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

Modern Restaurant Management

"As awful as it was, the pandemic pushed restaurants to completely rethink their operations in order to survive, and some of the changes they made during the pandemic have continued to be beneficial to those restaurants and industry at large." The pandemic made speed, accuracy, and seamless ordering non-negotiable.

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26 Proven Ways to Market Your Restaurant Online and Increase Bookings

7 Shifts

With 90% of diners checking a restaurant online before visiting, you also need a strong online presence to attract and boost reservations. Let’s explore 26 proven online marketing strategies to help your restaurant thrive. A smooth mobile experience keeps people engaged and leads to more online bookings.

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Local SEO For Restaurants—How To Rank Higher And Attract More Customers

ChowNow

With a few key optimizations, your restaurant can rank higher on Google, get noticed by people searching for places to eat, and ultimately drive more foot traffic and online orders. Restaurants that rank higher in local search results get more foot traffic, online orders, and reservations.

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The Best Restaurant Marketing Tips

Modern Restaurant Management

Pizza chains still getting orders via phone 70 percent of the time. People want to know about safety measures in order to know what rules they must follow. Up to date info and employee processes will make the research and dining/ordering experience all the more impressive. Make sure your online presence is locked in.

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Prepping for Off-Premise: Navigating Potential Restaurant Reclosures 

Modern Restaurant Management

By incorporating technology-driven solutions, like direct online ordering for delivery and pickup , operators can own and utilize guest data to not only gain access to key customer insights, but also engage with them in new, unique ways. And the benefits don’t stop there. Operators must also get creative with guest offerings.

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Where Safety Meets Satisfaction — Tips For COVID-Era Restaurateurs to Elevate Their Customer Offerings

Modern Restaurant Management

If possible, restaurants should consider expanding into casual and comfortable outdoor seating arrangements that can feature a more pre-pandemic feel. Restaurants can continue to foster the aura of personal service and exclusivity by using online booking services and offering phone reservations.

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2022: A Year of Transition for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Many operators will devote their resources to online or app ordering, reservations, mobile payment, or delivery management, in addition to back-of-the-house technology. This is validated by a large number of consumers preferring the use of technology where it doesn't diminish hospitality. Roughly half of U.S.

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