Open for Business

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Be sure to explain any exceptions or special considerations for larger parties or holiday events. Let staff make manual adjustments when you need to accommodate special requests or assign and lock tables assigned to regulars or VIPs. Guests can book and pay for these special offerings in advance or at your restaurant—it’s up to you.

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SpotOn

MARCH 18, 2024

Be aware of dietary restrictions Since the dishes on prix fixe menus are predetermined, it's easy to overlook guests' dietary restrictions. Offering alternatives for guests with food allergies or restrictions can help. Consider these tips to ensure your guests are happy with your offerings.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Do they tend to book for special occasions? Do they have any dietary restrictions? But personalization isn’t just about freebies and special treatment. ” can go a long way to making your guests feel special and cared for. Generic emails about your latest specials aren’t going to cut it.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 12, 2022

You may consider an extensive menu to appeal to pickier eaters and those with allergy or dietary restrictions. Specials, set menus , and additions such as desserts, drinks, or dietary restrictions can help reduce choice overload, help with dietary restrictions, and save servers time on ingredient questions.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 8, 2023

Ensure your menu caters to diverse palates and dietary restrictions, delighting guests with a range of mouthwatering options. Leverage various strategies, such as dynamic social media campaigns, targeted email marketing, enticing advertising initiatives, special promotions, and engaging events.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 13, 2020

By doing so, the guest has utilized a tech integration, making them feel safer, and also provided the operator with useful data – including their dining preference, dietary restrictions, and contact information – that can help them personalize future interactions.

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Culinary Digital

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

With fewer choices to manage, servers can dedicate more attention to each customer’s preferences and dietary restrictions. Whether it’s a dietary preference, an allergy, or a customized dish, servers can articulate these details with greater clarity and confidence.

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Ken Burgin

AUGUST 6, 2023

You can subtly promote special services (eg a loyalty scheme), and what makes the venue unique or superior, such as sourcing local ingredients or hosting live music nights. Frequently Asked Questions about access and special services Do you offer takeaway or delivery services? Do you have any ongoing promotions or special offers?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

Whether it’s stringing colored lights at a backyard barbecue, lining a walkway with luminaries, or creating a relaxing, mood-setting playlist to set the tone, it’s those little touches that make guests feel special, welcomed, and cared for. Unfortunately, the idea of hospitality is often misunderstood in restaurant management.

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Clover - Restaurants

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Also, take time to consider special options for those with dietary restrictions–and limited-time-only menus that highlight daily, weekly, or seasonal specials. Along with a well-categorized physical menu, consider providing an electronic menu. READ: How to create a restaurant menu 4.

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Squirrel Systems

OCTOBER 19, 2023

When a server engages in a conversation with the customer, they can gather information about dietary restrictions, likes, dislikes, allergies, and special requests. For example, a server might say, “If you enjoy spicy dishes, I would highly recommend our special jalapeño-infused pasta.”

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The Rail

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Additionally, dietary restrictions and cultural food practices, such as religious or ethical guidelines, can influence food choices. Host cultural events: Organize themed nights or special events that celebrate the local culture , featuring your new menu items.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Listening is particularly important when customers are expressing concerns or have special requests. Train your employees to use positive language, especially when declining a request or letting them know that a menu item or special is unavailable. The key is not to rush, even when you are rushing.

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Clover - Restaurants

OCTOBER 18, 2024

It’s especially important for diverse groups where each guest may have different budget considerations or dietary restrictions. Be flexible when needed While it’s important to have a consistent policy, you may encounter special circumstances where flexibility is required.

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Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

Marketing and Promotion Training: Use ChatGPT to generate content on various marketing strategies, social media promotion, and special event planning. Special Dietary Needs: Design training material covering different dietary requirements, such as vegan, gluten-free, and allergen-free cooking, to cater to a diverse customer base.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2023

This data can include contact information, dining preferences, and even dietary restrictions, which helps in creating customer profiles. Similarly, you can encourage customers who usually dine alone to bring their friends along or entice those who only come for special events to visit for lunch or dinner.

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Squirrel Systems

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In a typical multichannel approach, a customer may receive a notification via email, SMS, or an app that there is an offer or special if the guest sees the offer on their phone but decides to engage via an online ordering system that link may be lost.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Two out of three gift cards were bought to commemorate a special occasion and 87 percent featured a written note. Guests are happy to have an option directly from the menu that accommodate those dietaries rather than having to do special requests. 53 percent of people are now redeeming the cards, up 13 percent from 2022.

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24/7 Waiter

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Making accommodations for certain dietary restrictions can be a compromise if you find it difficult to offer every option. Does it matter to you that our restaurant has specials? Having specials might be something you can eliminate to save on purchasing additional ingredients just for one day or a week.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 29, 2019

Sometimes you need these staples to accommodate more niche groups, like those with special dietary restrictions or picky eaters who won’t come to your restaurant unless that one item is on the menu. Every menu has a few dogs, and for that reason, they’re not inherently awful – rather a reality of the restaurant industry.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

French cuisine often has a reputation for being stuffy and expensive, but Henry’s Salt of the Sea is a seafood restaurant specializing in French-inspired seafood dishes that don’t break the bank. People with dietary restrictions are sure to find something delicious they can enjoy along with the other members of their party.

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The Rail

APRIL 24, 2023

Consider a ticket giveaway while promoting the event, a food-related giveaway during the event, giveaways that incentivize restaurant owners and chefs to book a stall, or a special event hashtag to get your visitors sharing their experiences online!

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

While I’ll always love Seattle for introducing me to iconic grunge bands like Pearl Jam and Nirvana, this city has a special place in my heart for a different reason: the food culture. This restaurant specializes in good, local food served with a smile. They’ll happily explain any dish to you and make dietary modifications if need be.

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The Rail

OCTOBER 14, 2022

You could use a special symbol next to each item, or simply put an asterisk by specific ingredients to indicate they could cause an allergic reaction. Identify Allergens on Your Menus. One of the easiest ways to keep your customers safe is to create a menu “key” that identifies common allergens in each dish.

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Lavu

APRIL 6, 2020

Remember, you can always add an item to your specials before putting a permanent place on your menu. The specials are calculated every time a purchase order is made, so the real problems tend to be the mainstay dishes that are available year-round. The last thing you want is to alienate your customers that have dietary restrictions.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Customers today want to know that their dietary needs are cared for and that they won’t be tempted by stray carbs. Kitchen staff receives clear guidance on special requests so they can nail it perfectly every time. Satisfy picky preferences with easy menu mods Medium well. No wait, a salad. You know, I’ll just have the fries.

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The Wine Knitter

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

What once seemed a simple task of putting together a traditional holiday menu has become more challenging these days, with dietary restrictions and food lifestyle choices to consider. Sparkling Wines Sparkling wines are festive but not only consumed on special occasions.

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The Rail

JUNE 19, 2023

Tailoring experiences to individual guests can make them feel special and appreciated, rather than just another faceless diner. Collect customer data , such as preferences and dietary restrictions, and use it wherever possible to individualize their dining experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The white paper finds that different chains are utilizing different strategies to bolster foot traffic — including a mix of early-dining specials and limited-time offers. Texas Roadhouse is driving YoY visit growth in the face of price hikes with early dining specials. titled Pricing Strategies Driving Restaurant Visits in 2024.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 11, 2021

They offer a special pre-dinner service called L’apero, two hours of hors d’oeuvres, and half-price wine. In addition to their regular menu, Buttermilk has both a vegan and gluten-free menu to cater to dietary restrictions. The Flying Biscuit Cafe specializes in one thing: biscuits. Order Online.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

You can find places specializing in Italian dishes, Spanish dishes, and East Asian dishes, among others. Nestled in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, Gaucho Parrilla Argentina specializes in serving Argentinian dishes. DiAnoia’s Eatery specializes in homemade pasta, pastries, bread, and sandwiches. LeVia Trattoria.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

This restaurant specializes in comfort food, making it an ideal stop after a long day out exploring the city. They have no problem checking with the chefs to make sure that there’s nothing in the dish that will interfere with your dietary restrictions. If they’re not busy, they might even take special orders.

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Restaurant Clicks

JUNE 22, 2021

Many popular chain restaurants regularly run specials that give customers their choice of a certain number of appetizers, entrees, and desserts, sometimes for more than one person and usually at a price that’s quite affordable. Fixed-Price Meal Specials. For both of these reasons, the prix fixe menu is still alive and well today.

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EATER

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In space, it requires Noma-levels of preparation from teams of scientists determined to give astronauts something special. We asked Läte what’s on the menu aboard the ISS this holiday season, how meals are prepared for dining in space, and what sort of dietary restrictions can be accommodated 250 miles above Earth.

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The Rail

AUGUST 4, 2022

Some information you can add in your newsletters includes updates to your menu, restaurant specials, dietary tips, what sport games and matches you plan on showing , and more. Therefore, inviting them to your special evenings is a great way to sell your business to them. You’re also building a loyal customer base.

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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.” This echoed my wife, in a way, making me feel deeply un-special and lacking in uniqueness. This did not, however, change her opinion of our Italian steakhouse dinner. “We

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Olive Garden generously includes breadsticks with every meal, and you can get them in an endless supply with the soup and salad specials. If you’re eating out for lunch, you can enjoy the special soup, breadstick, and salad combo. If you’re ordering to-go, you can add a 1/2 dozen or a dozen breadsticks to your order.

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