TIPS FOR DINE-IN, TAKEOUT, DELIVERY
AND GHOST KITCHENS
Capacity restrictions have lifted, and outdoor dining season is upon us. Prepare for increased traffic with these resources.
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DINE-IN AND OUTDOOR
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USE FOOD HOLIDAYS TO YOUR ADVANTAGE
Food holidays can be a strategic way to attract new customers. Use this national food holiday calendar to find marketing opportunities for your restaurant.
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BANK ON YOUR SERVERS’
UPSELLING CAPABILITIES
Upselling is a tactical artform. It requires empathy and authenticity, not to mention a vast understanding of your menu.
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INCREASED FOOT TRAFFIC STARTS WITH AN OPTIMIZED WEBSITE
Increased Foot Traffic Starts with an Optimized Website digs into how to build a restaurant website that makes a great first impression.
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I CAN’T HAVE WHAT SHE’S HAVING?
Win over diners with restrictive diets – without blowing the budget or your cool.
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POWER COUPLE
Raise a glass to mutual partnerships between food and beverage.
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THE POWER OF TWO
Learn how restaurants can use brands to their advantage.
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TAKEOUT, DELIVERY AND GHOST KITCHENS
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GHOST KITCHENS
Learn about the US Foods® Ghost Kitchens program to add a new revenue source to your takeout and delivery services.
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GHOST KITCHENS COULD BE THE FUTURE OF RESTAURANTS – AND YOUR SUCCESS
Ghost kitchens, also known as virtual restaurants or cloud kitchens, are delivery-only concepts that focus on takeout and delivery. Is one right for your business?
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MARKETING AND MENU TEMPLATES
We’ve created free templates that help you promote your menu, including takeout and delivery options, family-style, meal kits and digital menu QR code signs.
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TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY PACKAGING AND DISPOSABLES FIT FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Find the right to-go containers and supplies that meet your operation’s needs.
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5 WAYS TO GO GREEN WITH TAKEOUT PACKAGING
Green to Go delivers five approaches to better sustainability in your restaurant’s takeout packaging.
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WHAT YOU CAN LEARN FROM GROCERANTS
If you’re thinking of adding a retail component to your restaurant to boost sales during this time, learn tips from the emerging grocerant trend on how to get started.
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