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.

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Social Media Customer Experience Seasonal Menu Customer Service 221

Cheetah

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Add unique lighting outdoors and you’re sure to draw a lot more interest, as well as turn halloween-loving passersby to social media promoters. Halloween Merchandise to Boost Restaurant Revenues. Leverage the Halloween spirit to boost merchandise sales. Post Everything on Social Media.

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Merchandise Social Media Coupons Customer Experience 148

Next Restaurants

APRIL 17, 2024

Massive reach: Tap into a global network of potential restaurant guests, with a significant portion being young adults who heavily rely on social media for purchasing decisions. Social proof: People are heavily influenced by social media, especially Millennials who love to share their experiences online.

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Social Media Seasonal Menu Customer Experience Specials 126

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

This was (is) the design of classic coffee houses, speakeasys, and corner cafes for generations. Minimal staff, no long-term lease, no property taxes, no dining room, no service protocol, and social media as your only marketing initiative. If one of those brands fails to move well then shut down the website and you are done.

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Ken Burgin

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Make plans to share with customers in your venue, on social media and through your email communication. Promote the month with posters and flyers – free online design service Canva has some great templates ready to use. It’s an issue for women and for men. If you’re making deliveries, include a flyer. Promotional ideas….

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Social Media Merchandise Customer Experience Communication 156

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Leveraging F&B technologies solutions can entice online customers and attract traffic to your website and social media pages. A good tip is to design a rewards system based on the results you want to get. In fact, 22% of millennials believe offers and promotions on social media encourage them to visit a website.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 13, 2022

They can gamify competitions and incentivize social media shares. What’s more, advertising deals about non-core products, like restaurant merchandise and swag , boost alternative revenue streams. TapMango has also devised methods to boost customers’ sharing their experience on social media.

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Open for Business

MAY 16, 2024

Additionally, a website allows you to reach a wider audience through social media sharing, linked press coverage, or online advertising. Increased credibility and professionalism A professionally designed website conveys authority and relevance to prospective guests. Links to your social media channels.

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Website Management Email Marketing SEO Seasonal Menu 78

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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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. Consider things like merchandise sales, inventory sales, or private cooking lessons. Social Distancing” and “Flatten the Curve” are more than buzz words of 2020.

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Social Media Restaurant Law Employee Relations Communication 312

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Design the Floor Plan Layout. Will you use social media marketing? 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. Research the Market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2024

Consistency across all communication channels, from signage and advertising to social media and packaging, reinforces the unique selling points of a specific menu item, creating a cohesive brand experience that resonates with customers at every touchpoint.

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Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program Innovation Point of Sale 123

Indoor Media

MAY 17, 2021

It’s important to plan around this factor instead of hoping for it to change because many small businesses and national brands are already designing virtual events. If you have a large following on social media, advertise your event and tell fans where to buy tickets.

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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.

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Email Marketing Online Ordering Food Truck Merchandise 183

Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2020

Limit the number of employees allowed in break rooms at the same time to promote social distancing. Apply operational changes in order to maintain social distancing for customers ordering takeout. Establish designated customer pick-up zones to help maintain social distancing. Employing Social Distancing Strategies.

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Food Safety Cash Management Social Media Point of Sale 142

Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 29, 2024

Unique and creative dishes can captivate customers’ attention, leading to increased foot traffic and social media buzz. This involves analyzing each item’s profitability and popularity, considering the menu’s layout and visual design , and understanding consumer psychology.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

” So it’s time to make sure your packaging is creating a story with charming design and good food. Get referrals and positive reviews in the social media space. If they are considering buying your edible merchandise, your packaging reassures them that they are buying the right product. Rise of cloud kitchens.

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Social Media Point of Sale Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 69

SpotOn

MAY 15, 2024

So when a family steps into your restaurant for a memorable dinner to celebrate Dad, you can encourage them to take a photo and share it on social media pages like Facebook or Instagram. Of course, simply asking a guest to tag you on social media might not be enticing enough to qualify as an actual promotion.

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Touch Bistro

JULY 15, 2021

Everything you need to know about social media, digital marketing, SEO, and more! To build your website, follow these four steps: Step 1: Prepare by browsing the Internet for restaurant website design inspiration and finding similar sites. Your Guide to Menu Design and Creation. Create Your Social Media Profiles.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

What started as a blog in 2006 expanded its social media presence a decade later. I had always had an interest in the home growing up, and read a number of design books as a kid. I’ve been with Anthropologie for over a decade, sitting in numerous creative roles including visual merchandiser.

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Touch Bistro

APRIL 28, 2021

If your design skills are limited, you can always use your words. If your order volume is still below pre-COVID levels, it’s vital that staff make the most of every interaction with customers – even if it’s over the phone, email, or social media. Leverage Social Media. Motivate Staff to Promote Gift Cards.

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Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Guest Recovery 98

Restaurant Clicks

JANUARY 21, 2020

Merchandise. Social Media Presence. This includes fonts, colors, logos, merchandise, and any other visual elements you want to remain consistent throughout your restaurant brand. Interior design in your restaurant and decor may play into this as well. What is Restaurant Branding? Visual Branding. Wendy’s.

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Social Media Merchandise Consumer Goods Advertising 78

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? This growing category of beyond-basic food stores is understandably appealing to CPG startups.

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Gourmet Marketing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

If you do something bigger, make sure you also have a unique hashtag for the giveaway and ask your customers to share a post on social networks with your unique hashtag each time they do purchase. It should also be interesting or unique enough to advertise about it on social media, yelp or with large posters inside of your restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

launched US Foods Ghost Kitchens, a program designed to guide restaurant operators every step of the way when opening their own operation, helping them easily add a new revenue stream. It is designed to be flexible depending on the needs of each institution, and the dozens of instructors teaching courses this fall.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

“It’s encouraging to see consumers continue to rally and support local businesses, with many planning to purchase merchandise, specialty items and gift cards as holiday gifts.” 22 percent of customers are looking to buy restaurant merchandise. 24 percent of people are interested in gifting signature sauces.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

The sharp decline in sales has reached all restaurant dayparts as regular daily routines got upended by the social distancing guidelines. Since then, gift card sales have declined, but online ordering and merchandise sales have both increased steadily: Online orders have increased 50 percent week-over-week for the last three weeks.

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Open for Business

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

This could involve personalized email offers based on past orders or social media ads tailored to local events and preferences. A well-designed loyalty program can increase visit frequency and average spend while fostering a sense of connection with your restaurant. Encourage repeat visits by rewarding your regular customers.

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Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Customer Service Inventory 78

Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 27, 2023

Once a member, coffee businesses can use the Alt Dairy logo in window fronts, and can also benefit from social media and press release campaigns to promote their use of plant milks. The resealable Penta Pak, which is recyclable and reusable, has a five-panel design, which the company says provides more stability.

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EATER

JUNE 12, 2023

In a world that now has so much that is designed and geared toward social media, to find a place that is not is in itself a special thing.” They are not allowed to have a social media account unless it seems it’s being run by someone in their 70s, squinting through prescription reading glasses.

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Back of House Dietary Restrictions Food Truck Fine Dining 104

Lavu

MARCH 27, 2020

Yelp reviews and social media food photos have transformed how people share their dining experiences—and how they decide where to eat next. Commerce platform for the selling and tracking of items such as merchandise. The point is that restaurants and dining habits have changed dramatically in the past two centuries.

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Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

Tap your employees when it comes to things you may otherwise outsource, like graphic and web design, marketing, digital branding— you may be working with a creative genius with a specialized set of skills who can help you for a reasonable rate instead of contracting out some of the more technical requirements that you may not be familiar with!

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Email Marketing Merchandise Website Management Point of Sale 72

The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 22, 2021

By this point, you would have certainly thought of the basics like location, uniform design, a logo, a beautiful menu, kitchen staff and the equipment required, and marketing in general. If you’re interested in striking a chord with Gen Z, consider setting up social media accounts and using them as a customer service channel.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2019

We’ve seen examples of this with how staff greet customers, stunning brand art that everyone loves, merchandise a customer takes home, or the way service is carried out. There is also the opportunity to communicate on social media and telling more about your restaurant’s story and convey its personality in new ways.

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BNG Point of Sale

AUGUST 27, 2021

To calculate your restaurant’s gross profit, you need to subtract the total cost of goods sold (COGS) for a specific period from your total revenue (your total food, beverage, and merchandise sales). Thanks to the power of social media, you have 24/7, cost-effective access to a world of prospective customers.

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Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

Tap your employees when it comes to things you may otherwise outsource, like graphic and web design, marketing, digital branding— you may be working with a creative genius with a specialized set of skills who can help you for a reasonable rate instead of contracting out some of the more technical requirements that you may not be familiar with!

Email Marketing 52

Email Marketing Merchandise Website Management Point of Sale 52

Mad Mobile

MARCH 8, 2024

Direct online ordering, merchandise sales, and tickets to special events are easily managed by your new POS. Use digital marketing channels like social media, email, and display ads to showcase your new system. Good UX design will guide your customers through ordering with intuitive screens and helpful animations.

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