How I Learned to Stop Worrying about Tax-Deductions and Expense my Lunch

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The Three-Martini Lunch – you’ve seen it in Mad Men and countless other TV shows and films featuring the fast-paced lives of Madison Avenue ad-execs, corporate attorneys and Wall Street power brokers. As the characters

The Pros and Cons of Running a Dog-Friendly Restaurant

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Have you considered opening a dog-friendly restaurant? If so, you’re not alone. As more millennials choose pets over babies, pet-friendly restaurants are becoming a restaurant industry trend. With more restaurants expanding their outdoor seating to

How Expanded Outdoor Seating Can Maximize Your Restaurant’s Profits

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Expanded outdoor seating may be just what you need to maximize profits during COVID-19. Many cities and counties across the country now permit outdoor dining in expanded areas, even when indoor dining is prohibited or

Virtual Event Ideas for Bars and Restaurants

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The bar and restaurant industry has been drastically affected by COVID-19. With many F&B businesses entirely or partially closed to the public, brands must be creative in how they re-structure their offerings, market themselves, and

6 Craft Beer Events that will Draw a Crowd [WEBINAR]

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Whether you’re a burger joint, pizza shop or corner bar, chances are great that your customers include a lot of craft beer lovers. Once an underground trend, craft beer has entered the mainstream and is

Bar Games Your Customers Will Love: From Low-cost to Investment-level

Getting drinks is fun. Games are fun. And when you put drinking and bar games together? Yup, you guessed it, more fun than either activity by itself. Bar regulars can attest to this —drinks are good, but

Valentine’s Day Promotions for Bars [WEBINAR]

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Love it or love to hate it, Valentine’s Day is a fantastic opportunity to generate sales and attract new customers to your bar or restaurant. Valentine’s Day promotions are key to capitalizing on this sales

Creative Ideas for Your Next Happy Hour

Guest Contributor: Robyn Budgell, Ambassador of Buzz, Fytics Inc/Vinocount You probably already know that a happy hour is a great way to generate sales during traditionally quiet hours. But do you know how to turn your happy

Event Planning Checklist for Busy Bars & Restaurants

Bars and restaurants are gathering places. People meet at your establishment–intentionally or by accident–and become friends, regulars, business partners, lovers and better neighbors. The community you build around your business makes it the perfect place

The 5 Best Craft Beers for Memorial Day 2018

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While summer may not officially begin until the end of June, Memorial Day is recognized as the start to the summer vacation season every year. It’s a great time to have a BBQ with friends

Top Craft Beers for Cinco de Mayo 2018

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Every year when Cinco de Mayo rolls around and beers start flowing, craft beer lovers find themselves searching for alternatives to the mass produced mexican lagers that dominate the holiday. We are here to help

Bar Event Ideas in 2018 [WEBINAR]

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Events are a great way to draw customers to your bar, whether on a slow weeknight or a huge holiday weekend. But with all the hustle and bustle that comes with running a successful bar

Listing Events on Your Website

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Events are a great way for bars and restaurants to attract customers to come in on off-days or to increase loyalty, and who doesn’t love a good trivia night right? Promoting your events is crucial

St. Patrick’s Day Digital Display Theme

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It’s that time of year again! St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and massive amounts of green beer will soon be on display in just about every bar in America. What could possibly

Creative Happy Hours for Bars and Restaurants

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Happy hour is arguably the most common bar and restaurant promotion. Chances are good that you–and your competitors–offer some sort of discount from 3-7pm on weekdays. Because they are so widespread, your happy hour needs