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Providing The Best Restaurant Customer Experience in 2024

7 Shifts

From creating a welcoming ambiance to offering unique menu items, let’s explore the ways you can refine your restaurant's customer experience in 2024. Menu and food choices Your restaurant’s menu and food choices can entice or put off customers. Moreover, the menu sets expectations for the dining experience.

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26 Proven Ways to Market Your Restaurant Online and Increase Bookings

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Collaborate with nearby businesses for events or promotions, and ask them to include a link to your website on their site. Photos of your menu items, ambiance, and even happy customers will give potential guests a glimpse of the dining experience you offer. Use it to share updates, special events, or new menu items.

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How to write a restaurant marketing plan that puts butts in seats [Ideas and Strategies]

7 Shifts

For example, your ideal customers could be: Young families that want a kid's menu, great drinks, and to get home before 8. This could be exciting drinks, a great happy hour, family-friendly promotions, or a fantastic menu that people can't help but try. Local office workers who need healthy, quick lunch—and vegan options.

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Patio Season is Here. Make it Your Best Summer Ever with 7shifts Tools Built for Restaurants

7 Shifts

Warm weather is here, and patio season is upon us. It’s also important to note that using outdoor space and adding more seating to your restaurant can increase your revenue by 30%. It’s also important to note that using outdoor space and adding more seating to your restaurant can increase your revenue by 30%. Special Events.

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Level Up Your Bar Entertainment (7 Trending Event Ideas)

Buzztime Business

Ever feel like you’re stuck in a rut when it comes to entertainment and events at your bar? Many bar owners get so caught up in day-to-day operations, events become an afterthought. Here’s how it works: At the first event, ask a local musician to be the judge. Pick one night a week to host a rotating “summer camp” event.

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Restaurant Forecasting: How To, Formulas, Methods, and More

7 Shifts

Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. It's a disruptive experience for guests who need to take time to review the menu all over again and decide on a dish they might not enjoy as much. Factor in trends.

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5 Ways to Get Your Restaurant Summer Ready

SpotOn

As the summer season approaches, bringing with it longer days and warmer weather, restaurants have a golden opportunity to welcome waves of customers looking for memorable dining experiences.  Think about adding thematic decor, comfortable seating, and even outdoor entertainment to craft an unforgettable dining experience.