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Gratitude is Great for Customer Engagement in Food Service

As we transition menus to comfort-food ingredients and prepare for the holiday season, itā€™s important to make sure your restaurant’s marketing isn’t just simmering with summer sharesā€“there are plenty of ways to drive traffic and boost customer engagement through December…

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There’s more to AI than meets the Ribeye

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing industries across the board, and the restaurant business is no exception. From the front door to the kitchen, AI is serving up a feast of innovations that are transforming how we think about food service.

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Episode 74: Do the Free Stuff First

Welcome to Episode 74 of the Dennis Knows Food podcast! In this special three-part installment, we’re excited to present Luke LaBree’s keynote address, “Do the Free Stuff First.”

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Hashtags – The Dewey Decimal System of the Internet

The internet is expanding at an exponential rate; millions of posts are uploaded every day. Here, hashtags have emerged as a universal organization system for the world’s digital shares. But would Melvil Dewey approve of our #anythinggoes internet organization?

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Embracing the Digital Storefront: Why Every Restaurant Needs a Website

In today’s internet-driven digital age, a strong online presence is essential for any business. Yet, surprisingly, many restaurants and food-focused operations still operate without a dedicated website. By doing so, they unwittingly limit their potential reach and allow others to shape their brand’s perception online.

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Episode 72 – Why Every Restaurant Needs a Website

In today’s internet-driven digital age, a strong online presence is essential for any business. Yet, surprisingly, many restaurants and food-focused operations still operate without a dedicated website. By doing so, they unwittingly limit their potential reach and allow others to shape their brand’s perception online.

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Strategies to Increase Restaurant Sales in the Summer Months

While it seems that spring has just arrived, summer is already bearing down. And with it comes heightened possibilities in the restaurant industry. To make the most of this season, weā€™ve put together the events, marketing strategies, and menu optimizations that can make this your restaurantā€™s best summer yet.

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Restaurant Holiday Promotion Ideas

Transforming your restaurant into a winter wonderland can draw people into the warmth of your building. Instead of being one of many potential stops while people are out and about, you can become the go-to restaurant in your area for people who want to celebrate the season with inspiration from these ideas.

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The Age of Restaurant “Favorites”

By learning more about what tastes and influences are shared among age groups, restaurants can create profitable and engaging opportunities around those values and preferences. The following dining preferences can be helpful in better serving your restaurant customers and their varying preferences.

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6 Ways to Promote Your Restaurant on TikTok

There is no single formula to follow to ensure your videos go viral, but you can start building a following for your restaurant on one of the fastest growing social media platforms in the world by keeping a few things in mind…

Episode 65 – Peer-to-Peer Digital Presence

Recorded live during a group session at the HospitalityMaine Summit in Rockland, Maine; this episode will help break down barriers between you and the digital marketing efforts your business could and should pursue.

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Episode 64 – Press Record Already

In this episode, weā€™re discussing how restaurants can easily start creating video for powerful, personalized marketing content. Get ready to take notes, thereā€™s a wealth of wisdom piled into this pod!

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How Data Mine Your Restaurant & Why You Should

Data makes the world go ā€˜round. At least, itā€™s one of the most crucial tools to help keep restaurants successful. Take a closer look at some of the stats behind popular marketing methods, see what channels make the most sense, and start thinking of creative ways to reach your audience today!

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Guide to Restaurant Social Media Marketing in 2021

A good restaurant social media marketing strategy can help bring customers to your venue. This is because social media is an important tool people use to make purchasing decisions. This is especially true when it comes to choosing where to eatā …

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Grow Your Foodservice Business with Content Marketing

Content is as important to your digital presence and marketing efforts as the food you serve is to your dining room. It shows who you are, what you do and what you’re capable of ā€“ but most importantly ā€“ it can impact a visitor’s decision to return.