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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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The Digital Foodie: Top Trends That Will Drive 2022 Restaurant Marketing

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Increased Emphasis on Online Ordering. This combination of pressures has brands doubling down on digital ordering – effectively reducing the labor cost of this process. The increased cost of goods due to supply chain issues and economic inflation is causing brands to look for other ways to increase margins.

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The Ultimate Guide To Restaurant Marketing: Strategies for Restaurant Operators In 2025

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Today, customers rely on Google searches, online reviews, and social media to decide where to eat. People want convenience, transparency, and a connection to the brands they support, and that starts with how you market your restaurant online. A strong online presence means more visibility, more orders, and, ultimately, more revenue.

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Competition’s Coming: Key Technology Changes Can Help You Win

Modern Restaurant Management

The ingrained customer behavior over the past year, delivery, mobile orders, curbside pick-up, will likely continue. Digitize Your Ordering Function and Enhance Your Presence. Just prior to the pandemic, off-premises orders accounted for 60 percent of restaurant engagements, according to a National Restaurant Association report.

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COVID-19 Is an Opportunity to Differentiate Your Restaurant Brand

Modern Restaurant Management

As in sports, being proactive is often the best way to defend yourself against an unforgiving opponent like COVID-19. Dine-in mobile ordering. Waving down a server for another drink or side order may be part of the old dine-in experience, but it is hardly a tradition that diners want to continue.

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COVID-19 Resources for Restaurants

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The National Restaurant Association launched an industry grassroots education and engagement resource available online at RestaurantsAct.com. " "As a small business owner these unprecedented times are very overwhelming," said Rick Fernandez, owner of 3N1 Sports Bar & Grill in San Diego. "Cox

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Wrapping Up a Restaurant Marketing Trend

Modern Restaurant Management

We advertised in local papers, supporting youth sports and wrapping our vehicles. “While working takeout, people drove by and said, ‘I saw the van, I called the number, I need a takeout order for tonight.’ . “Our marketing plan has always been to get new people to try our food,” he said.

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