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Marketing, also known as advertising, is essential for most new restaurants. There are many ways to market your restaurant, including local papers, TV and websites. However, word-of-mouth is often the best (and cheapest) marketing for a restaurant.
Month by Month Advertising Guide for Restaurants
Guide to effective month by month advertising for a restaurant, including dinner specials, prix fixe menus and restaurant promotions.
How to Advertise For a New Restaurant
Advertising is essential for a new restaurant. Great food, service and atmosphere will keep customers coming back, but you need advertising to get them through doors that first time.
How to Be a Kid Friendly Restaurant
Kid friendly restaurants are a great way to bring in whole families to dine on a regular basis. Update your restaurant's kid menu to include healthy options.
Market Research on a Budget
From About.com marketing guide, Laura Lake, here are some tips for conducting market research on a tight budget.
Advertising on a Budget
Traditional methods of advertising, such as TV, radio commercials and newspaper ads can be very expensive. If you are getting ready to open a new restaurant and don’t have a very big advertising budget, there are still several ways to promote your restaurant, even on a shoe string budget, such as flyers, take out menus and websites.
Restaurant Promotions
Restaurant Promotions are a great way to bring in extra business.
The Basics of Up-Selling Menu Items
How to train restaurant staff to up-sell menu items to increase restaurant profits.
Top 10 Rules for Small Business Success
Here are 10 rules for success you can apply to your new restaurant.
Using Your Website to Advertise
Restaurants can attract new customers with a well maintained website. Potential customers can peruse menus online and check out weekly specials and entertainment.
The Pros and Cons of TV Advertising
TV advertising can be one of the best ways to bring in business to your restaurant, but it does have some drawbacks.
Social Media Marketing for Restaurants
A great blog post on how to utilize free web resources to promote your restaurant.

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