Author Archives: Rev

How to Get Your Customers to Take Action

CALLS TO ACTION My mother used to always say to me “don’t ask, don’t get.” She taught me the valuable lesson of learning to ask for things. They say the number one mistake sales people make is not asking for … Continue reading

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Here’s How Easy It Is to Appeal to Millennial Diners

Unless you are a local diner, your answer should never be “everyone.” But what’s the question? “Who is your restaurant’s target customer?” Restaurant marketing is just like being an air-force fighter pilot (stay with me): If you can pick your target … Continue reading

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5 Easy to Avoid Location Data Mistakes

Margins in the restaurant business are getting smaller and smaller every day, especially in densely populated areas like New York, Chicago and Boston. Rent is going up, the cost of food is getting more expensive, labor isn’t getting any cheaper, but … Continue reading

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The 5 Things That Must Be On Your Restaurant’s Website

Most restaurant operators and owners make the exact same mistake when they design their website. The first thing they think about is pictures of food. While that’s certainly helpful and arguably pretty important, it’s not even in the top 5 … Continue reading

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Snapchat Is a Waste of Your Time and Here’s Why

Here’s the best advice you’ll ever get about using Snapchat to market your restaurant; Don’t waste your time. Snapchat is an excellent, beautiful and very fun social network to use. It has a great audience. It’s very visual, it’s great … Continue reading

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The 80/20 Rule of Restaurant Marketing That Five Guys Uses to Crush the Competition

Is your restaurant primarily known for Burgers? How about any other signature food item or a theme like sports? If so, you’re probably going about all your marketing wrong. That might be a little extreme. I’m willing to bet your closest … Continue reading

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3 Easy Ways To Rank Higher In Search Results

First, a little background. Then the marketing tips will follow. On October 17, 2008 I launched this blog as a tribute to my love of Burgers, restaurants, the hospitality business and dining with friends. It was intended as a way … Continue reading

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Schweid & Sons – New Home To The Very Best Burger Blog

Dear Friends of the Burger, It is with great excitement that I announce the return of the Burger-oriented content that I shared on my blog what it was since its inception in 2008. If you have ever enjoyed, shared or liked anything that has graced … Continue reading

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The Chicago Good Beer Passport: 1 Craft Beer & A Snack at 14 Bars All Winter Long

THE CHICAGO WINTER GOOD BEER PASSPORT – 1 craft beer & snack at each participating location for the whole winter – January 15th through March 13th, 2015 We’ve teamed up with Pintley to proudly present The Chicago Winter Good Beer Passport!By purchasing … Continue reading

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The Boston Good Beer Passport- 1 Craft Beer at 20 Bars All Winter Long

THE BOSTON WINTER GOOD BEER PASSPORT – 1 craft beer at each participating location for the whole winter – January 15th through March 13th, 2015 Pintley and Burger Conquest are proud to present The Boston Winter Good Beer Passport! By … Continue reading

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