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This is a guestpost from our friends at TextMagic Introduction Mobile marketing is one of the most effective ways for restaurants to reach potential customers. 81% of customers regularly use their phone to decide where to eat. SMS marketing offers many ways to upgrade your restaurant for both your guests and your business. Texting can streamline…
Did you know that 86% of consumers use delivery services at least once a month? This amounts to a large number of diners who have switched from going to a restaurant to getting food delivered at home. To turn some of those diners into your customers, you need to bring your restaurant to them online. Here’s why…
We live in interesting times. Crisis begets innovation, and we asked 9 marketing experts – 8 digital marketers and 1 intrepid business owner – to suggest what marketing tactics small businesses can use during the slow season. What the Experts are doing for their company Our experts shared what tactics they employed for their companies…
Restaurant staffing is one of the keys to success in the F&B business. Hiring is one of the most important task for any business owner. Finding the best possible employees will help you boost productivity and improve service quality. Attracting top talent is even more crucial in the restaurant industry, as good employees will help…
How can you show that you’re a customer-centric business, rather than just paying lip service? [toc] Two research reports — “State of Service” and “State of the Connected Customer” — explain what customers expect when it comes to customer service. By asking 3500 service leaders, 6700 customers and buyers — analysts hoped to answer a few…
Opinions expressed by CandyBar contributors are their own; this guestpost is contributed by Fundera. Opening up a second location for your small business is an exciting but daunting task. And while your second location is an indicator of your store’s burgeoning success, it also involves a slew of logistics and upfront costs. With a little…
B2B customer loyalty differs from the B2C context. This guestpost from MicroStartups shares some context. Why B2B Loyalty is a challenge compared to B2C The relationship between B2C and B2B is always compelling to contemplate, because they’re so strongly similar and dissimilar — two different approaches to the same fundamental issue of advancing a successful…
F&B operators now have many options for tech to improve restaurant operations. This guestpost from CardUp examines options for technological solutions beyond just point-of-sales & staffing software. In today’s world, technology drives everything – from shopping to ride-hailing, from grabbing a bite to planning a vacation. Access to just about everything is in the palm…
Starting your own small restaurant or cafe can be a dream – but you’ll need help along the way, along with some starting capital. Our friends at Fundera offer some answers to the funding question with this guestpost below, answering frequently-asked questions about restaurant financing. Whether you’ve always dreamed of opening your own restaurant or…
Price Shoppers and Tire Kickers: What To Do When Tough Customers Like Price Shoppers Call Your Business It’s every business owner’s dream to turn each interaction with a potential customer into a sale. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case — especially when a tough customer calls in, and your potential customer is a price shopper…