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Restaurants Can Leverage Their POS System to Make the Most Out of Outdoor Dining

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As a part of this process, many operators have once again turned to outdoor dining as a lifeline to help recover lost revenue and make customers feel at ease. Here are some of the ways restaurant owners can leverage a holistic and data-driven POS system to optimize their outdoor dining operations. Customized and Tailored Promotions.

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

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And outdoor dining, once more of an afterthought or a novelty, has become a more permanent and intentional part of restaurant design. Running a successful restaurant isn’t measured solely by what’s on the menu anymore. Running a successful restaurant isn’t measured solely by what’s on the menu anymore.

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Restaurant Patio Guide: How to Get More Profit With Outdoor Seating

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However, getting more guests in seats through outdoor dining can also come at a cost, both in time and money. Having managed a restaurant with an extremely popular patio and brunch menu, I know this firsthand. Add high tops to vary up seating. Put planters or large pots with seasonal flowers on your patio.

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Restaurant Design Trends for 2021

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Some trending concepts over the past several years have included more open seating, high ceilings, and exposed structure concepts. Covered outdoor dining areas are always a great addition to the dining concept as well and we have learned their increased importance this year. Getting Creative with Outdoor Space.

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How Restaurant Owners Can Prepare for the COVID-19 Cold Weather Lull

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With some outdoor dining pilot programs coming to an end as we head into the winter months, tens of thousands of restaurants across the country will be forced to operate at a fraction of typical capacity without added outdoor seating to supplement the loss. Managing cash flow can be difficult for seasonal businesses.

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Five Casual Dining Design Trends Worth Replicating

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Outdoor Is Still Popular. As a result, many establishments have made their outdoor spaces usable throughout all four seasons via the use of tents, heaters, and fans. Of course, it’s important to advertise that you offer outdoor dining space year-round using signage. Room for Technology.

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What are Some Additional Ways to Build Revenue Streams and Prepare for the Winter Months?

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With outdoor dining occupying the foreground, and bars and indoor dining taking a back seat to consumer preferences, it begs the question: what happens when it gets cold? Outdoor dining works great during the warmer weather, and for facilitating additional curbside/delivery. One key to making this a success is marketing.