7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

You're not only competing against many other bars but establishments offering entertainment, food, and drink. Comedy/show-based bars often feature live entertainment, making them a great choice for those looking for an enjoyable night out. They should also be outgoing and able to socialize with customers.

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Restaurant Engine

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

According to one survey , 62% of respondents check a restaurant’s social media before deciding to dine there. In addition, 42% of respondents prefer social media to search engines when they are looking for new restaurants. They plainly show the importance of social media for your restaurant.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In the eighties, nineties and beyond, a younger generation was compelled to move back to urban centers where they could find “culture”: entertainment, better restaurants, a nightlife with plenty of bars, and the style that accompanies city life. People are social, by nature. Now comes the even greater societal change.

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The Rail

APRIL 4, 2023

When it comes to video marketing for your restaurant on social media, there are a myriad of tips, tricks, topics, and trends that you can implement as soon as today in order to leverage your audience and turn it into a sea of loyal, cash-paying patrons. You want to spark a craving. With that growth comes opportunity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

A well-crafted narrative is essential in enhancing brand identity through various social channels and e-newsletters. Creating limited-time offers (LTOs) or promotions with these food-inspired holidays taps into the current social climate, fostering a buzz that resonates with your target audience.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2020

For nearly four decades the job of cook dominated the media and served as a major point of conversation and entertainment for guests of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. In the meantime, what can be done to build back that enthusiasm, the mystery, the excitement and joy of cooking and dining? Do it all and do it often.

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Social media marketing for restaurants is one of the most direct ways to engage with diners to increase awareness, loyalty and drive sales. Thankfully, you don’t have to be a social media expert to use it effectively for your business. Instagram is the second most popular social media network behind Facebook.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2020

As a tool that collects a customer's demographic data, email address, contact information, social media details and more, CRM allows restaurant owners to use that data to solicit reviews, communicate regularly and run promotions through email and text. Prioritizing Social Media. Prioritizing Social Media.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

To do so, you must have an optimized website and engaging social media profiles. Make sure to add a clear sign-up form to your website and promote it on your social media channels. These social media personalities have loyal followers who trust the restaurants they suggest.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

That’s great news for bricks and mortar locations such as malls, which are transforming into a different kind of mixed-use developments incorporating a curated mix of dining, entertainment, and experiential businesses. They also provide a lot of entertaining and engaging content, especially when poking fun at their rivals.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 1, 2024

It starts when they search for a place to eat, often using social media and online reviews to make their decision. Encourage customers to share their experiences by running user-generated content campaigns or offering incentives for social media check-ins.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

They want engaging content that keeps them entertained. Invest in an Online Presence Social media platforms provide an unparalleled opportunity to get in front of the right audience at the right time. Having a social media page is important, and claiming your property across all social platforms is recommended.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2022

billion on national television advertisements, and digital spend is also on the rise given the increasing influence of social media platforms like TikTok. How do brands know if their media spend is making an impact with diners? Advertising that entertains audiences generates market-share growth over the long term.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2020

From share-worthy photos on Instagram to restaurant reviews on Facebook, social media platforms determine how the restaurants engage with the masses. Yes, not all videos and media platforms are the same – this is a lesson worth knowing. The latest tool to make a splash on the social media scene is TikTok.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2024

We’ve seen this trend take off at many quick-serve or fast-casual chains, where displays and screens provide entertainment value for patrons as they wait for their meals or decide if they are staying for dessert. Experiences like these are here to stay as the lines between physical and digital media continually blur.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

In the digital age, restaurants must put some focus on digital media, too. Whether it’s providing in-store entertainment, activating social media promotions or implementing QR-code menu options, the digital initiative among restaurateurs is clearly present, but it’s not enough.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

And today, social media needs to be at the very centre of any comprehensive strategy – the majority of audiences hang out on social media, and platforms such as Instagram provide the perfect opportunity to raise awareness about your event and drive attendance. Identify Your Target Audience. Use Various Visuals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

If they have outdoor dining and require all of their staff to wear masks and gloves, practicing social distancing in the restaurant, they should prominently display those things everywhere. Lastly, put up a sign that says your restaurant is open and practicing social distancing. Doing these things accomplishes that and then some.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2020

Here are a few tips your restaurant can use to take advantage of the virtual event trend: Live Entertainment. Does your venue host live entertainment such as bands, DJs, or comedy? Announce your virtual events via email, social media, your website, and anywhere else you post information for customers and prospects.

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Social Hospitality

DECEMBER 1, 2019

This is true for everything processing reservations and orders, to marketing, to being able to deliver entertainment in your establishment. They can link to your existing website and social media without disrupting esthetic or flow. Technologies for Entertainment. The right tools deliver the right results.

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Buzztime Business

JANUARY 22, 2024

Ever feel like you’re stuck in a rut when it comes to entertainment and events at your bar? That’s why we put together these 7 next-level bar entertainment ideas. Turn your customers into performers with these 3 bar entertainment ideas that put a twist on open mic night. You’re not alone. Host a competitive open mic night.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

From social media, to your website to email and your Yelp page, there are endless opportunities to reach your audience with relevant and timely information. Use social media to highlight your customers and connect directly with them! Get this same message posted across all of your social platforms as well as your website.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2021

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? Stay Connected.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2020

This year, I have watched the news and social media, alongside the restaurant-owned communication channels, share their plight. Consumers are online watching cooking videos, sommeliers, and educational videos to entertain themselves in some form. I love NYC. Restaurants need to do more than just offer a meal.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 15, 2020

An active social media presence is a must for all restaurants. According to an intricated report on the Restaurant Industry & Market Evolution, restaurant operators said that they received 43 percent of online orders via direct channels out of which 22% chose social media channels like Facebook, Instagram for direct ordering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

Engage consumers using social media, storytelling, and events to create a deep emotional tie that extends beyond the plate. Use entertaining content to promote your cuisine, reveal behind-the-scenes kitchen glances, and highlight unusual culinary creations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 8, 2024

Many restaurant and bar owners are leveraging this additional speed and capacity to add or upgrade TV or entertainment streaming services. With economic uncertainty persisting among Latino SMBs, restaurant and bar owners are seeking any competitive edge in the marketplace, including enhancing on-premise entertainment offerings.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Social media presence is an important part of running a contemporary business, and it’s quickly becoming a popular restaurant marketing tool for attracting new customers and converting them into regulars. Transform Your Restaurant’s Social Media Presence Into A Huge Success . Source: Thrillax. Timing matters .

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

The high-stress, aggressive and sometimes toxic environment is so well known, it's been made a caricature by mainstream media, is everything from Hell's Kitchen to Disney's Ratatouille. And while it makes for great entertainment, what's traditionally thought of as restaurant culture has real consequences for its employees.

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Social Hospitality

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Lockdowns and social restrictions ushered in a new way of life, redefining how we work, socialize, and even dine. They don’t entertain dine-in customers. They craft enticing digital menus and leverage social media ( restaurant marketing on Instagram is huge!)

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Chowly

MAY 25, 2023

billion people use social media worldwide as of 2023. In the United States, roughly seven in 10 Americans use social media on a daily basis to connect with friends, access news, and be entertained. It means that social media is the new hangout spot for most people. What does this mean?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2021

Similar to radio talk shows, podcasts are conversational and entertaining - but also educational. Walchef, founder of Cali BBQ and Cali BBQ Media. Join host Jeremy Julian as he covers a variety of topics, such as trade shows, POS systems, scheduling apps, marketing, social media, mobile payment, EVG, and much more!

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Since happy hours are also about socializing , make sure to include plenty of shareable items. People will share this unique experience on social media, further promoting your business and attracting more customers. A study revealed that 45 percent of diners in the US are influenced by social media.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2020

With the prevalence of streaming content available 24/7, today’s customers have grown accustomed to instant entertainment and have little patience for prolonged wait times. Enhance the Wait Experience. Unfortunately, a given reality in the food service industry is that waiting is sometimes a necessary reality in daily operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 4, 2023

Video marketing through social media opens up a world of opportunities for restaurants to grow their brands and bring new customers through their doors. Food-related content has been a staple of social media since its inception, as it brings users closer to a world of exciting dishes than ever before.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2023

As the internet shifted from a place where people went to find information to a place where people went to be entertained, more advertising options opened up. Social media companies offered ads using the same auction-style payment strategy, which is still the norm today. The Benefits of Mail.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 7, 2020

Entertainment. If there was time add some type of entertainment to your venue, this is it. With some planning and social media strategizing, post New Year’s Eve events can create a night to remember, and a profitable start to 2020 as old and new guests look for something new and exciting, even in the familiar.

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