your brand or you can utilize a website builder that comes with easy-to-use templates.

Website Management 78

Website Management Email Marketing SEO Seasonal Menu 78

Future Food

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Image credit: Alana Dimou Sydney Fish Market Design is a major contributor in influencing a customer’s perception of a brand. These achievements combined can underwrite an eclectic mix of well-presented venues which contribute to the distinct experiences that shoppers are seeking in a modern hospitality environment.

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Operations Uniforms Small Business Merchandise 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2020

While restaurants looked after frontline workers, diners lended their own efforts to support restaurants and their staff in 2020, offering donations, gift cards, tickets towards online classes and merchandise purchases. Find the ones with the best margins, then concentrate on marketing and merchandising them.

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2020 Merchandise Retail Point of Sale 211

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2020

If your cooks are mostly fulfilling off-site orders, you can do away with niceties like a slick front of house, visual merchandising, and a location with hungry walk-ins. Moving to an entirely new model, designed with employees at the center, is a true opportunity for restaurants to flip the script. Bulk-order fresh and local foods.

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Front of House Kitchen Safety Food Back of House 203

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 2, 2024

DIRECTV for BUSINESS National Accounts packages are designed to meet the unique needs of multi-location restaurant and bar operators, and come complete with one-on-one support—and the convenience of having one provider for all locations. Operators can order branded merchandise, use NFL Sunday Ticket web banners on their websites and more.

Sports 103

Sports Operations Merchandise 2024 103

Ken Burgin

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Promote the month with posters and flyers – free online design service Canva has some great templates ready to use. It could involve donations from customers on a certain day, a special fund-raising meal, or selling pink ribbon merchandise. Pink latte anyone? Even raising $100 can make an impact.

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Social Media Merchandise Customer Experience Communication 156

Restaurant365

MARCH 10, 2022

Employees that you designate as receivers should be able to not only recognize various quality levels of merchandise, but also be trained on how to handle the necessary paperwork and any digital recordkeeping. Schedule your deliveries carefully by designating appropriate receiving hours with your vendors. Mistake #4.

Inventory 78

Inventory Management Management Merchandise 78

Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 29, 2024

This involves analyzing each item’s profitability and popularity, considering the menu’s layout and visual design , and understanding consumer psychology. The menu’s design has a direct impact on operational aspects, including kitchen workflow, inventory management, and labor costs.

Innovation 52

Innovation Menu 2024 FOH 52

Goliath Consulting

APRIL 28, 2022

1 Some hybrid restaurants offer merchandise, cookbooks, and kitchen equipment as well. This design allows customers to choose what type of experience they would like to enjoy such as a full-dining experience or using it for large group gatherings and watching sports. They can also do it all at once if they wish to.

Fast Casual 78

Fast Casual Food Truck Fine Dining Customer Experience 78

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

We’re bringing more partners onboard constantly and so far we selected companies to help you with website design, online menu, merchandising, online reviews, etc. So much so that we’ve analyzed the market and curated the best providers that can help you elevate your game.

Online Ordering 147

Online Ordering Merchandise Food Supply Supplies 147

ChowNow

JUNE 27, 2024

Focus on Effective Labor Management Software Labor management software , like the solutions provided by 7shifts, offers features designed to handle restaurants’ complex needs. Consider offering meal kits, catering services, cooking classes, or branded merchandise.

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Webinar Point of Sale Restaurant Law Equipment 88

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2024

Innovate with core items, throwback campaigns, packaging and merchandise to give newness to the menu. Introduce limited-time or seasonal line-ups to test new concepts, driving customer interest and trial. Reintroduce classic items with a modern twist, enabling you to connect favorites with current trends.

Seasonal Menu 123

Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program Innovation Point of Sale 123

Next Restaurants

APRIL 17, 2024

Design a challenge that’s unique, creative, and showcases your signature dishes Film a teaser video about your food challenge concept and ask your followers for feedback Sweeten the deal with exciting prizes. You can offer free meals, merchandise, or a chance to be featured on your social media to those who complete the challenge.

Social Media 126

Social Media Seasonal Menu Customer Experience Specials 126

The Rail

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

It’s worth mentioning that AI-powered cameras can prove to be especially useful for restaurants that also sell merchandise. Access control systems can function as a system that grants access via designated cards, enabling owners to provide authorized employees with one of their own.

Innovation 52

Innovation Technology Retail Merchandise 52

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Design the Floor Plan Layout. For more menu design tips, read 9 Restaurant Menu Design Tips That Will Help You Boost Profits. Design the Floor Plan Layout. Once you have an idea of how you want to lay our your shop, you can design a floor plan. Shelving if you're selling merchandise like hats or t-shirts.

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License Hiring Equipment Small Business 459

EATER

MAY 31, 2024

The laid-back seafood shack with a menu from chef Maximilian Hines, also the founder of Stolen Goods, a collaborative of Black and brown chefs in Atlanta, brings Gulf Coast vibes to the landlocked city, complete with nostalgic and nautical design touches such as wood paneling, midcentury pool tile, and turquoise-hued barstools.

Casual 104

Casual Merchandise Back of House Outdoor 104

EATER

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Its interior design — the Times described it as a “handsome loft-like space with a certain Mediterranean aura: white from floor to ceiling, glistening with freestanding chrome shelves, lighted by a rear skylight and high?

Retail 99

Retail Consumer Goods Merchandise Online Ordering 99

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

A good tip is to design a rewards system based on the results you want to get. Fashion retailer Simons has a FAQs page featuring their perks, alongside pictures of their merchandise to entice purchases. On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate our menu design ? What are the menu items that you would recommend to your friends?

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Loyalty Program Tip Distribution Email Marketing Social Media 195

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Some common examples of why a restaurant might rebrand are: The locals that held your restaurant afloat aren’t coming in as much Your food used to cater to a lower price point, but you are trying to increase your quality You’ve acquired a business that needs to improve business materials for menus, signage, merchandise, etc.

Email Marketing 183

Email Marketing Online Ordering Food Truck Merchandise 183

Squirrel Systems

MAY 17, 2024

This could include offering catering services, launching a food truck, or selling branded merchandise. Here are some additional tips to ensure your growth is sustainable: Scalability : Design your operations and systems to be scalable. Pricing Strategy : Develop a pricing strategy that reflects your value while remaining competitive.

Operations 52

Operations Loyalty Program Cash Management Point of Sale 52

Sante

JUNE 9, 2020

Virginia-based Cuisine Solutions (CSI) has recently been tapped to assist with menu development, as well as kitchen design for the upcoming Taffer’s Tavern franchise. Jon Taffer with Cuisine Solutions and CREA Team Members; Photo Credit: CSI / CREA.

Kitchen Safety 130

Kitchen Safety Education Hotels Food Safety 130

EATER

JUNE 9, 2021

The restaurant group has always been savvy about merchandising, serving up Greek soft-serve yogurt in branded versions of the iconic “we are happy to serve you” paper coffee cup. Duval, who’s been making pins and other merchandise for 10-plus years, thinks of pins as “bumper stickers you wear. Souvla’s vaccine pin. They’re flair.”

Front of House 111

Front of House Merchandise Back of House Point of Sale 111