In a world of content marketing, a multitude of social media channels and pay-per-click advertising, you’d be forgiven for assuming that website directories are a bit… well, 90s.
We’ve got news for you – online business listing websites are as relevant now as they ever were. And the reason is simple – modern consumers love to […]
If you’re investing significant amounts of time in social media marketing for your restaurant and seeing poor results, did you know that you’re six times more likely to receive click-throughs from email marketing campaigns?
Social media is a vital tool for restaurants, but it all too often overshadows the benefits of one of the Internet’s oldest […]
“Go on, let’s have another drink,” says the restaurant owner. Only, you don’t want another drink. You’ve been on your feet for twelve hours and have just overseen one of the most trying evening shifts you can remember. You’re also three sheets to the wind and badly in need of a lie down.
He’s relentless, though. […]
Bad night? If you’re a restaurateur, you’re probably used to tossing and turning each night, wondering if you’ll ever be able to get any sleep in preparation for yet another long day ahead.
There are so many things to worry about, ponder, and turn over and over in your mind; the pressures associated with keeping a […]
In case you missed it, 17th February was National Random Acts of Kindness Day, and in our blog of the week, Restaurant Industry takes a look at the acts of kindness instigated by eateries across the United States.
From Dunkin’ Donuts donating five-hundred $5 gifts cards to the Rochester Police Department to ‘Coffee with a Cop’ events, […]
Let’s get this straight: there’s nothing wrong with running a chain restaurant. Far from it. You’re contributing to the economy, working in a wonderful industry and creating unforgettable dining experiences for guests.
There is, however, one unavoidable aspect of running such an establishment; it can all feel a bit ‘samey’. After all, your restaurant is identical […]
No matter your opinion on global warming, one thing’s for certain: gas and electricity aren’t the cheapest of life’s necessities.
Wholesale and energy supplier prices continue to rise and locked-in tariffs are a constant source of concern for the regulators. Energy, it would seem, is likely to always be a contentious issue both at home and […]
We live in a consumer-driven society. Online reviews inform purchase decisions, and the increasing sophistication of web-connected devices continues to put more power into the hands of the customer.
The restaurant sector is no stranger to tech-driven trends. Diners will now scour the web before booking a table, eager for public opinion on their shortlisted eateries, […]
One of the most common metrics banded about in the hospitality industry is the number of restaurants, bars or pubs that are closing every week. In the UK alone, it’s believed that over 5,500 restaurants are at risk of closing down in the wake of the county’s impending exit from the European Union.
However, no matter […]
Every time you walk through the room, your heart sinks a little; the place looks dreadful. Colour has all but drained from the walls and the 1970s have been on the phone; they want their furniture back.
Let’s face it – your hotel restaurant is tired. It needs a proper refresh. And not just a lick […]