Whether it’s an off-the-wall idea appealing to thrill seekers or a delicious re-imagining of a classic that works with your bar’s personality, fresh cocktails peak the interest of potential customers.

It’s important you are doing your due diligence to separate yourself from the crowd. Doing something social media-savvy consumers haven’t seen before is the easiest way for your brand to stand out.

According to The Humane Society, there are more than 78.2 million dogs owned in the United States. This is a gigantic segment of the market that offers a true business opportunity. Here are a few ways your restaurant’s operations can accommodate man’s best friend.

While it is unfeasible for restaurants to fill all “orders” they see shared on Twitter, there are third-party applications, paid and free, that allow customers to place online food orders using Facebook.

Many of you will know that Foursquare is a social media platform we highly recommend to bars and restaurants. There are incredibly useful features of the location-based service that will assist you in capacities related to rewarding regulars and researching the habits of customers.