St. Patrick’s Day is usually one of the busiest and highest grossing days of the year for bars and restaurants. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic still present across the U.S., restaurant owners will need to get creative when it comes to St. Patrick’s Day celebrations this year. Whether your restaurant is open for limited-capacity indoor
Meet the Restaurant Resilient $50K Giveaway winners
Rewards Network is pleased to announce the winners of the Restaurant Resilient $50K Giveaway! As a sign of appreciation for our industry, Rewards Network created the essay competition to give away $10,000 to five different restaurants. The goal was to provide some financial help to restaurants during the winter months, which is posing many challenges
Valentine’s Day restaurant promotion ideas during covid
Restaurants looking for a way to increase sales this month should consider investing in special Valentine’s Day promotions. For restaurants operating at normal capacity, your dining room may be able to function much the same as it has in years past. However, for areas of the country where indoor dining is still restricted due to
Expand your restaurant operations with a food truck
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced restaurant owners to tap into their ingenuity to create new methods of generating brand awareness and revenue during this challenging time. One such strategy has been the nationwide resurgence of food trucks in the restaurant industry. In fact, 24,000 licensed food trucks operate in the United States, making it a
How to set up your own delivery service
It’s no secret that consumers nowadays are living in an age where technology has made them accustomed to getting exactly what they want, when they want it. This is especially true when it comes to ordering food delivery from a restaurant, which is something customers are doing more often during the coronavirus pandemic. In fact,
How to prepare for outdoor dining during cooler weather
As we enter the fall season, consistently chillier temperatures are becoming the norm for many states in the U.S. This means that restaurant owners will have to get extra creative when it comes to keeping their outdoor dining areas open and thriving all year round. In fact, the city of Chicago launched a challenge asking
How to launch online ordering for long-term success
Discover how to successfully launch and maintain online ordering for takeout/delivery for your restaurant.
Create the perfect ambiance in your restaurant
People sometimes can’t quite put their finger on what makes a particular restaurant their go-to spot for spending a night out with friends and family. Sure, excellent food, drinks, and service play a part, but it’s often more about the feeling that washes over a guest as they walk through your door (and resonates long
Top third-party food delivery services
Food & drink, Free downloads, Restaurant operations, Rewards Network
An overview of the pricing and key takeaways for several of the biggest third-party food delivery companies.
How to Build a Successful Restaurant Website
Learn how to craft a website that’s not only aesthetically pleasing, but strategically built to convert visitors into long-time customers.