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From Local Love to Lasting Loyalty: Five Marketing Tips for Community Engagement

Modern Restaurant Management

Building a unique identity for your restaurant can be challenging in a competitive market. At Health Nut, we've successfully capitalized on local marketing to create a brand that resonates deeply with our community and inspires a loyal following. To truly connect with a local audience, creativity and community involvement are key.

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‘Marketing Doesn’t Stop at Getting Customers in the Door’

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurateurs should monetize word-of-mouth recommendations through referral programs and social media contests. "Marketing doesn’t stop at getting guests in the door – it’s about building long-term relationships," Eng said. "Word ”

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Your Guide To Restaurant Email Marketing In 2025

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Email marketing might not be as flashy as social media marketing, but for restaurants, its possibly the most effective way to stay connected with customers. When used correctly, restaurant email marketing keeps your restaurant top of mind, turning occasional diners into loyal regulars.

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Turning Tables with Video Testimonials: A New Recipe for Restaurant Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

Incorporating video testimonials into your restaurant marketing strategy can showcase authentic experiences that build trust and engage prospective customers, turning them into loyal regulars. By offering social proof and trust, video testimonials encourage prospective customers to give your restaurant a try.

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How Email Marketing Can Boost Your Restaurant Brand

Modern Restaurant Management

Many business owners believe that emailing is an obsolete form of marketing. Even for a unique niche like restaurants, the power of email marketing can boost brand awareness and ROI. Eighty-three percent of global consumers state that they prefer emails when receiving communications from businesses. Welcome Email.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

These changes have become permanent shifts in how they target customers, market themselves, and design their offerings." I’m happy to say it’s come back, with people holding big business and social events again. The pandemic changed how businesses market, no doubt about it.

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10 Email Marketing Ideas for Restaurants to Drive Sales

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If your restaurant isn’t using email marketing, now is the ideal time to start. Restaurant email marketing is one of the most cost-effective ideas to stay top of mind, engage with your customers, and increase sales. . We recommend emailing your guests on a regular basis to establish consistency.