SpotOn

MAY 21, 2024

School's out, the farmer's markets are booming, and summer vacation plans are finally coming to life. Slower traffic means many restaurants take off the long holiday weekend themselves to enjoy a hard-earned break. The 4th of July weekend offers so much more than an Independence Day celebration. It's peak summer.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

It’s a special present from the restaurant to see good happy hour deals available as long as I visit during their specified times. Whether you’re a Nashville local or a tourist in tow for a day or two, there’s a happy hour drink special waiting for you. Check out my list of spots with the best happy hour in Nashville below!

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Restaurant Engine

JANUARY 27, 2021

Bring a new group of patrons to your restaurants with lunch specials. More than 90% of American workers buy their lunch out at least once a week. In this article, we look at how daily lunch specials can drive new patrons at your restaurant. Then you can target your daily lunch specials to them to drive new business.

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Touch Bistro

JULY 26, 2021

We’re sharing ideas for Labor Day restaurant specials that will help you maximize profits and make your restaurant a Labor Day destination for years to come. In this article you’ll learn: How Labor Day can impact your restaurant How to plan Labor Day promotions 14 Labor Day restaurant specials to try this September. All hands on deck?

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

Dad is king for a day, which means millions of families will be on the hunt for Father’s Day restaurant specials to mark the special occasion. Plan the right Father’s Day restaurant specials and your venue could become the spot for not only Father’s Day feasts, but also repeat business on many other days throughout the year.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

With so many people out in a sea of stars and stripes on the 4th of July, how do you get them to come to your restaurant? The short answer is offering enticing 4th of July specials. The right 4th of July specials will drive traffic to your restaurant, helping you take advantage of one of the biggest celebrations of the year.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Nowadays, running a successful restaurant takes more than great food and good service. If your website isn’t optimized for mobile, you could be losing out on potential customers. You can also reach out to other local businesses or organizations to provide further context to search engines about your restaurant’s location.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

If you are part of a working couple, managing a budget, paying for a mortgage, supporting two cars, and probably still paying off your student loans, then does going out to dinner make sense? If you are going to invest in “dinner out” then this is where you would prefer to spend your money. You want to support them.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Special occasions and big events like weddings, anniversaries, graduations, and even corporate meetings in our lives only come around so often, so why not try and make them as unforgettable as possible? Check them all out below! Taking the number one spot on my list is a place called Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Let’s take the guesswork out of starting your food business and set your establishment up for success. Do you want to find out which food items your customers love the most? Here, you take a look at the GDP growth, unemployment rates, and inflation in the restaurant industry. Start by deciding what you need to know.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 20, 2024

There’s a reactionary movement that I keep seeing in restaurants; a movement that assumes the answer to the restaurant bottom line is to take more and give less or give too much to justify raising prices. This is compounded when a restaurant doesn’t even take bread seriously. Help them out. Do it right!

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

You also need to be prepared to deal with any challenges that come with taking over an existing business. It's essential to have a well-thought-out business plan before starting a new bar as it will help you secure financing, attract investors, and ensure that your business is successful.

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Restaurant Clicks

MAY 26, 2021

With so many great specials, you may even find yourself visiting a few of the spots on our list. Be sure to take a look at their menu as well if you’re feeling a bit hungry! Specials include $1 draft beers, well drinks, and wine, $2 PBR pounders, $2 tacos, $4 mini quesadillas, $5 wings, and more! Happy hour is from 5 p.m.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Group dining is easily accommodated by private rooms in Indianapolis restaurants, making the city a great location to celebrate special occasions. Mesh is a popular locale with outdoor space, and the restaurant serves modern American cuisine with various happy hour specials. Beholder offers specialized menus for private dining events.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Ah…” when opportunity knocks, you can’t win the lottery if you don’t buy a ticket, in basketball or hockey you’ll miss every shot you don’t take, if you aren’t going all the way, why go at all,” …there are plenty of quotes that point to the same reality. This statement applies to all of us, in every situation, or any career. You might fail.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 29, 2024

The good times, the challenges that we overcame, the team building that took place, and the joy of putting out countless delicious plates of food?” We no longer repair worn shoes- we throw them out and get new ones. If it makes you smile, even though it seems a bit corny, then take the next step – EMBRACE THE POSSIBILITIES!

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

89% of people do dining research on their phones, so if you’re not making the most of your online presence, you're missing out on a huge opportunity. Additionally, local marketing helps restaurants stand out by targeting specific audiences within their immediate area.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

We may complain about the guest who is taking loads of pictures of their food and posting them on Instagram, but deep inside we get a bit of a rush when it happens. These team members will go out of their way for the guest because you do so for them. Let them kick the tires and take the menu for a spin.

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Notch

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Getting to that answer means taking a look at human psychology. Let’s take a look at some of the more popular promotion ideas for restaurants and what the data says about how they work. Happy hour Happy hour specials are a classic restaurant promotion designed to bring in the after-work crowd. A study done by Dr. Paul J.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This is something that we have our managers use on a weekly basis as well, so teaching them and training them how to do it literally takes no more than 15 minutes,” says Allie. That's usually the first place we go when trying to figure out how can we improve our labor.” says Allie. It provides a lot of relief for business owners.”

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

If you're standing in line waiting to order the special of the night, the seasonal Panzanella Salad, you don't want to hear “86 the special”. The most common reason for an item to be 86'd is simply when the ingredients for a menu item run out. How is eighty-six used? Where did the term come from? Common items that get 86'd.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2024

It takes longer to show results, and you can be overshadowed by competitors who have more resources for organic search. Why restaurants should still use Google Ads in 2024 While organic traffic is important, relying on it alone can take time and might not always give you the results you need right away.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

Outside people went about their day, never giving mind to the effort, dichotomy of characters, hustle, stress, and complexity of what takes place in the “back of the house” at a twelve hundred room hotel. As I tied on my apron and pulled out my knife kit ready to dive in, the executive chef called me into his office.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 8, 2023

Here’s what they have to say, Niki Walsh Senior Director, F&B Marketing and PR Taste of Hilton, and Hilton EMEA Based out of Dubai, Niki Wash has 23 years in the hospitality industry. Just managing the guilt, time and task will take care of itself. Your kids will observe, adapt & take inspiration.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Gifts, special meals, travel, and most importantly – family time consumes the next few weeks. Those of us who fit this description should take the time to think about those who are not so fortunate. When a local cop or firefighter drives down the street – take a moment to wave and shout out: “thanks”!

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

What steps do you take to handle special seating requests, such as accessibility needs? A restaurant hostess must balance efficiency with warmth to make sure every guest feels special. They should also share techniques they use to reduce wait times while accommodating special needs, such as accessibility or seating preferences.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Ideally, operators want new employees to be deployed in 12 days , while 55% of restaurant employees admitted they want shorter training periods that take only one to two weeks. Training takes time away from regular restaurant operations, and scheduling this time effectively is crucial. Let’s say you run a fast-casual restaurant.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

It represents everything it takes to get a meal on the table, from the raw ingredients like meat and vegetables to the packaging for takeout orders. Ingredients and labor take up most of your COGS, but other factors like packaging, portion, and menu also play a role.

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Social Hospitality

MARCH 27, 2020

Let’s focus on steps you can take to market your hotel or restaurant during the coronavirus crisis. There’s still an audience out there that will eventually re-engage with your brand; the key is to connect with them. With so many employees out of work, now would be the perfect time to reward their loyalty.

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The Restaurant Times

APRIL 25, 2021

When we talk about restaurant marketing and promotion, most people think of discounts, coupons, and special offers, such as the classic buy-one-get-free deals. For one, offering special deals and discounts can be costly. Scroll down to take a look at the top special restaurant promotion ideas to spike your sales in no time.

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Notch

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Getting to that answer means taking a look at human psychology. Let’s take a look at some of the more popular promotion ideas for restaurants and what the data says about how they work. Happy hour Happy hour specials are a classic restaurant promotion designed to bring in the after-work crowd. A study done by Dr. Paul J.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 10, 2024

And yet, the diner who walks out with your logo beer mug is damaging your restaurant’s bottom line. After a guest thief takes what they want, the restaurant must purchase replacements and eventually report the thefts to their insurance company, which in the long run will raise their premiums, creating another drag on profitability.

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SpotOn

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Your offerings can range from seasonal starters and holiday drinks to multiple courses and specials. The idea is for your restaurant to reflect the festive spirit while taking into account the realities of supply chain pressures and inflation. Some people stay home for the holidays, while others look for special experiences.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 27, 2021

He specializes in the creative design and concept development of restaurants, bars, and public spaces for hotel products of the future. He advises that before thinking about walls or anything else, draw some circles on paper and just figure out how people will use the space just with circles. For some hotels like Marriot, it is 25%.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

So I spent over a decade figuring out how to build something different–a company based on collaboration and group success– which felt authentic to who I am. I believe there are a lot of people out there for whom the traditional model isn’t working, and if so, my book gives them a guide to do it differently.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

It might be a simple miscommunication, where the person taking the order misheard the customer’s special request. Customers expect to get what they ordered when they visit (or get take-out from) restaurants. Order accuracy starts at the very beginning of the process, with the person taking the order.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Succeeding despite those headwinds takes a special effort, especially during back-to-school when the trends are most pronounced. Take Advantage of Technology : In addition to scheduling, QSR technology has grown immensely in scope and capability. Others offer special wages for hard-to-staff shifts.

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