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The Enduring Appeal of Signature Staples at QSRs and Beyond

Modern Restaurant Management

These timeless menu items have been meticulously crafted and perfected over the years, holding a special place in the hearts (and stomachs) of many. These are the menu items that customers come back to time and time again, forming lasting connections and becoming ambassadors for brands. In the $387.5

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How to Create a Successful Visual Brand for Your Restaurant in 2020

Modern Restaurant Management

But, if you have a playful style that could be embodied by a mascot character, consider developing a fun mascot figurehead to speak directly to your customers from your social media posts, signage, menu, website, and maybe even merchandise. Use similar language on your website that you use in any advertisements. Your Menu.

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Creating a restaurant website: Why it matters and how to nail it

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Accessibility and convenience for guests Make it easy for potential customers to find baseline information about your restaurant, like location, menu, hours of operation, and contact details. Additionally, a website allows you to reach a wider audience through social media sharing, linked press coverage, or online advertising.

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Be Damn Good

Foodable

On this episode of the Takeout, Delivery, and Catering podcast series, hosts TJ Schier and Sam Stanovich sit down with Elizabeth Baxter , the chief people officer of Torchy’s Tacos , to explore the taco business, crafting products and merchandise, and building a culture of caring.

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Restaurant Loyalty Programs to Boost Revenues

Cheetah

What’s more, advertising deals about non-core products, like restaurant merchandise and swag , boost alternative revenue streams. In 2017, for example, Starbucks collected 30% of their revenue via mobile payments on their Starbucks Rewards member’s app, which supports buying Starbucks merchandise anywhere.

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MRM Research Roundup: Year-End 2020 Edition

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The most ordered menu item of 2020 came from South Carolina chain, New York City Pizza, and its “New York” thin-crust pizza. Oracle leads both general merchandise and hospitality sectors globally, with international customers including Gap and Burger King. Driving Demand for Alcohol. Invest early in digital marketing.

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4th of July Specials for Restaurants: Promotions and Ideas for 2021

Touch Bistro

They’ll appreciate subtlety, such as a beautiful flower arrangement in America’s favorite colors, or one well-crafted menu with a special of the day. Use marketing strategies such as social media (Facebook and Instagram), restaurant email marketing , your website, direct mail, and paid advertising. Update Your Menu.

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