March, 2017

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Why Your Restaurant Should Abandon Coupons and Embrace Loyalty Programs

The Restaurant Coach University

When business is slow, many restaurants turn to discounts and coupons in order to get more people through the door. However, discounting is rarely an effective strategy for developing regular customers, and can even end up hurting your business. We spoke to Donald Burns (aka The Restaurant Coach™) to learn why loyalty programs are a much wiser path to success than giving away your product.

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A Word from the Experts: Wine by-the-Glass Success in 2017

Bermar America

Last year, our partners at Isante – the online magazine for restaurant professionals – put the spotlight on multi-award winning restaurant owners at the Yono and the Elbow Room. Their owners and experts shared their insights on their own success with Le Verre de Vin preservation systems. Here we capture their most salient points in our top tips for building a credible by-the-glass program.

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Equipment Maintenance: Too Many Stories to Tell…

Sustainability Beyond the Plate

Richard Young, Director of Education. I was recently invited to moderate a panel on Foodservice Maintenance and Repair at the Gas Foodservice Equipment Network’s (GFEN) Commercial Foodservice Workshop. The meeting was held at Piedmont Natural Gas’ (PNG) Demonstration Kitchen located in PNG’s John H. Maxheim Natural Gas Technology Center.

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Tips for Making Your Customers Happier at Your Restaurant

24/7 Waiter

For your restaurant business to be a success, you need customers that want to keep returning to your establishment and that want to tell everyone about how great it is. The only way that you can accomplish this is by keeping those customers happy. The following are some tips you will want to adopt for your restaurant if you haven’t already. Have a Friendly Staff.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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A guide to SMS and mobile marketing for your restaurant

TastyIgniter

When it comes to restaurant marketing, time definitely doesn’t stand still. There are always new and improved ways to advertise and promote your restaurant. So, it is important that you stay on top of them.

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Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration

UXATA

Saint Patrick’s Day in Playa del Carmen, at Villa El dorado. Herbal goat cheese Bruschettas topped with pears, nuts and caramelized balsamic, a special entrance for a great dinner at the Mexican beach. The post Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration appeared first on UXATA Private Chef Services Riviera Maya.

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How Important is a Fresh Wine-by-the-Glass Program?

Bermar America

Serving wine as the winemaker intended isn’t just our mission. At Bermar, we believe a fresh, perfectly preserved wine is the most compelling driver behind a flawless by-the-glass program. Your wine (and Champagne) by-the-glass program should build customer loyalty, earn you the reputation for exceptional guest experiences, and result in revenue success.

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7 Tips to Make More Sales at Your Bar

ForaFinancial

The post 7 Tips to Make More Sales at Your Bar appeared first on Fora Financial.

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Feeling Lost? 5 Ways to Rescue Your Restaurant

The Restaurant Coach University

When you opened your restaurant you had big dreams and a plan. Then there was a change in the market and perhaps your plan went astray. It happens. Actually, it happens all the time. Many restaurant owners get stuck during those challenges. They lose their faith and become prey to self-doubt. Then comes the friendly advice from a “friend” (even though they have never owned a business themselves).

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How a CRM can Help Manage Your Pub Better

TastyIgniter

Running a pub can be tricky, there is always plenty to think about and plan for. There are so many pubs and restaurants closing down due to not being run as effectively and successful as they can.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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Choosing the right POS technology for your restaurant

TastyIgniter

When it comes to making sure that your restaurant runs smoothly, a restaurant POS system is the right way to go.

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4 ways technology can reduce costs and increase customer numbers

TastyIgniter

The main aim of any restaurants is to have optimum customer retention and increase sales as much as you can.

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Training Your Pub Restaurant Staff to Use New Software

TastyIgniter

Great service is the main factor in making your pub restaurant a success. This means that you should not only utilise the best pub booking software, but also make sure that your staff are properly trained too.