Antonucci’s inspires restaurant loyalty in local Mission Viejo, California, guests with its combination of Italian comfort food and fresh seafood. Many customers have been visiting the restaurant for decades. But, current owner Bob Canori’s roots are not in the foodservice industry. He spent the first 30 years of his career working in the corporate
In a world saturated by advertising on radio and television, at billboards and bus stops, and in newspapers and on the Internet, would it surprise you to learn the most effective restaurant social media marketing plan is … none of the above? By a wide margin, the most trusted forms of advertising available to businesses
It’s one of the two things you absolutely cannot avoid in life, but federal and state tax filing can be a source of stress for a restaurant owner beyond that of the average taxpayer. Accounting for all of your potential deductions is exponentially more complicated than when you file as an individual and making sure
Responding to every verified dining review your restaurant receives is a great way to engage with your guests, and shows potential diners that you care about their experience. Not only that, replying to reviews allows you to gain deeper insight into how your customers think. Ready to engage with your customers? Here are a few
It’s not every day that a thirty-five-year-old company modernizes its image. Today we’re thrilled to announce the new Rewards Network brand identity. Our revitalized look heralds an evolution of our business, reflecting who we are and where we are poised to go. The refreshed brand will be everywhere Rewards Network is, including our website, products,
As summer comes to a close, your customers are busy with getting their kids back to school and winding down with all the summertime fun. As one season ends and another begins (and with the holidays still several weeks away), you don’t want to lose sight of your promotional strategies to increase your restaurant sales.
Historically, August is a rough month for restaurant sales. Last year, the third quarter was the lowest quarter in year-over-year same store sales for restaurants at -2.2 percent, according to TDn2K Black Box Intelligence. Restaurant traffic growth in the third quarter last year was even lower at -4.1 percent. If your restaurant experienced a similar
Since the United States starts this month off with fireworks, you want to look to implement restaurant marketing strategies that light up your sales in July. From a celebration of the culinary arts to highlighting some of America’s most beloved foods, you can attract new customers as well as returning guests to your restaurant. With
97% of businesses believe project management is critical to performance. However, according to research conducted by Standish Group, less than 1/3 of projects are finished as planned – on time and on budget. This discrepancy shows a wide gap within the project management field. For restaurants, time tracking software becomes all the more crucial, since
One of the most basic goals of any restaurant is to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for every guest. Unfortunately, many guests with special needs find restaurant accessibility is lacking. This brings unnecessary frustration or embarrassment to the experience of disabled customers and their companions. Many tasks that seem easy to others, from navigating