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The Perfect Venue Blog
Tips & advice for managing restaurants, venues, and other types of businesses that host events!
Best Portable Bar Ideas For Private Events
Owning a portable bar is a great opportunity. Here are the best portable bar ideas for private events!
Joanna
What's the Latest in Buffet Styles?
This guide explores some of the most popular buffet styles you could try, and why you should consider them.
Anna
How to Price Your Events Menu
If you want to learn how to price your events menu, this is the article for you!
Stacy
19 Bar Event Ideas to Boost Sales
Here are 19 bar event ideas to increase foot traffic, boost sales, and establish your local reputation.
Stacy
How to Use Restaurant Wi-Fi to Elevate the Diner Experience
Providing good restaurant Wi-Fi is an important part of the dining experience. Read on!
Min
Tips for Restaurant Wi-Fi Marketing
Here is everything you need to know about Wi-Fi marketing: what it is, how it works, why you need it, and more.
Luke
How to Calculate Drinks Pricing For Your Restaurant
Let's discuss how to calculate drink prices, how to account for liquor quality and its effects on liquor pricing, and more.
Joanna
How to Create Successful Wine Packages for Your Private Events
The wine packages you offer for private events can play a big role in your guest's experiences!
Emily
How to Price Bar Packages for Events
Establishing bar packages for events is one of the most important things to do in the industry!
Dakota
18 Ideas For Restaurant Special Events to Grow Your Business
Hosting a restaurant special event is one of the best ways to attract new customers, develop new revenue streams, and generate more awareness around your restaurant.
Anna
From Miami to Main: Turning an Offsite Idea Into a Reality
During a recent company offsite in Miami, I proposed integrating ChatGPT into our product to help save customers time when replying to clients.
Dakota
14 Best Catering Ideas For Your Business
You need to make sure you follow the right catering ideas for your business. Read on!
Emily
Pricing Strategy For Restaurants: Top Tips
With the right menu pricing strategy, you can gain customers and boost your reputation.
Anna
How To Nurture Event Leads
In the restaurant business, you need to understand how to nurture event leads. This is a super valuable skill!
Min
Venue Leads And How To Secure Them
Generating the right venue leads is essential for a successful sales process. Want some advice? This article is for you!
Luke
Top 14 Banquet Tips
Banquets can be hard to plan. Here are our top banquet tips for a successful event!
Joanna
How to Grow Your Restaurant Business
Are you looking for ideas on how to grow your restaurant business? We've got you covered!
Anna
How to Build Out Your Catering Marketing Plan
Developing a strong catering marketing plan is one of the first, and most important, steps in starting a catering business.
Min
All You Need To Know About Hospitality Marketing
If you want to grow your events venue and attract more clients, you need to get hospitality marketing right.
Luke
Why Tip Pooling Software Can Benefit Your Food Business
Let’s explore some of the main benefits of tip pooling software, and why businesses in the hospitality industry should be using it.
Joanna
How To Solidify Your Catering Leads
Generating catering leads is an essential part of marketing and growing any kind of catering business. Read on!
Emily
Tips for Time Keeping in Restaurants
Timekeeping restaurants is an essential part of managing a successful business. Without proper time tracking, you risk your profits, employees, and customer service.
Anna
Most Efficient Restaurant Operations System: Top 5
If you want to improve your restaurant management with restaurant operation system software, you’re in luck! Use this guide.
Emily
Maximize Staffing Efficiency with 7shifts and Perfect Venue
Your restaurant’s team is key to your business success. This is why Perfect Venue is partnering with 7shifts!
Stacy
Best Free Catering Software 2023
Running a catering business is hard work. Looking for the best free catering software? Then you’ve come to the right place!
Min
What to Look For In Catering POS Software
Catering POS software is an essential part of hospitality management. If you look at any successful food franchise, you’ll find their system is optimized with a restaurant POS system.
Joanna
How To Find The Right Restaurant Staffing Software
In this guide, we’ll explore exactly what you need to consider when choosing the right restaurant staffing software.
Emily
How to Create a Winning Brewery Floor Plan
If you’re starting a craft brewery, then one of the most important steps in getting your business together is establishing a brewery floor plan.
Anna
How To Action Brewery Marketing For Your Private Event Space
With this brewery marketing strategy guide, we hope to light the way.
Stacy
A Guide To Restaurant Event Management
Restaurant event management can be a complex process if you don’t have the right tools and tactics in place. The tools covered in this article are bound to be helpful!
Min
How to Build a Top-Tier Catering Business Plan
Here are some of the most important steps and elements your catering business plan should include. Read on for easy steps to build a great catering business plan!
Luke
Catering Tips For New Businesses
From managing food prep to food waste, here are our top catering tips for new businesses.
Joanna
Essential Restaurant Management Responsibilities
We’ve created this comprehensive guide on restaurant management responsibilities that you may find helpful. Read on!
Emily
Understanding SEO For Restaurants
To help you improve your search rankings and traffic, this guide covers everything you need to know about SEO for restaurants.
Anna
Event Management Software For Catering Businesses
The right catering event management software can make an enormous difference to your operations and event planning
Min
The Tip Distribution Software Your Restaurant Needs
This guide explores exactly what tip distribution software is, and provides insights into some of the best tip distribution systems available right now.
Stacy
The 7 Best Restaurant HR Software Options
Restaurant HR software is essential for restaurants that employ and manage more than a handful of employees.
Emily
Restaurant Email Marketing Software To Grow Your Business
Min
Toast Catering and Events: Is the Platform Worth It?
This guide explores Toast Catering and Events. Let’s break down the features, possibilities, and disadvantages of the platform.
Stacy
Restaurant Learning Management System | Top 7
Today, with one robust learning management system, restaurants can efficiently and effectively train their staff to be the best.
Emily
Restaurant Reputation Management Software | Our 6 Picks
In the restaurant business, creating and maintaining a good reputation is essential. You need the right restaurant reputation management software on your side!
Anna
Restaurant Table Ordering Software (Top 6)
There are many ways your restaurant can serve customers these days, with restaurant table ordering software being one of the best solutions.
Joanna
What To Look For in Restaurant Training Software (incl. reviews)
If you’re on the lookout for some great restaurant training software options, this is the place to be!
Stacy
What Restaurant Stocktaking Software Should You Use?
Using restaurant stocktaking software is one of the easiest ways to optimize your restaurant’s profits and operations.
Min
Best Restaurant Waitlist Software 2023
Restaurant waitlist software has revolutionized the restaurant industry and streamlined table management. Here are our top picks!
Anna
Restaurant Analytics Software You Need To Know About
Let's discuss what you can access with restaurant analytics software, and look into some of the best restaurant analytics solutions available.
Joanna
What Restaurant Marketing Software Do You Need? (incl. reviews)
If you’re looking for the best restaurant marketing software on the market, this read is for you! Read on for our top tips and software recommendations.
Joanna
Restaurant Online Ordering Software | Top 6
By using online ordering software, restaurants can increase their sales, serve more customers, enhance the customer experience, and ultimately generate more revenue.
Emily
Top 9 Restaurant Event Management Software Platforms & Tools (2023)
With the right restaurant event management software, managing your restaurant events can be much easier! Read on for our top picks.
Stacy
Billing Software For Restaurants (Top 7 Picks)
Using the right billing software for restaurants is essential. Without this, you won't be able to efficiently bill customers and process payments.
Stacy
Restaurant Food Cost Software
If you’ve been looking for restaurant food cost software, we’ve got a guide for you! Read on for the best software available.
Joanna
Best Restaurant Accounting Software For Your Business
In this guide, we’ve selected and reviewed some of the best restaurant accounting software tools your restaurant business can use.
Emily
Top Restaurant CRM Software in 2023
Let’s take a look at restaurant CRM, how it impacts customer satisfaction, what to look for in your CRM system, and our picks for the best CRM systems on the market.
Joanna
What to Look For in Restaurant Menu Design Software
Let’s take a look at what menu design software is, the types of custom menus, and what to look for in your restaurant menu maker.
Emily
Best Restaurant Payroll Software Options
If you’re looking for some top-tier restaurant payroll software options, this is the article for you!
Stacy
8 Best Restaurant Delivery Software | 2023
You want to appear on efficient restaurant delivery software with a large customer base. Read on for the best options!
Min
Toast Restaurant Software | The Ultimate Review
There are many POS options out there, and finding the right one can be tricky. If you’ve been considering Toast POS, this article is for you!
Min
Guide to Event Floor Plan Software with Reviews
Event floor plan software allows you to create detailed event space layouts. Read on to learn more about this software!
Stacy
Top Restaurant Loyalty Software Options for 2023
If you’re looking for the best restaurant loyalty software options, you’ve come to the right place. Let's discuss your options!
Stacy
Top Employee Scheduling Software for Restaurants (2023 Reviews)
Employee scheduling software for restaurants can make a big difference. Let’s discuss what this software can do for you, and compare the top options on the market.
Joanna
Best Event Management Software for Bars (2023 edition)
The right event management software for bars will help you streamline your operations and save time. Let's discuss your options!
Guide To Restaurant Kitchen Management Software
Your operations revolve around the kitchen, so it must function at its best. The right kitchen management software can help you achieve this.
Stacy
6 Best Event Management Software For Hotels
To help you find the perfect software for your hotel, we’re going to share a list of the best event management software for hotels. Read on!
Joanna
Features of Restaurant Management Software: What to Expect From Your System
In this guide, we’ll cover some of the most important features to look out for in restaurant management software.
Stacy
Best On-Demand Catering Software Picks for 2023
If you’re a caterer or restaurant manager looking for new revenue opportunities, using on-demand catering software can be a great idea.
Joanna
Redesigning Perfect Venue
There’s nothing I love more than a good redesign. Getting the opportunity to carve out a brand for a company is one of my greatest joys as a designer. Read about my process in creating a new brand for Perfect Venue!
Anna
A Guide to Restaurant Workforce Management Software
Restaurant workforce management software has become popular over the years. Let's discuss what it is and why you need it.
Stacy
Top Private Event Pages to Take Inspiration From
Looking for design or UX tips for your restaurant or venue’s private events page? We’ve compiled a selection to take inspiration from.
Stacy
How To Offer Easy Event Payments (Guide For Venues)
Explore the best practices for event payments and payment processing. Implement these at your venue and ensure positive customer experiences.
Joanna
9 Best Restaurant Management Software Systems (Reviews)
Finding great restaurant management software can be a complete game changer for your business. Let's discuss this software and some of the top solutions on the market.
Stacy
Perfect Venue Made it to G2's 2023 Rookies of the Year List
Perfect Venue made it to G2's 2023 Rookies of the Year list! Discover what this means for our platform and you, our valued users.
Stacy
How To Create A Better Event Booking Experience For Your Venue
This guide covers the most important tips and tactics you need to create a winning event bookings experience for your venue.
Luke
8 Awesome Event Software Integrations For Event Managers
We cover the top event software integrations to add to your tech stack and supercharge the event management process at your venue.
Min
Why Credit Card Authorization Forms Are Screwing Over Your Events Business
Despite being common in the industry, credit card authorization forms have many hidden fees, take time away from following up with leads, and don't offer a modern guest experience.
Luke
When Is The Right Time To Get Event Management Software?
Avoid the costly mistake of committing to expensive software you may not need.
Luke
Tripleseat vs Caterease: Which Is Better For Your Business?
Tripleseat vs Caterease - which is best? We do a side-by-side comparison, exploring key features and differences to help clear the matter.
Tripleseat Alternatives: Top 6 Options For Restaurants & Venues
Tripleseat's event management software isn't for everyone. Here's a list of Tripleseat alternatives that may be better suited to your venue.
Luke
What Is Venue Management: Complete Guide For Event Pros
What is venue management? Access tips to get top of your game. Learn how to increase sales, drive repeat business, and add value to clients.
Luke
What is a Banquet Event Order (BEO)? Everything Venues Need to Know
What is a BEO (banquet event order)? We cover everything venues need to know about BEOs, what they should include, and how to create one.
Luke
Tripleseat vs Planning Pod: 2022 Features Comparison
Tripleseat vs Planning Pod both offer large venues various features and tools for event management. So, which one is right for your business?
Luke
Tripleseat Review: Event Tech Ratings & Features Explained
A complete Tripleseat review. See where the platform fits in the market so you can pinpoint an events management solution for your business.
Luke
Total Party Planner vs Caterease: Overview For Unique Venues
Total Party Planner vs Caterease - in this comparison, discover what each platform does, who it’s suited to, the main features, and pricing.
Luke
7 Total Party Planner Alternatives To Put On Your Radar
In this guide, we cover some of the best Total Party Planner alternatives and explain who can benefit the most from using them.
Luke
Total Party Planner Review (Features, Pros, & Cons)
In this Total Party Planner review, we take a detailed look at its features, pricing, & integrations to uncover who the platform is best for.
Luke
Top 4 Table Reservation Apps for Restaurants
How to choose event management software for restaurants, hospitality groups, breweries, and other event venues
Min
Top 3 Alternatives to Tripleseat and Gather in 2022
How to choose event management software for restaurants, hospitality groups, breweries, and other event venues
Luke
Technology In Restaurants: Systems and Trends Shaping the Market
What's driving the restaurant industry right now? We share the latest trends and technology in restaurants to help you reach your market.
Emily
Tock vs OpenTable: Reservations Systems Compared
Weighing up your options between Tock vs OpenTable? We reviewed the two to understand how they improve restaurant discovery and operations.
Luke
Resy vs. OpenTable: Restaurant Tech Comparison 2022
Resy vs OpenTable - how do these restaurant reservation systems compare? We look at their offering, including their top features and pricing.
Luke
SevenRooms vs. OpenTable (Platforms Reviewed for Restaurants)
SevenRooms vs OpenTable - which is better for business? We compare the two to see how they impact online reservations and guest experience.
Luke
SevenRooms Review (2022 features, pros & cons)
A comprehensive SevenRooms review - we focus on the software’s features, integrations, pricing, pros, and cons.
Luke
Digital Marketing for Restaurants: Our Top 5 Website Builders for Restaurants
Digital marketing for restaurants starts with a great website, here are our favorite website builders for restaurant marketing.
Luke
Restaurant365 Review: Details, Pricing & Features
In this Restaurant365 review, we take a detailed look at the platform’s features, target market, integrations, pros and cons.
Luke
Complete Restaurant Menu Planning Checklist
Our menu planning checklist will help you master the entire process - from getting started to putting the final touches on your menu!
Emily
Ultimate Guide To Restaurant Operations Management
Our guide to restaurant operations management covers everything you need to know about operations management and how to improve it.
Emily
13 Restaurant Marketing Strategies To Boost Your Business
Well-thought-out restaurant marketing strategies drive success for restaurant businesses. We share 13 winning ideas you can't ignore.
Emily
9 Step Guide To Writing Your Restaurant Marketing Plan
In this guide, we cover the steps and considerations needed for developing a high-impact restaurant marketing plan that achieves results.
Emily
15 Trusted Tips For Effective Restaurant Management
A comprehensive restaurant management guide to help you innovate and improve the performance of your team and operations.
Emily
14 Restaurant Management Books That Make For Top Reads In 2022
Top restaurant management books for 2022 - find out the top reads for insights from experts who have tried, succeeded (& failed) before you.
Emily
What To Look For In A Restaurant Management POS System
A comprehensive guide that covers everything you should look out for when choosing a restaurant management POS system.
Emily