David Rev Ciancio Rev is a former New York City bar owner and knows exactly how hard it is to operate and brand a hospitality business. He is now a hospitality marketing consultant, customer and technology evangelist at Branded Strategic Hospitality, with more than 20 years experience in B2B digital Read more…
Most restaurant managers and leaders know they could be doing a better job holding their people accountable. Yet, few take action to change. Fear often gets in the way, especially the fear of turnover, and rightfully so. But it doesn’t have to be this way. If you find yourself in Read more…
PRESS RECORD ALREADY! Using the device in your pocket to drive restaurant sales, with marketing expert Luke LaBree and professional chef Tim Labonte. You can do this. All you need to do is start filming. Stop overthinking budget, time, and your experience level. Free apps can help you edit your Read more…
Why: Your customers are the most important aspect of your business and their Data is the most underutilized tool that a restaurant has. They typically don’t collect it They Allow everyone else to have it OR When they do have it, they don’t use it What: Name | Address | Read more…
1 Using Linktree on your social media Bios. Linktree and the copycat services are nothing more than a landing page. You can do better than that. There is a place that you can send people a list of links. It is called your website!!! Why is it a mistake to Read more…
How to design a profitable catering program. Reliable and dependable Easy and fast Answer the phone (They are not calling you back nor leaving a message). Answering service Marketing person / GM covering the phone When is the pick up-time? How to pick up? Easy to order online. Give Read more…
The restaurant/foodservice industry was one of the industries that was hit the hardest by the pandemic. Government lockdowns and restrictions on indoor dining for most of 2020 and even into 2021. As restaurants reopened, almost all restaurants are having difficulty finding workers. The hope was that the labor shortage would Read more…
Dave, Anthony, and Brian were on Restaurant Marketing School with Josh Kopel. We put together a quick episode with Josh when he was in Cleveland, Ohio. If you want to hear more, search Restaurant marketing school on your podcast player of choice. Restaurant Marketing School Podcast Hosted by Michelin-rated restaurateur, Read more…
Simple is Best, but It Ain’t Easy If you don’t have the labor you need, maybe it’s time to reduce your need for labor. With less labor available to you, the processes in your operation need to be easier to achieve and/or execute. Almost every operator we have talked to Read more…
Yelp! It’s a Powerful Tool Now, Yelp has become an undeniable power in the restaurant field You need to leverage it 97% of people read online business reviews prior to making a purchase 85% trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations 73% say that positive reviews make them trust Read more…