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McKinney’s Denizen Hotel eyes summer groundbreaking
Developers working for more than a year on a new McKinney hotel hope to break ground on the project in the coming months. The Denizon Hotel is planned on State Highway 121 at Alma Road in the huge Craig Ranch development. Archstreet Hotel Partners will build the more than 100-room hotel as part of the mixed-use District 121 project. The almost 20-acre development also includes a new office building plus restaurant and retail space. The four-story hotel building is expected to cost about $20 million. Read more D-FW commercial real estate stories “We hope to start work this summer and…
How to increase restaurant sales with 2022 National Food Holidays
When it comes to marketing, national food holidays and restaurants are the perfect match. Every year, there are hundreds of national food holidays that encourage people across the country to band together and share affection for everyone from These famously celebratory days are a fantastic opportunity to reach out to new customers while also re-engaging with the people who may be familiar with your restaurant but haven’t visited or ordered take-out in a while. Seasonal marketing matters One thing that’s certain is that our world is constantly changing. People’s lives, technology, food ingredients, trends and diner behaviors are forever evolving.…
Restaurant Technology Trends for 2022
The growing demand for off-premise dining has made it even more attractive for restaurants to expand operations. Investing in the latest restaurant technology and digital innovations can help with everything from streamlining order taking to managing multi-channel marketing. Your ability to incorporate technology into your restaurant can have a huge impact on customer experience. The modern diner is tech savvy, and expects their favorite places to grab a bite to be up to date with the latest tech trends. The online food delivery industry currently generates more than $26.5 billion a year. By 2024, that number is projected to surpass…
2023 Alcohol Delivery Trends for Restaurant Owners
Alcohol Delivery is expected to grow exponentially over the next few years – it’s time you learn how to capture this growing demand for to-go cocktails and alcoholic beverages. Check out what spiked drinks are trending in 2023 and how you can quench your diners’ thirst. The pandemic kickstarted changes in local regulations to allow restaurants to incorporate alcohol delivery into their delivery strategy. Over 17 states and districts have decided to allow restaurants to sell to-go cocktails permanently, and customers love the ability to order to-go cocktails, beer and wine from their favorite restaurants on Grubhub. Find out more…
Catering Menu Ideas for Your Restaurant to Try
As the restaurant industry slowly rebounds from COVID-19, operators are looking for new ways to diversify their business. One idea that many restaurant owners have capitalized on is catering. When it reached its peak in 2019, the global catering market was valued at an impressive $64 billion, most of which went to restaurants that offered catering services. Despite two-thirds of operators suspending their catering business during the pandemic, many are bringing it back into the fold. In other words, it’s time to dust off the catering menu and start cooking up some fresh food ideas. Whether you’ve done it before…