How Do You Promote a Restaurant Grand Opening?
Once you’ve got your restaurant idea, menu, location, and equipment set up, opening up is the next big step. Making sure everyone knows about your grand opening can be daunting. Here are some pointers for how to make the day work. Social media buzz – Creating a digital presence to build anticipation Social media platforms […]
When Your Restaurant Responsibilities Send You Running For Cover
Running a restaurant is hard; this is not news to most people. It requires long hours, a lot of responsibility, and wearing many hats. You’ll find yourself being a chef, dishwasher, mechanic, accountant, customer service representative, advertiser, food photographer, designer, inventory expert, and manager, among other things. At times it will be totally manageable, but […]
13 Facts About Restaurants You Didn’t Learn in School
Here are some intriguing restaurant facts. You may already know many of them, but some will surprise you! Restaurants lose money on certain popular menu items. Believe it or not, some of the most beloved dishes on restaurant menus actually result in a loss for the establishment. These items are often offered at a lower […]
Why Text Messaging is Crucial for Your Restaurant
Streamline your restaurant’s customer service with text messaging. Tired of constantly answering phone calls and dealing with interruptions? With Reachify’s customizable software, you can automate your restaurant’s phone calls into self-serve menus that send text messages to help callers get where they need to go faster. This allows your employees to focus on what matters […]
Effective Marketing Tips for Your Restaurant
In addition to making great food and offering amazing service, there are several things you can do to get the word out about your restaurant. Here are a few ideas to help you get started. Use social media to showcase your menu and specials. You know social media is important for businesses. Spreading reviews, information, […]
10 Restaurant Phone Facts You Need to Know
The average restaurant receives 187 phone calls per day. Whether your restaurant receives more phone calls or less, it’s easy to see how much time you and your staff spend on the phone. Many of these calls involve common questions like what your hours are, where to find directions, what your specials are, and how […]
How Phone Automations Can Predict the Future
If you weren’t motivated to try restaurant phone automation before, you should be now; these automations can help you predict the future! Okay, predicting the future is a bit of a stretch, but phone automations actually can give you valuable information you can use to make your business better. Here are seven ways automations can […]
Everything You Wanted to Know About Restaurant Phone Automation But Were Afraid to Ask
Full disclosure: this may not be a comprehensive list. It’s likely someone has some questions we haven’t heard yet. If yours isn’t listed here, please ask us! What is restaurant phone automation? First of all, general restaurant automation involves using technology to streamline and simplify various aspects of your restaurant’s operations, from ordering and reservations […]
5 Reasons Running a Restaurant is Better Than Your Favorite Holiday
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One Problem Restaurant Technology Can’t Solve
We’ve come a long way with technology solutions for almost everything. It might feel like they’re replacing our human workers, but the truth is that they aren’t, and, currently, they can’t. The joy of the hospitality industry is interaction. Nothing can truly replace a good employee. By now, you’ve probably heard, seen, or read stories […]