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#kra quarterly magazine, the Kentucky Restaurant Journal, Fall issue deadline is August 12. This publication reaches almost 5,000 addresses and we estimate 20,000+ readers. If your interest is #kentuckyrestaurants, we invite you to advertise: https://lnkd.in/ebUuBf5j You can also view previous issue pdfs. #advertising #media #restaurantnews

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ICYMI--I sat down with #restaurant rock star Jeff Brock from Hargett Hunter Capital Management, LLC to talk about where the industry is heading in 2024. We covered a lot of ground, including visitation trends for #breakfast and #coffee chains, the reasons behind CAVA's continued success, and why current data is critical for #siteselection. Come for the restaurant industry #foottraffic data, stay for the discussion on #neverendingpasta. Placer.ai #locationanalytics #locationintelligence #restauranttech #qsr #fastcasual #casualdining

David Kim, Co-CEO of GEN Korean BBQ, was featured in a recently published CNN article that delves into the rise of a new breed of "eatertainment" restaurants. 🍽 “People are wanting to experience something different,” said David. GEN Korean BBQ restaurants are the perfect option for guests seeking a uniquely entertaining and memorable dining experience. We offer a delicious, cook-it-yourself meal that the whole family can enjoy! Learn more about the #eatertainment phenomenon and read the full article at the link below. ⬇ #GENK #KBBQ #food #restaurants #restaurantstocks #CNN #stocks #investing

POV: You’re on the hunt for a trendy new restaurant to try this week. Naturally, you go online and are met with an overwhelming number of choices. How do you decide where to go when there are so many options? You might start by looking at menus, but more likely, you’ll be checking out reviews. We’ve all been there. In fact, 9 out of 10 consumers consider reviews when deciding where and how to spend their money. It’s incredible how a few positive reviews can boost your business! So, get out there and encourage your clients, friends, family members, and even your Facebook connections to write a review for your business. P.S. don't forget to share them! Customers love seeing reviews on your social media feed. 😉 #TheSocialGinger #Reviews #BusinessTips

🔍 Is your restaurant's Google Profile serving up trust or just empty tables? 🍽️ A fully optimized profile can boost diner confidence 2.7x! Don't miss out on making a memorable first impression. From crafting a unique, keyword-rich description that captivates, to sharing stunning visuals of your dishes and ambiance, we've got the ultimate guide to elevate your online presence.🌟 ✨ Dive deeper into each step and start converting searchers into diners with our in-depth blog - Link in comments! Ready, set, optimize!🚀 #googlemybusiness #googlemaps #restaurantgrowth

⚠️ Attention Restaurant/Coffee Shop Owners ▶️ When you are introducing a new menu item, describe its ingredients & then create a social media contest that gives the public an opportunity to name it. 💥 The winner will lay claim to bragging rights & some sort of monetary valued prize (discount, free meal, etc.) 🔥 Not only will you draw a lot of attention to your brand and increase your engagement on social media, but you'll also pique people's interest in learning more about your business & your other offerings. #hospitalitymarketing

The minimum wage in California had to go up. People cannot make a living here on less. Yes our takeout will be more expensive but we just eat out less and do more ourselves. Yes they already laid off people and lots of businesses closed and moved out of state because we don’t buy certain goods and services anymore and eat at home mostly. The latest unemployment numbers reported today are up. More people to be “supported” by the government. So California, stop overtaxing and overburdening your “employed” citizens because you’re destroying their financial welfare and driving them out of state. In the end your policies doesn’t work and you’re shooting yourself in the foot. We are also aware that if you tax the big fat corporations any more they will leave the state. So what can you do? Stop spending. You cannot take more than half the working citizens money (struggling for survival) to hand out to all your social agendas and schemes to stay in power. We need new manangement in California. The electoral system was carefully and intently manipulated over many years so that only the failing liberal Democratic Party will control this state unless their failure goes so deep that their supporters have to leave the state or change their vote, which is Californias only hope out of the death spiral. Job creation , job security, business incentives, low taxes, relaxation of rules and regulations, or bleed to death.

While I understand there being a certain degree of frustration surrounding menus only available via QR codes, this whole conversation centers solely on the convenience of able-bodied restaurant guests. A QR code menu, unlike a regular menu, can be read using a screen reader. Making the QR option significantly more #accessible. One that offers guests a sense of independence. Why not offer both a physical menu and a QR code menu? A larger number of options typically means more accessible avenues to a greater number of guests.

Ok network, I need an #AIsearch vocab word. Is there a name for the type of search where the searcher doesn't have to use pre-determined definitions/attributes to get an appropriate result? A type of query where you get something back that you didn't even know how to ask for? Like "hey bartender, can you make me something smoky" as opposed to having the knowledge to look at the menu section for "mezcal cocktails."