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Bubbakoo's acquired by private-equity firm Thompson Street Capital Partners

Restaurant Business

The burrito chain was founded in 2008 in Wall Township, New Jersey, by Bill Hart and Paul Altero, who created a menu of traditional Mexican fare but with a twist. Thompson Street managing partner Bob Dunn described the 130-unit Bubbakoo’s as an “innovative and compelling brand that resonate with a broad and growing customer base.”

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Five Common Seasonal Hiring Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Modern Restaurant Management

However, limited budgets and resources necessitate thoughtful hiring decisions in order to reduce wasted time and costs on advertising positions or training new hires. 2008–July 2009) despite drastic decreases in spending across all other areas. They simply adjusted where they spent their money to more affordable options.

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What Are Crytpo Restaurants Serving Up?

Modern Restaurant Management

Since this demographic has grown up with digital currencies, they are more likely to appreciate such information on storefronts or online advertisements than other demographics might be. This is a unique selling point for them as well as publicity to advertise which restaurant has the cuisine you're craving after. Bottom Line.

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6 Ways to Increase Auto Repair Shop Profits [Infographic]

Indoor Media

The last 20 years have been challenging for small businesses, from the 2008 financial crisis to the Covid-19 pandemic. So while you need a healthy mix of both new and returning customers, you can increase your auto repair shop profits by focusing your advertising on repeat purchases. Save, Save, Save. Absolutely!

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[Podcast] Own Diner’s Attention With Matt Plapp, CEO of America’s Best Restaurants

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Matt joins us on the Restaurant Growth Podcast to chat about: His career in radio advertising to restaurant marketing. I've owned my marketing firm since 2008 and since then we've helped hundreds of companies market with a purpose, that purpose is ROI! And they've learned what separates successful restaurants from struggling ones.

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Does Free Food (and Other Election Festivities) Increase Voter Turnout?

EATER

Historically, Election Day was seen as “a public holiday, involving plenty of stumping, debating, and parading,” Jill Lepore writes in a 2008 New Yorker article about how Americans used to vote. What a town. ( : @Scoboco ) pic.twitter.com/izftmDhwih — Jen Carlson (@jenist) October 24, 2020.

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Fast-Food Fashion Is Everywhere — Except on Fat People

EATER

This holiday season, consumers can buy McDonald’s tees , Chick-Fil-A crewnecks , and Stouffer’s sweatsuits , giving those brands both their money and free advertising. But one group has been almost completely excluded from the fast-food merch bonanza — fat people.

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