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Raising a glass (or two) to freedom, fireworks, and fabulous friends under our retractable patio roof. ✨ Who needs sparklers when you've got this kind of sizzle? #4thofJuly #MojitoMadness #PatioPerfection #RetractableRoof #RetractableEnclosure #RetractableEnclosures #RetractableRoofSystems #PatioDesign #PoolEnclosure #PatioEnclosure #NationalRestaurantAssociation #RestaurantPatio #RestaurantDesign #HospitalityDesign #Hospitality

One of the most famous if not downright weird demands that a rock band ever made was not what you think. Van Halen’s 1982 Diver Down World Tour was epic in scale. The band was riding a popularity wave that allowed them to sell out massive stadiums. The problem with such a massive tour was that the details mattered. The stage setup alone was complicated and required a specific set of engineering considerations that, if not followed, could lead to disaster. So the band decided to test each venue by providing specific, easily verifiable demands, within their 53 page typewritten rider. The most famous one, under the Munchies section, made it into the cultural lexicon well before anyone knew about memes: 🍬 M&M's (WARNING: ABSOLUTELY NO BROWN ONES). No brown M&M’s. This seems like the most arrogant rock star thing to do but it had its purpose. If the band found brown M&M’s in their dressing room, then what else had the venue missed. The details matter and while we sometimes want to rush something out the door, or skip important, sometimes boring steps, attention to detail is how we gain trust with our customers as we market to them. Other notable items were: 🐟 Herring in sour cream 🍺 Four (4) cases of "Schlitz Malt Liquor beer (16 ounce cans) 🍷 Eight (8) bottles of wine and liquor. And because it was the 80’s: 🐪 One (1) large tube of KY Jelly #MarketingMorningPages

𝗜𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽? In Pakistan’s fast-paced food industry, customer expectations are higher than ever. Speed, convenience, and efficiency are no longer luxuries, they're necessities. 🔍 𝗛𝗼𝘄’𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂? 1. Are your customers happy with the ease of placing orders? 2. Is your staff overloaded, leading to delays? 3. Could your venue benefit from smarter, more efficient solutions? At Egora, we’re revolutionising how restaurants, cafes, and fast-food chains in Pakistan manage food orders with QR Code technology: ✅ Fast: Customers can order directly from their table or carhop. ✅ Efficient: Streamline operations and reduce staff workload. ✅ Accurate: Minimize errors and enhance customer satisfaction. Whether it’s dine-in or carhop service, Egora’s QR Code solution is designed to make ordering easier for your customers and more efficient for your team. Want to know how Egora can transform your food ordering process? Let’s connect! #QRCodeOrdering #FoodTechPakistan #RestaurantEfficiency #CustomerExperiencePK #SmartRestaurantSolutions #Pakistan #HospitalityInnovation #Restaurant #QRCodeOrdering #POS #IMS

Hosting Dinner Parties: A Short Checklist for Your Next Dinner Party Dinner is a great time to reconnect with loved ones. It’s also a fantastic time for a little #dinner #party planning. But when it comes to #dinnerparties, there are a few things to remember such as a detailed shopping list, choosing the perfect date and #planning the perfect first impressions for when your #guests arrive. Click the link below for a few quick reminders for planning a dinner party that’s sure to inspire. #realtor #realestate #mdrealestate #merrittrealestatellc https://lnkd.in/eFFa5yBq

Pure sentiment conveyed through a relatable setting, minimal branding elements and no dialogue; sensory marketing at its best! A simple, lovely ad by KFC UK & Ireland X Mother 🍔 #advertising #uniqueads #kfc #digitalmarketing

The New Look Book is here, The New Look Book is here! I'm ready for summer, are you? Check out what's Hot for Summer in our May offering. #MoreThanMerch #HotMerchSummer #PromotionalProducts #SummerPromotions

🍸🖤✨San Francisco will soon be home to the House of Spirits Cocktail Soirée, an immersive experience combining storytelling, live performances, and themed cocktails inside a mysterious mansion. As far as I can tell, the location is an unused piece of real estate in the SoMa entertainment district, and this is a great example of how a temporary pop-up can help reactivate empty spaces, making it well-positioned for plenty of foot traffic.🏰👻 Produced by Fever and MEYER2MEYER ENTERTAINMENT, LLC, House of Spirits is part of a broader strategy of activating multiple “houses,” each with its own unique mystery. The one in San Francisco is based in Volkov Manor. This approach creates several IPs that can tour across cities, while remaining part of the same overarching experience. It’s a smart model to entice participants to return and see how the story evolves in different houses, maintaining excitement across markets, and annual cycles. My one reservation is that I’m not drinking these days, so I won’t be able to experience the cocktail aspect firsthand—but I’d love to hear from others who check them out.🍷💀 NOTE: There is a 20% discount this weekend through Monday, September 16. How does the experience compare to other immersive cocktail events or Halloween season events? #HouseOfSpirits #ImmersiveExperience #CocktailSoirée #SanFranciscoEvents #SoMaSF #ExperientialEntertainment #Fever #Meyer2Meyer #TouringIP #ExperientialMarketing #InteractiveTheater #SFNightlife #HauntedSF #StorytellingThroughExperiences #EventStrategy #BusinessOfExperiences #SOMA #Halloween #Cocktail #ComingSoon #SF #SanFrancisco #Haunted #ImmersiveTheater #Discount #Immersive #ExperienceDesign #Experiential #WXO #WorldExperienceOrganization

Escort Cards vs. Place Cards: Escort cards direct guests to their assigned tables, helping them find their seating area. Place cards, on the other hand, mark specific seats at each table. When entree selection is included, these cards also highlight the guest's meal choice, streamlining service during the event. #WeddingPlanning #EventPlanning #WeddingDetails #EscortCards #PlaceCards #TableSeating #EventDesign #WeddingInspiration #EventInspo #PartyPlanning #WeddingReception #SeatingArrangements

🚀 Streamline Your Event Management with Tripleseat 🚀 If you’re in the restaurant, hotel, or venue industry and still using spreadsheets, emails, and paper to manage your events—there’s a better way! 🙌 Tripleseat helps streamline the entire event planning process, saving you time and helping you increase revenue. Whether it's private dining, catering, or large-scale events, our platform empowers you to: ✅ Manage inquiries effortlessly ✅ Organize event details in one place ✅ Automate contracts, payments, and more ✅ Track real-time data to drive business decisions Join thousands of venues already benefiting from Tripleseat and take your business to the next level! Interested? Let's connect. DM me or set a demo with me: https://lnkd.in/eRddEMRU #EventManagement #HospitalityIndustry #Catering #PrivateDining #Tripleseat #EventPlanning #VenueManagement #RestaurantTech #EfficiencyBoost

Ready to be your own boss? In this field you can make your own hours, travel to events and have fun! Comment PLAYBOOK to get all of the written out steps to start. #bar #mobilebar #bartending #events