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Practical strategies to help restaurant operators grow direct orders, improve delivery performance, strengthen customer relationships, and run a more profitable online business.

From Blog to Bag: Creating a Restaurant Blog to Boost Online Traffic and Direct Delivery Sales

Sauce Blog

From Blog to Bag: Creating a Restaurant Blog to Boost Online Traffic and Direct Delivery Sales

July 24, 2024

By creating engaging, relevant, and informative blog content, you can attract more visitors to your website and boost direct delivery sales.

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New York City Summer Street Fests Heat Up the Streets

Restaurant Industry Events

New York City Summer Street Fests Heat Up the Streets

July 18, 2024

It’s a food lover’s paradise throughout the year, but when summer hits the streets, New York City heats up with the nation’s largest gathering of street fests and night markets.

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In the News: Philly Restaurants Offer City Staffers Tasty Incentives Amid Return-to-Work Mandate

Sauce Blog

In the News: Philly Restaurants Offer City Staffers Tasty Incentives Amid Return-to-Work Mandate

July 14, 2024

Philadelphia restaurants welcoming office workers back to town with incentives, discounts, and giveaways.

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Weathering the Heat: 8 Tips for Boosting Restaurant Sales Amid Record-Breaking Temps

Marketing

Weathering the Heat: 8 Tips for Boosting Restaurant Sales Amid Record-Breaking Temps

July 9, 2024

Seasonal slowdowns are nothing new in the food service industry, but with most of the US in the grips of an extreme heat wave, the summer of 2024 could prove to be the most challenging season yet for restaurants.

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RightHear Accessibility Tech Solutions for Restaurants

Sauce Blog

RightHear Accessibility Tech Solutions for Restaurants

July 5, 2024

RightHear introduces innovative technology that makes restaurants more accessible to the disabled population.

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Taking Charge: Managing and Understanding Credit Card Surcharging

Operations

Taking Charge: Managing and Understanding Credit Card Surcharging

July 2, 2024

In recent years, many restaurateurs have begun considering innovative ways to save money and influence guest behavior to keep more money in their pockets.

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Shifting Gears: 8 Tips for Less Chaotic Shift Changes

Sauce Blog

Shifting Gears: 8 Tips for Less Chaotic Shift Changes

June 24, 2024

A well-executed restaurant staff shift change is an indication that everything is working in perfect harmony.

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Spotlight on Kokai Sushi & Lounge, South Florida’s Hidden Gem

Spotlight

Spotlight on Kokai Sushi & Lounge, South Florida’s Hidden Gem

June 18, 2024

Celebrating their 9th year in business on August 16, 2024, Kokai Sushi & Lounge has been a fixture in the Doral community since 2015, but their roots harken back decades when the first location opened in Venezuela.

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10 Ways For Restaurants to Celebrate and Honor Juneteenth (June 19th), 2024

Holidays

10 Ways For Restaurants to Celebrate and Honor Juneteenth (June 19th), 2024

June 10, 2024

Named a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth, or June 19th, commemorates the date in 1865 when enslaved individuals in Galveston, TX were finally informed of their freedom—over two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

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