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The Secrets to Successful Catering

Modern Restaurant Management

A strong catering business can be a restaurant’s biggest moneymaker. Most of the year, catering can comprise 10 to 15 percent of your total sales, but during December, if 20 percent of sales are not coming from catering, you’re missing an opportunity. And you’re getting them for free!). ” they all say no.

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Key Strategies to Drive Catering Growth from Second-Generation Bojangles Franchisee

Modern Restaurant Management

As a proud, second-generation Bojangles franchisees at Georgia Foods, my family and I have tapped into a distinctive strategy that has boosted our profitability across our 41 Bojangles locations – catering. With industry data projecting the catering and food service sector to reach $477.3B

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3 small fast casual brands proving catering technology is affordable

Fast Casual

CEOs of Thai Chili2go, Dillas Quesadillas and Eatzi's Market & Bakery reveal how affordable catering technologies are helping to grow their businesses.

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To Cater or Not to Cater? That is the Holiday Question

Modern Restaurant Management

Catering can be a great way to increase your sales during the holiday season. You already have the commercial kitchen, staff, customer base, and the economy of scale for bulk ordering so the cost of entry into catering should be relatively low. Promote, Promote, Promote. Start Small. Ask Lots of Questions. Get Super Organized.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Hotel Market Segmentation

InnQuest

Wondering how to map out the perfect hotel market segmentation strategy that keeps your hospitality business ahead of the curve? As markets continue to prioritize brands that cater to individual preferences the best, every business’s success depends on how well it offers personalized experiences to end-users.

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Connecting with the Millennial Generation of Diners: Embracing New Mover Marketing Strategies

Modern Restaurant Management

The Millennial generation is a force to be reckoned with, not only in the housing market but also in the dining industry. As Millennial homeownership surpasses Millennial renters for the first time, restaurants have a golden opportunity to engage this valuable demographic through targeted new mover marketing strategies.

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Catering and Event Planning Trends for 2020

Modern Restaurant Management

Wellness is a still a top trend in catered events for 2020. Caterers are going after green certifications and highlighting sustainable practices and products on their websites. This is also touted on websites, social media and proposals to clients as it can be a determining factor when choosing a caterer.

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