Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2025

Beyond serving as a place to grab drinks, the bar is becoming a hub of social interaction and a key driver of revenue. Playful, Art-Centric Design: Creating Memorable Moments Restaurants are no longer just places to eat, they’re experiences to be shared, photographed and remembered—especially on social media.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2025

Social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok now dominate, enabling brands to connect directly with consumers through personalized, engaging content. We encouraged users to share their creative recipes, which we amplified through social media to build excitement and a sense of collaboration.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Build Social Media Presence : As soon as you start to advertise your business is up for sale, the first thing a potential buyer will do is Google your restaurant. You need to have a long-standing social media presence. I don’t care how many followers you have; the goal is to start gaining social media presence.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2025

With social media shaping trends, culture and commerce around the clock, younger generations are increasingly using these platforms to discover new dining experiences. This shift highlights the growing reliance on social media for information, making it crucial for restaurants to engage with this audience where they are.

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2025 Sustainability Social Media Customer Experience 323

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

Social media, online reviews, and delivery platforms make digital branding just as important as physical branding. We wanted it to feel high-end but also lively and social. For instance, your menu needs to have the same voice as your social media. Don’t just rely on organic social media.

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Social Media Customer Experience Email Marketing Loyalty Program 252

Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Brightly colored drinks, such as Chatimes vibrant purple taro and green matcha offerings, are attention-getting and tailor-made for social media. Early this year, Chatime also reinvigorated its brand platform with a refresh that celebrates and reflects its vibrant, youthful spirit.

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Beverage 2025 Innovation Social Media 279

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Accessories : Hats, tote bags, and fun foam fingers that resonate with our audience and extend the bar’s social vibe. Social Media Campaigns : Posts and stories featuring the merch, styled in real-world settings, paired with teasers leading up to the launch. Creating pieces that look great in a casual or nightlife setting.

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Merchandise Sports Social Media Seasonal Menu 419

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

billion in revenue every year due to inadequate digital engagement across key consumer channels such as search engines, social media platforms, and review sites. We can break down the platforms that matter into three categories: search, social, and hybrid. SOCi's 2024 Local Visibility Index (LVI) reveals that the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

I’m happy to say it’s come back, with people holding big business and social events again. Social media, email, and digital ads became lifelines—helping small businesses stay visible and build relationships through personalized messages. Today, community-driven marketing has become a game-changer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Dylan, who is the perfect partner for us because she also combines a bunch of amazing things – she’s a talented and successful artist, basketball star, entrepreneur, activist, fashionista, and social media influencer. JA: Social media is huge for us.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 20, 2023

One way to do this is by building social proof. Social proof in marketing leverages the fact that consumers trust the actions and opinions of other users to make decisions. How do you build social proof for your restaurant business? So, you can post some of these reviews on social media.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Your job posts need to be where Gen Z actually spends time – think TikTok, Instagram, and other app-first, social job platforms like Jobget 2. So how can you change up your hiring strategy to attract this workforce? Traditional "Hiring Cooks" or "Servers Needed" job posts won't cut it anymore 3.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2024

Restaurant brands need to pay attention to evolving media consumptions in order to better engage with potential customers, according to results of a year-long study conducted by Digital Turbine in collaboration with Qrious Insight. Mobile gaming-first audiences were shown 61 percent fewer ads than social media-first audiences.

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Social Media Mobile Ordering Advertising Website Management 450

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Outside of your website, add your ordering link to your social media bios and posts (also, Stories if youre using Instagram). Social media: Create posts sharing the perks of your rewards program and how easy it is to use and earn. can boost traffic. Highlighting the deadlineOnly available this weekend!adds

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Ordering Email Marketing Social Media Online Ordering 195

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Reviews are social currency, and they do more than just build trust with potential customersthey also signal to Google that people are visiting and engaging with your restaurant. Social media is a lot more exciting, but you have no control over who actually sees your content, and posts can get buried in a crowded feed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2024

First, overwhelmed by ads and overly polished social media content, customers now see reviews as a reliable and authentic source of truth. Highlight glowing feedback on social media, your website, and even your in-house materials. Turn reviews into valuable content Don’t let great reviews sit idle on Google.

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ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

Lifestyle Choices: Do they prefer fast, casual meals or long, social dining experiences? Do they rely on social media, local events, or partnerships with delivery services? Use Social Media Insights Social media isnt just for marketingits a goldmine of customer data. How Are They Marketing?

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Marketing Social Media Email Marketing Loyalty Program 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2024

This artistry extends beyond the table to social media, where visually striking glassware plays a starring role, drawing in followers and creating a buzz. The intricate designs and varying shapes and colors of specialty glasses offer opportunities for innovation in presentation that brings creative drink concepts to life.

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Fine Dining Consumer Goods Presentation Seasonal Menu 405

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2024

Restaurants receive huge amounts of feedback from customers — in survey responses, via social media, on review sites, and more. But 1,500 reviews, plus thousands of survey responses, not to mention social media mentions, is unmanageable for most businesses. What do they think about the menu on social media?

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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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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

JANUARY 31, 2024

These genuine snapshots—when shared on social media—can help paint an authentic picture of your business, and create a powerful word-of-mouth effect. Create a social media campaign that prompts customers to share content related to your business.

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Social Media Email Marketing Influencer Customer Experience 508

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 29, 2025

Producers should: Provide regular updates on production challenges and supply expectations Use digital platforms and social media to educate consumers on egg pricing factors Partner with retailers to promote transparency initiatives in-store 4.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

You find one that looks promising, but theres no websitejust a few scattered social media posts. A common mistake among restaurant operators is thinking that a social media account alone will be enough to satisfy customersbut there are problems. Here are the seven biggest benefits of having a website for your restaurant.

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Social Media Online Ordering SEO Email Marketing 195

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Promotions, local SEO, and social media ads can help bring more people through your door. A strong social media presence, community partnerships, and local events can get your name in front of more potential customers. Are you trying to increase foot traffic? Do you want to drive more online orders?

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Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program 195

EATER

DECEMBER 3, 2024

These places represent the trends and triumphs of the past year: family-run legends for which word-of-mouth won over social media. Resurrected restaurants. Top-notch taquerias. The uniting factor is the quality of the food, drink, and service, as well as the way these places contribute to the fabric of their communities.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Sell More, Showing Social Proof People are more likely to order something when they see that other customers tried it already and loved it. Humans are hardwired to mitigate risk, so by using social proof, youre taking away the risk involved with customers ordering a high-value menu item.

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Ordering Online Ordering Loyalty Program Customer Experience 349

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2025

Ask a team member to post social media updates or answer customer inquiries online. Assign a staff member to oversee tasks like opening or closing duties on daily checklists. Empower shift supervisors to address customer concerns in real time, freeing managers to focus on larger issues.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Today, customers rely on Google searches, online reviews, and social media to decide where to eat. By defining your ideal customer, you can tailor your branding, social media content, and promotions to resonate with the right peoplerather than wasting marketing dollars on an audience that isnt a good fit.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Promote Online Ordering Through Social Media and Email Marketing On social media, showcase your food in a way that makes people crave it. The key to both social media and email marketing? Highlight it on your website, in order confirmation emails, and on social media.

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Online Ordering Ordering Email Marketing Mobile Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Offer a Behind-the-Scenes Look on Social Media Social media platforms have become a powerful tool for marketing, and when used effectively, they can generate buzz around your fine dining establishment before it even opens its doors. in earned media value for every $1 spent on influencer marketing.

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Fine Dining Marketing Social Media Influencer 520

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2023

Many depend on social media reviews and posts about a particular restaurant before deciding whether they will dine there or not. Nearly half of your market depends on social media comments for their restaurant reviews. If you’re using social media listening tools, what does a search for your brand name generate?

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Social Media Website Management SEO Customer Experience 493

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2024

Recent reports of possible portion-size discrepancies at Chipotle are a cautionary tale for brands, highlighting a few critical issues in the restaurant industry: consistently meeting customer expectations and the swift power of social media. What does the Chipotle situation say about the power of social media to keep brands in check?

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Social Media Loyalty Program Customer Service Customer Experience 442

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

These links can be sent via SMS, email, or social media, creating a smooth and convenient experience for both businesses and customers. Even basic technologies, such as payment links, enable merchants to securely request reservation deposits.

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Book Reservations Communication Customer Experience 385

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2023

Other social media platforms have rolled out vertical video formats to compete with TikTok, so you might as well use them. Developing a presence on multiple social apps helps users recognize your brand. Does Tik Tok provide a better opportunity than other social media? How does it differ?

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Marketing Social Media Small Business Cash Management 531