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Restaurant Loyalty Program Ideas: How to Start

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Recommended Reading: Simple Restaurant Marketing Plan for 2021 Create a page dedicated to your loyalty program Loyalty program promotions such as social media posts, emails, and even efforts from your staff highlight the existence of your loyalty program. To tap into this opportunity, you can use email to promote your loyalty program as well.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

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“It’s encouraging to see consumers continue to rally and support local businesses, with many planning to purchase merchandise, specialty items and gift cards as holiday gifts.” 22 percent of customers are looking to buy restaurant merchandise. ” 2021 Resolutions.

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Chicago Steakhouses Serving Up the Most Delicious Steak

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After a long shopping day at the Merchandise Mart, walk across the street to Bavette’s Bar and Boeuf, a French-inspired steakhouse serving classic favorites and modern flavors. The result is a top-notch menu with classics like Steak Frites and innovations like the Sakura Wagyu Tomahawk. Bavette’s Bar and Boeuf.

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How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

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You could have the best coffee, tastiest treats, and the most innovative concept, but all of that can be easily compromised if your shop isn't in the right location. Shelving if you're selling merchandise like hats or t-shirts. Find the Right Location. Dairy & Milk Alternatives. Refrigeration system to keep milk cold.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Franchising for Heroes and Shaq-a-Roni for Charity

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Apple American Group LLC (AAG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Flynn Restaurant Group LP (FRG), was named the 2021 Abe Gustin Franchisee of the Year by Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar. The award was presented during the 2021 Applebee’s Business Meeting, which was held in Scottsdale on November 16, top photo.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Krystal Refranchising and Pieology in China

Modern Restaurant Management

California-based pizza innovator Pieology, top photo, announced a major strategic alliance into China with Shanghai-based TZG Partners. ” In addition to menu innovation, Coolgreens has implemented many changes. Pieology Looks to China. ” Coolgreens Turns 10. She will now have oversight of all GFG snack brands.

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Why Restaurant Merch Is the Most Effective Marketing Tool

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As restaurants continue to explore new revenue streams in an ever-changing environment, restaurant merchandise is stealing the limelight as an innovative, fun product that does wonders to your bottom line. It is estimated that over 25 billion dollars will be spent in 2021 on physical promotional merchandise.