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Restaurant marketing ideas and trends

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Quaker Steak & Lube tries a Tuesday traffic booster

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 15, 2017

The casual chain has added a $10 Tuesdays deal.

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Wendy's has a frozen beef with McDonald's

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 07, 2018

The chain reminds its Twitter followers that its rival still has some frozen burgers.

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Restaurants take on the meal kit boom

By Lisa White on Aug. 15, 2017

Operators are offering their own versions of meal kits, serving up bundled family meals that often have an off-premise bent.

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How to rock social media

By Lindsey Ramsey on Jan. 13, 2014

By employing creative and time-tested social media techniques, these brands have fans buzzing.

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Culinary classes are catching on

By Amanda M. Westbrooks on Aug. 27, 2015

Teaching classes in restaurants is a popular way to reach new customers, bring in more revenue, reward frequent guests or showcase an event space.

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How concepts aim to score March Madness sales

By Kelsey Squire on Mar. 11, 2016

Here’s a look at some of the more unique promotions catering to college hoops fans.

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Is social gifting a restaurant opportunity?

By Jackson Lewis on Dec. 22, 2016

Gift card sales are expected to climb this year. A new channel getting restaurants' attention is social media, where social gifting—sending someone a credit for a coffee or other gift via social media—is still a new phenomenon. Is it right for restaurants?

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