Marketing

Mastering social media’s new tools

An active, cross-platform social presence is practically table stakes for restaurants these days. But as social media tools evolve, operators are shifting to an extended form of engagement that lets guests interact with brands in evermore personal ways. Here’s a closer look at the trends. 

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

Snapchat

 

VIEW THE FULL FUTURE PACKAGE

Members help make our journalism possible. Become a Restaurant Business member today and unlock exclusive benefits, including unlimited access to all of our content. Sign up here.

Multimedia

Exclusive Content

Financing

For Starbucks, 2 years of change hasn't yielded promised results

The Bottom Line: The coffee shop giant’s sales struggles worsened earlier this year, despite a flurry of efforts to improve operations and employee satisfaction.

Food

Nando's Americanizes its menu a bit as U.S. expansion continues

Behind the Menu: Favorites like mac and cheese, bowls and salads join the fast casual’s Afro-Portuguese-rooted dishes, including the signature peri-peri chicken.

Financing

The consumer is cutting back, but not everywhere

The Bottom Line: Early earnings from major restaurant chains suggest the consumer has taken a distinct turn for the worse so far in 2024.

Trending

More from our partners