[Restaurant Community]

With the number of restaurants opening year in and year out there are so many different options for today’s consumer. Does anyone have any good ideas on how to keep up with consumer trends?

[mattm]

Today’s consumer are all about convenience. More and more customers don’t have the time or don’t want to spend the time dining out. Here are some things you should try to keep up with customers. Increase your menu options for take out. Curbside take out is on the rise. Make sure your menu is available on-line for customers to view and place orders. Make it possible for a customer to place an order on-line in advance, while scheduling a reservation where they could show up be seated and have their food arrive within a few minutes. Email customers with daily specials and have a monthly newsletters of upcoming events or specials. Not matter what you do just keep in mind that consumers are hungry for choices.

[stairboy]

Easiest way, and costs you absolutely nothing, is to "table touch". Talk to your customers and ask them what they would like to find in your establishment.