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How To Remain Competitive In The Restaurant Business

These days we are all foodies, which is good news for the restaurant industry! Most people seem more willing to try new dishes than ever before. In your local town, you might find foods inspired by multiple different countries, local favourites and vegan delights too. The era of the flexitarian is here is well and truly here! Choice is great, but what does lots of choice mean for restaurateurs? That’s right- it means lots of competition. Creating new ways to stay competitive is vital to keep on thriving.  Pexels
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Utilize social media  

Social media has fast become one of the top ways to market yourself, develop branding and connect with your target audience. The key is to share some creative content; this could be from your blog, a marketing video or simply a funny meme about food and drink. Customers want to engage with brands on socials, so ensure that you offer speedy responses to their messages and questions. You can also use social media to give your customers the odd discount or two. Social media is also a great place to do your PPC marketing. On Facebook, for example, you’ll be able to select the current goals of your campaign. Your goal might be about brand awareness or website traffic, for instance. Next, you can choose who you are targeting based on demographics like age or interests. 

Special events


Hosting special events at your restaurant can be a fantastic way to draw in more customers and stand out in the community. Perhaps a local band might be able to play some appropriate music to your diners on a Friday night? Maybe there’s a local book group looking for a place to discuss books over coffee or lunch? You might be the kind of restaurant that could offer a casual wine and cheese night? If your restaurant has lots of space, you’ll probably have a few more options in terms of special events. If you’re lacking in space, why not offer events like themed prosecco brunches? (The themes will, of course, depend on your kind of restaurant style, clientele and atmosphere). When you’re trying to beat the competition, offering something unique will help you to stand out. 

Get customer feedback 


You may have been a well-established restaurant for some time, but it only takes a little new competition to come along and shake things up! If you want to stay on-top, one of the best things that you can do is to gain customer feedback. Gather feedback through paper questionnaires, online surveys, your website and social media. Find out what is drawing people back and what could be improved. It’s also a good idea to get feedback on your staff members. There may be a few ways that your customer service could do with a boost.

Lastly, when it comes to restaurants, appearances are highly important. Sites like Reuniform Direct have Every Chefworks Jacket and Apron if your uniforms need a nice upgrade. As well as this, an interior revamp could help (if it’s been a while since the place has had a lick of paint). If your customers don’t find your establishment to be aesthetically pleasing enough, they may not come back!

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