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26 Proven Ways to Market Your Restaurant Online and Increase Bookings

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Use it to share updates, special events, or new menu items. For example, you can promote your seasonal dishes or happy hour specials. When done right, it helps keep your restaurant at the top of customers' minds, encourages repeat visits, and promotes special events or menu items. It's an active marketing tool.

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How to Elevate Guest Experience in the Age of COVID-19

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Entertainment is also an effective way to make any meal special – can you provide games for guests at their table? Aside from fun, entertainment-focused initiatives, it is also essential to make sure everyone feels safe in your environment. Live music? Unique photo opportunities in your space?

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The 11 Best Restaurant Event Ideas That Actually Bring In New Customers And Keep Regulars Excited

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A study found that 61% of diners are prepared to spend extra for a unique special event menu. Provide space for seating, tasting, and entertainment. Why customers love it: Guests feel special learning insider techniques and getting hands-on experience. Its ideal for foodies, date nights, and special occasions.

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What Will Bring Families Back to Restaurants?

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Over half of parents surveyed expect play areas to be closed, or at the absolute least, sanitized more frequently; two-thirds expect sanitation of high chairs & booster seats between customers; and they expect kids’ toys, cups, crayons, and activity menus to be single use or individually wrapped. Kid-Friendly = More Motivating.

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Boost Your Restaurant Brand with Social Media

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YouTube : Where people from all demographics go for videos that range from instructional to entertaining. This could be demonstrations from your chef, a tour of your new private dining room, candid shots of guests enjoying the patio and fire pit, or vibrant photos of that night’s seafood special. It’s not enough to post.

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Service Robots Solve Everyday Restaurant Problems

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Meanwhile, robots in the front of house are leading customers to their tables, working in tandem with servers to carry loads of heavy dishes in a single trip, and providing novel experiences and entertainment that bring guests into the restaurant. During a busy rush, coordinating these varied tasks can become overwhelming.

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Providing The Best Restaurant Customer Experience in 2024

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A warm greeting, attentive service, and a willingness to accommodate special requests can significantly enhance customer satisfaction. You can also implement a waitlist system during peak hours to help manage overflow and make sure that guests are seated as quickly as possible.