Find out how to improve service in a restaurant with simple strategies, Learn how to welcome a guest in a restaurant and how to keep them coming back.
Sharpen your know-how
Get advice and tactics from top industry authorities.
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Restaurants give credit where credit is due … on the menu
Some restaurants are crediting menu items to the cooks who created them. Try it to boost morale, retain workers, and make a good impression on guests.
Inflation by the numbers
We asked diners across the U.S. and Canada about how rising prices is changing their restaurant dining habits. Dive into the data.
How to attract and retain Gen Z talent in the restaurant industry
Whether you’re looking to increase staff members or need new talent on the team, learn what Gen Z looks for an employer and the key to staff retention.
A starter kit for restaurants
Launching a restaurant is an ambitious project. Learn how it’s done step by step right from the beginning.
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How to design a successful new restaurant
Check out the need-to-knows on structuring, developing, and opening a new restaurant
How to choose a business structure for a new restaurant
Discover the most common restaurant business structures, how much funding is needed, and how to succeed in opening a restaurant
2022 digital marketing checklist
Discover over 30 practical ways to get seen by guests online.
Spread the word
Learn how to bring new guests to the table with the latest tech, tools, and ideas for every marketing budget.
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The 9 best restaurant advertising ideas for 2022
Discover the best advertising ideas to include in your restaurant’s advertising strategy.
The 12 best digital marketing tools in 2022 for restaurants
Discover the best digital tools to include in your restaurants’ marketing strategy.
Make marketing less mysterious: get to know your ROI
Forget the over-complicated formulas—here’s how to get clear on your marketing ROI so you can make investments that pay off.
Logistics tune-up
How to iron out operations for shifts smooth as butter.
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Why restaurants need to optimize their floor plans for success
Design a restaurant floor plan that improves guests’ dining experience and workers' efficiency. Here’s how to make floor plans that boost the bottom line.
Online ordering systems—what are the advantages for restaurants and customers?
Find out the advantages of online food ordering for customers and restaurants. Learn how to stand out in the restaurant online ordering system market.
Now serving: Direct messaging, a simpler way to talk to guests
OpenTable constantly innovates to respond to restaurant needs. Here’s a look behind the scenes about how we built our direct messaging feature to help restaurants.
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