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"Don't 86 Your Restaurant Sales" is a book tied to an online training course that will walk you step-by-step through building the most powerful marketing system you've ever had for your restaurant. With expert advice and real world examples on today's most cutting edge digital marketing tools to help drive sales to your restaurant.

WHO ARE THE NEW "RAINMAKERS" IN THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY? They are the owners who are consistently increasing revenue every month, expanding their business, and opening additional locations in new cities regularly. They are the business leaders who challenge the status quo, who adopt and adapt to new and every-changing technology, and who refuse to be average. And what's amazing is... They are doing all of this without overworking, breaking the bank on marketing gimmicks, or taking out business loans There's so much out there on the topic of restaurant growth techniques that it can be quite overwhelming... Misfit Marketing For Restaurants is a book for those who want more out of their restaurant and are looking to make a dent in the food and beverage universe. After servicing over 250 restaurant concepts across the globe and helping these businesses to acquire guests through their digital marketing strategies, Brett Linkletter and Jace Kovacevich, founders of Misfit Media, have gained unparalleled insight in the restaurant marketing space. They have been named "Top Performing Local Business Agency" by Manychat, have received 2 published Facebook((TM)) Business case studies, and have become wildly famous for their unique approach to guest acquisition and retention through what they call "Omnichannel Chat Marketing". To be a true "Misfit" means to do things differently; Brett and Jace embrace this concept to their core. After reading this book, you will learn the framework of developing a digital marketing machine that will not only help your restaurant acquire guests but will also keep them coming back. You will also learn: How to generate consistent, trackable, predictable revenue every month from social media, regardless of your following. Key tools and metrics used to measure how much guests spend per visit down to the dollar. 8 real-life case studies of restaurants executing these strategies and seeing extraordinary success. Whether you are a restaurant owner who is struggling to see results from your marketing strategy or you are already seeing success but are looking to take your business further and expand, this book will provide you with the know-how knowledge and extensive toolset to elevate your growth!

The New York Times Bestselling Book--Great gift for Foodies “The best, funniest, most revealing inside look at the restaurant biz since Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential.” —Jay McInerney With a foreword by Mario Batali Joe Bastianich is unquestionably one of the most successful restaurateurs in America—if not the world. So how did a nice Italian boy from Queens turn his passion for food and wine into an empire? In Restaurant Man, Joe charts a remarkable journey that first began in his parents’ neighborhood eatery. Along the way, he shares fascinating stories about his establishments and his superstar chef partners—his mother, Lidia Bastianich, and Mario Batali. Ever since Anthony Bourdain whet literary palates with Kitchen Confidential, restaurant memoirs have been mainstays of the bestseller lists. Serving up equal parts rock ’n’ roll and hard-ass business reality, Restaurant Man is a compelling ragu-to-riches chronicle that foodies and aspiring restauranteurs alike will be hankering to read.

As competition for customers is constantly increasing, contemporary restaurants must distinguish themselves by offering consistent, high-quality service. Service and hospitality can mean different things to different foodservice operations, and this book addresses the service needs of a wide range of dining establishments, from casual and outdoor dining to upscale restaurants and catering operations. Chapters cover everything from training and hiring staff, preparation for service, front-door hospitality to money handling, styles of modern table service, front-of-the-house safety and sanitation, serving diners with special needs, and service challenges—what to do when things go wrong. Remarkable Service is the most comprehensive guide to service and hospitality on the market, and this new edition includes the most up-to-date information available on serving customers in the contemporary restaurant world.

"Sell More Slices" is a book tied to an online training course that will walk you step-by-step through building the most powerful marketing system you've ever had for your pizza restaurant. With expert advice and real world examples on today's most cutting edge digital marketing tools to help drive sales to your restaurant.