All Blog Posts Tagged 'text' (20)

I work with several restaurants who have started to have a QR code in their check wallet, checkout at POS or at the bar/counter. They have their mobile app optimized menu in their mobile app and it is a real hit. Having their menu with their customers 24/7 and they can share with friends.

here's a sample Menu QR code to view on your phone

Does it make any sense to you

Bill…

People hate to wait. No industry feels this more than the food service industry in which restaurant profit margins depend on the patience of hungry patrons. Unfortunately, it’s hard to control or predict what people will do when they hear, “It’ll be an hour wait for a table.” Parties must chose: flee to a less popular joint or bite the bullet and try to distract themselves from their rumbling stomachs. The method of distraction is critical to keeping frustrations low. So what do people do to…

Every week, I have numerous phone conversations, meetings and webinars with perspective Restaurant Clients that are interested in our …

As the saying goes, "Everything in moderation", is the best rule of thumb to live by.  Believe it or not, the same holds true for your restaurant's marketing efforts as well. Although, it's not for the exact same reasons you would imagine.

Running a restaurant can be grueling, to say the least.  Whether you are a manager, marketing manager, owner, or…

Lately I've been reading many great articles about restaurant websites and why you should have a mobile enabled version of your website, for when visitors browse your restaurant on a smartphone.  The general consensus of these articles is that you should seriously consider having  a mobile version of your site.  I agree wholeheartedly with this.

While I may agree…

After putting her name on the waitlist at a crowded restaurant, anthropologist Krystal D’Costa noticed a common theme among her fellow waiting guests. Rather than engaging in organic conversation, the customer queue pulled out their smartphones and began texting and engaging in social media, sparking discussion about what they found. Few - if any - people were using their…

Amigos Tex Mex thought to try mobile marketing after we seen that a few restaurants in our area had been successful with it, says John Lannin, General Manager. It seemed like a good way to drive business since everyone is looking for a coupon and what better way than to put it directly in their hands via text. We currently still use the entertainment book and have a few Waterford Lakes coupons out there for the movie theater and the town center. …

I live in a neighborhood with a twice daily visit from the ice cream man. I know he’s coming because my lab and German shepherd go crazy when they hear that familiar tune – Pop Goes the Weasel.

The idea of an ice cream truck is appealing when you combine 90 degrees, lots of kids and cheap treats. However, it’s rather annoying to the parents at home with eager kids and to the neighbors who could care less about your sweet treats and catchy…

Guest Pager system technology has evolved beyond the Coaster Pager to what is now known as the "Cell Phone Pager" or "Restaurant Text Pager".

Savvy…

1. Don’t even think about doing it the illegal…

1. Manage the actual wait time. This involves accurately matching resources to customer demand. Ideally, customers would experience no wait…