7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

This rise in digital interactions has made it critical for restaurants to have well-designed websites. This rise in digital interactions has made it critical for restaurants to have well-designed websites. How to build your restaurant’s website. How to promote your restaurant’s website.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This involves comprehending and assessing the products and services offered by your competitors to compare them with your own offerings. Figure out what data you need to collect from your competitors so that you can use it for decision-making for various aspects of your business.

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Restaurant Engine

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Follow these tips to get your food truck off the ground. So, if you’re dreaming of starting your own food truck, you’re in the right place. Convenience is key, and your new food truck can leverage this trend. Before you start your food truck business, you want to do these five things. #1: billion in 2023?

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STAAH

JANUARY 16, 2024

A few small but powerful tweaks to your overall pricing strategy can make a dent to your revenue. In this blog, we share some simple tactics and ideas that can boost your hotel’s revenue. Ancillary services such as restaurants, spa treatments, meetings and event spaces can generate more profit for your hotel.

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Restaurant Engine

MARCH 27, 2024

Google is one of the top review platforms, so make sure to increase your reviews, here. Did you know that trust is key for restaurant customers? And did you know that nearly 75% of diners say they trust a restaurant with positive reviews over one without? You do this by knowing your customer base.

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7 Shifts

JULY 30, 2021

With plenty of restaurants to choose from, you want to make sure yours stands out from the rest. You may have the finest ingredients, the friendliest staff, and a picture-perfect venue, but if your restaurant isn't getting noticed, all that hard work will go to waste. Do you have a specialty dish?

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Restaurant Engine

JANUARY 10, 2024

Your website is the digital gateway to your bistro, so it should reflect your brand well. Does your website feel like it should be left in a digital graveyard? Is it less than appealing to your bistro customers? It’s vital to keep your website fresh, fast, and relevant.

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Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Research several POS solutions to find the one that best fits your needs. When it’s time to purchase a point-of-sale solution for your restaurant, it’s a big decision and one you want to research thoroughly. Your staff will be more efficient and more productive. Finally, your POS solution will pay for itself.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

So far, 2020 has thrown marketing plans, advertising budgets, and restaurant growth out of the window. Whatever plans and forecasts you had for your restaurant are yesterday’s bread now. But as restaurants reopen and business starts to pick up again, it’s important you pick up your marketing plan too.

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Restaurant Engine

JULY 27, 2022

Grab online users attention to draw them into your restaurant. It’s never been more important to draw customers into your restaurant and increase your online ordering. You want to find new customers and retain your current ones through attractive and enticing marketing. Where is your restaurant?

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Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Choose your most popular dishes to live at the top of your menu. With rising food costs from inflation and your need to stay on top of your revenue, it’s never been more important to fine-tune all of your costs. In this article, we look at nine tips to maximize profits from your restaurant’s menu.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

We started the Restaurant Growth Podcast in 2021 to provide a platform for the best and brightest minds in the restaurant and hospitality industry. From big, important ideas to use-today tactics, here are the best takeaways we heard on Season One of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. That smartphone is your media center.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Everybody needs to eat, so the sale of food will never go out of fashion. Seventy-two percent of people choose a restaurant based on comments and images shared by others on Facebook, according to a study by Social Media Monthly. This article will explore seven tips on using Facebook Ads to increase your market share of customers.

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Restaurant Engine

AUGUST 9, 2023

Taking your restaurant to the next level requires various actions. You’re a busy restaurant owner or manager, and while your business is growing, you’d like to really up the ante. The good news is that we have compiled five tips to take your restaurant to the next level. Have employee events.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 15, 2022

Are you a restaurant owner looking for question to ask potential candidates? There are a lot of jobs available in the restaurant industry. But there's one thing between you and the role you want: the interview. It shows your employer that you're a good fit for the role—and tells you if the restaurant is a good fit for you.

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Restaurant Engine

JUNE 9, 2021

When it comes to restaurant financing, take advantage of these tips for success. Are you opening a restaurant and need to add equipment? Or are you a current restaurant owner looking to upgrade or replace your equipment? While there are several ways to pay for your new equipment, we’re going to look at financing.

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Revenue Hub

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

During my many trips over the past few months encompassing the US, the Middle East, and APAC, I have seen firsthand that the groups, events, and meetings are again back in full swing. Consequently, hotels need and ultimately want more qualified leads. First and foremost, sales leaders must fiercely protect selling time.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. And the big restaurant brands are only getting bigger , making it even harder to stand out. You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

s Union Market District, sits the modern Mexican restaurant Destino. Screenshot taken from Google There aren’t many topics in the restaurant industry as hotly-debated as tipping. Restaurant workers, who rely on tips to supplement their income, are torn on the subject. Twenty minutes east of the White House, in D.C.’s

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

So you want to open a restaurant. Maybe it’s to take your grandmothers’ recipes to the masses. Maybe you want to share your love of tacos with the world. A place to call your own, perhaps? The dream of opening a restaurant is held by many, and it hasn’t been sullied by the pandemic. How to Buy a Restaurant.

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Synergy Suite

APRIL 18, 2024

The most profitable restaurants know the importance of controlling food costs. By effectively managing revenue and expenses, you can maximize your restaurant’s profits, reduce food waste, and ensure the long-term sustainability of your business. The first section defines food costs. Let’s dive right in!

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The habits of diners have changed, and our approach to off-premise along with it. The easiest way to get your food out there is by partnering with a third-party delivery app. While easy, this way ends up costing more in the short term, does not contribute to long-term growth, and can end up hurting your business.

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SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Not only that, but they may spread the word to other potential guests, earning your hotel powerful social proof. She has several options for accommodation, but she (or her organisation) opts for your hotel due to a “Book two nights and receive a complimentary airport transfer” offer. Valentine’s Day or Christmas).

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

So you want to open up your very own coffee shop. For your coffee shop to reach that status, it has to be done right. In this guide, we'll go through everything you need to open a new coffee shop, from market research to buying coffee to hiring the best team. This research will dictate your hours of operation and pricing plans!

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Restaurant Engine

JULY 13, 2022

You know that a point-of-sale system (POS) is great for your customers, enabling them to have a bit more control when ordering or paying for their meals. Did you know, though, that a POS system is great for managing your business and improving your efficiency? And do you want to improve your productivity?

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

s Union Market District, sits the modern Mexican restaurant Destino. Screenshot taken from Google There aren’t many topics in the restaurant industry as hotly-debated as tipping. Restaurant workers, who rely on tips to supplement their income, are torn on the subject. Twenty minutes east of the White House, in D.C.’s

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. Or the restaurant that always delivers on-time and throws in some extras. The ideal customer for your business is the one who comes back time and time again. Growing a loyal customer base is a key to growing your business and keeping it profitable year-over-year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Restaurant industry insiders offer their insights on F&B trends we can expect to see in 2024. 2023 Trends at a Glance Persistent Planners : When life gets busy, DoorDash’s schedule ahead feature makes it even easier to check everything off your list and ensure it arrives right when you need it.

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Restaurant Engine

APRIL 12, 2023

To enhance customer engagement, give your customers a great experience when they dine with you. If you want your restaurant to grow and thrive, you need to engage your customers. This means building relationships with people both inside and outside of your restaurant. Do you ask for feedback?

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

Even if you don’t have the luxury of hiring a full team of staff, it’s not impossible to run a successful small hotel business. Even within the hotel industry, new roles are always being created that will affect the way one manages their property; so it pays to have your finger on the pulse.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 23, 2021

If you're having trouble finding great people to work in your restaurant, you're not alone. There's a labor shortage impacting the restaurant industry, made tougher by the pandemic. According to 7shifts' restaurant industry data , shifts scheduled are recovering at a slower rate than sales.

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Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 23, 2020

The new year turns a corner for many restaurants and paves the way for restaurant success. The COVID pandemic has certainly created an unpredictable restaurant industry this year. With restaurants across the United States pivoting on an almost weekly basis, many owners are wondering how to be successful in the coming year.

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7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2020

It’s no surprise that restaurants have been hit hard during the COVID-19 health crisis. However, pivoting your business model to takeout and delivery is not always the best—or only—option your restaurant has to boost sales during this time. Available from our sister restaurant @unasaskatoon for pickup or delivery.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

Even if you don’t have the luxury of hiring a full team of staff, it’s not impossible to run a successful small hotel business. Even within the hotel industry, new roles are always being created that will affect the way one manages their property; so it pays to have your finger on the pulse.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Having an online presence that’s consistent, accessible, and engaging is one of the best ways for your restaurant to make a great first impression to prospective customers. You wake up, have a coffee, and decide that it’s a perfect day to go out for a nice brunch. Not convinced? Picture this: It’s a Sunday.

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Restaurant Engine

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In this article, we look at seven brilliant ways to manage not-so-great restaurant reviews online. 1: Always Address the Reviewer Personally The first thing you want to do when responding to bad reviews is address the reviewer by name. Since most reviewers include their names, you shouldn’t have a problem finding it.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 20, 2023

Super Bowl Sunday is one of the most important days for restaurants across the United States. On this day, millions of people gather to watch the biggest game of the year, and many of them do so at restaurants and bars. This means big business for restaurants, and a surge in customers and sales. In 2019, diners spent $81.30

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