We’ve touched on all the ways private events can help boost your business — but why limit your space to just evening events? Hosting private breakfast events is a particularly great way to increase revenue if your venue or restaurant is mainly open for dinner service. Experts say the tips for ensuring its success are simple, […]
When it comes to an event idea that’s unique, memorable and outside the box, more and more groups, organizations and planners are booking private cooking classes. It’s a great way to gather people together while learning a skill, trying something new and having fun. Below, we’ve highlighted a handful of Gather clients who use private […]
We’ve covered topics like meeting sales goals, driving event sales and ways to increase restaurant revenue in the past. But another important aspect of venue sales that should be mentioned is the common misses that occur when selling for private events — and how they can be avoided. Below, we’ve got a breakdown of a […]
It’s no secret that technology has been huge for the advancement and growth of the private events industry. The digitizing of event planning alone has completely transformed the process, saving event pros time, money and more. Below, we break down the three main factors that have taken event planning to the next level. Web […]
As a restaurant owner, it’s easy to lose sleep over your bottom line — cutting costs and managing margins can’t be taken lightly. So while you’re doing all you can to reduce food and labor costs, consider these 10 out-of-the-box options to increase your restaurant’s revenue. 1. Get a handle on inventory To keep […]
The Gather team is lucky enough to work with quite a handful of highly acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs around the country. Not only do they run highly successful restaurants with stellar event programs, but some have also risen to award-winning writing and television acclaim. Below, we highlight a few Gather chefs who have put out […]
For restaurants and traditional event spaces, it’s easy to see how an event management software platform like Gather would help streamline and grow their business. But these venue types aren’t the only ones hosting events — or seeing increased revenue as a result. Our wide range of clients includes not only restaurants and private event venues, […]
Whether you’re an exclusive event space, a restaurant with a few private banquet rooms or something in between, wedding season (generally believed to ramp up in spring) can be a hectic time for venues. Booking inquiries mount, calendars fill up and event coordinators are tasked with juggling multiple events, often back-to-back. The good news: There are […]
