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Category Archive for "Marketing"

1Surviving the restaurant review jungle

Surviving the restaurant review jungle

Oct 21, 2018

You know an idea is a “thing” when Harvard Business School commissions a study. An often-quoted Harvard research project claims positive Yelp reviews can increase sales by up to nine percent! The study, among others, also calls into question the reliability of reviews in Yelp, Zomato, Zagat, MenuPages and similar sites.  Many restaurateurs agree that review sites are […]

2Getting caught up in restaurant stunts, fads and trends

Getting caught up in restaurant stunts, fads and trends

Oct 14, 2018

Many restaurateurs are always looking for the next big thing to drive traffic for the long haul.  Hey, who doesn’t want to catch the next culinary wave before it becomes “a thing?” The trick is identifying what truly is a trend… and what are simple stunts or fads.  Chef Andrew Hunter explains during this Wing It! […]

3Competing against the giants

Competing against the giants

Oct 13, 2018

Large restaurant chain storefronts seem to be popping up everywhere.  And many offer great food, decent service and competitive prices — once the hallmark of the “local joint.” But independents fear not!  There are ways to compete — with solutions that are literally as close as your neighborhood.  Chef Andrew Hunter, who consults with restaurants large and […]

4Re-thinking Mother’s Day on May 13!

Re-thinking Mother’s Day on May 13!

Apr 11, 2018

Mother’s Day remains the busiest holiday for many restaurants.  And while buffets seemingly rule the day, the National Restaurant Association says 62 percent of mom’s day celebrations feature casual dining versus just 15 percent with buffets. Dinner also is the favorite time for celebrating — not brunch! This got us thinking that some restaurants might […]

5Build up your menu descriptions… along with profits!

Build up your menu descriptions… along with profits!

Aug 7, 2017

Chef Andrew talks about how to write menu descriptions that build an appetite!  A few simple tweaks to a boring menu description can drive a sandwich’s popularity and profit.  

6Seven comfort food ideas to grab your share of Super Bowl fans

Seven comfort food ideas to grab your share of Super Bowl fans

Jan 19, 2017

The Super Bowl has become a favorite traffic-driving event for restaurants. But many fans crave comfort food that has a little more creativity than pizza, chips-and-dip and burgers. So, check out a few profitable ideas below that will break the routine and rev up your crowd.

7Four college campus dining trends: how do you stack up?

Four college campus dining trends: how do you stack up?

May 18, 2016

Surveys find that delicious meal options play a large role in recruiting new students to a college or university.  The tremendous growth has now created a $17 billion industry focused on feeding students! Below are four trends that are driving the growth, according to market research firm Datassentials.  What’s happening at your campus dining facilities?

8Three myths to dispel about local food sourcing

Three myths to dispel about local food sourcing

Oct 26, 2015

Using locally produced ingredients has been a hot trend in the restaurant industry for the past few years.  But many operators are still not convinced that the benefits of “local” outweigh the perceived extra costs and logistical challenges. Of course, no one model fits all.  Different restaurants have different needs to meet their customers’ desires, […]

9The results are in on three menu design decisions

The results are in on three menu design decisions

Aug 19, 2015

Many restaurant managers often wonder if their menu designs are doing the job to inspire consumers on which dishes to order. There’s little doubt that the choice of fonts, colors, photos and the overall layout have an impact.  The challenge, however, is many of these factors are somewhat subjective based on personal preference! But recent […]

10Draw a crowd with food photos!

Draw a crowd with food photos!

Jul 7, 2015

Want a simple business driver for your restaurant? Display all those beautiful sandwiches, sides and drinks by posting some simple photography on Yelp, Facebook, your own website and other online locations. Customers are drawn to visuals when searching for a new place to eat. Yes, the old cliché “we eat with our eyes” has some […]

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