At Buzztime, we have a wide array of interesting, fun and passionate employees that all play a significant role in perfecting our product and keeping our customers happy! We’d love to give you the chance to take a peak behind the scenes at who exactly these amazing people are. Kevin Lyon is...

Your servers have more interaction with customers than anyone else. If your servers are well-trained, helpful, and friendly, this can be a good thing. But on the other hand, it can also be a very bad thing. Of course you want your servers to help your business, not harm it, so make sure they...

America’s restaurant chains are pulling out all of the stops to stay ahead of the competition and grab more market share of the $660 billion industry. Here’s a look at five sizzling marketing strategies offered by major chain restaurants, everything from chef-inspired recipes and full-course...

Social media is the way of the world these days and your bar or restaurant should be taking part in online conversations. Increasing customer engagement on your page means building relationships which can lead to more business in your restaurant. Try these tips to help you increase customer...

Tune in each week to catch the top trending bar and restaurant articles of the week. 8 Tips For Creating Awesome Customer Loyalty It is estimated to be six times more costly to retain old customers than to gain new ones. While finding new customers is something your bar or restaurant should...

We’ve all seen these words getting thrown around in the food world since the day consumers started getting savvier and more educated about what they put in their mouths. But are these words being used just to have consumers buy in to the idea or to what it truly means to eat local,...

Tune in every week for our roundup of hand picked bar and restaurant industry tweets that include news, tips and marketing ideas. [View the story "The Weekly Bar & Restaurant Twitter Roundup" on...

It is estimated to be six times more costly to retain old customers than to gain new ones. While finding new customers is something your bar or restaurant should strive to do, creating and maintaining a loyal customer base is of utmost importance. Not only will a loyal customer base develop...

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) projects that 50 million Americans will dine out on Father’s Day this year (Sun. June 16). It’s also ranked as the third most popular holiday for dining out after Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day. NRA research also reveals that the most important...

You’ve probably heard the saying, “No man is an island.” The same is true for your bar or restaurant! You’re part of a community, and it only makes sense to form bonds and engage local businesses to help your own business. Read on to find out how partnerships with local media, charities, and...

At Buzztime, we have a wide array of interesting, fun and passionate employees that all play a significant role in perfecting our product and keeping our customers happy! We’d love to give you the chance to take a peak behind the scenes at who exactly these amazing people are. Jenn...

As many people are well aware, social media, specifically Facebook and Yelp, have become helpful tools for restaurants and bars to utilize.  They allow owners and managers to easily communicate and market themselves directly to their customers and receive feedback. However, as Amy’s Baking...

Tune in each week to catch the top trending bar and restaurant articles of the week. 10 Crazy and Unique Restaurant Themes Every good restaurant has a hook that brings people in and keeps them coming back. For some, it’s exotic food. For others, it’s a unique variety of cocktails. These ten...

Tune in every week for our roundup of hand picked bar and restaurant industry tweets that include news, tips and marketing ideas. [View the story "The Weekly Bar & Restaurant Twitter Roundup" on...

Properly presenting and preparing drinks may seem extremely obvious, but it doesn’t hurt to make sure you’re doing it right. Take the time to properly prepare and present your drinks to help change your customer’s cocktail experience. Ice, Ice, Baby Cubed, cracked, and shaved. These are some...

At Buzztime, we have a wide array of interesting, fun and passionate employees that all play a significant role in perfecting our product and keeping our customers happy! We’d love to give you the chance to take a peak behind the scenes at who exactly these amazing people are. James Minor is...

The number of people trying new restaurants has dropped since last year. Thus, making it harder to attract first time customers. With less money in their wallets, people are sticking with who they know and trust. Your restaurant will have to fight and scratch to attract and win over the...

There’s a growing trend in the bar and restaurant business that we’re really excited about.  It’s a little something called “edible cocktails”, and, trust us… it’s awesome. So what is an edible cocktail? It’s exactly what it sounds like… it’s a drink you can eat. (Think Jello Shots, but much...