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Merch with a Mission: Creating Brand Ambassadors

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" That's what Jason Cortellesso, Partner & Creative Director at Sport & Leisure , told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine when discussing the merch program at his latest estabilshment in East Greenwich, Rhode Island that is seeing people to line up before they open on drop days to get their hands on the items.

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MRM Research Roundup: Super Bowl LIX Edition

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But while wings still dominate as the top football snack, new data suggests that more fans are choosing to watch the game at home rather than head to their local sports bar. This suggests fans are stocking home bars instead of ordering drinks out. Toast analyzed data from restaurants on Sunday, Feb.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue brings a distinct fusion of Asian, Pacific Islander, and American influences to consumers in the continental U.S. Artificial intelligence (AI) will continue to shape the industry, influencing every aspect of restaurant operations.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Consumer Data Analytics Reveal Dining Patterns to Attract Customers 

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Bar type restaurants such as Buffalo Wild Wings had a much higher “never” rating at 29 percent. Source: *Causeway Solutions 2023 Dining Out and Household Spending Now that we know a little bit about overall dining habits, we looked at how people’s feelings and attitudes about other things influence their dining preferences.

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17 Restaurant Promotion Ideas To Boost Orders And Customer Loyalty

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A restaurant marketing strategy that works for a sports bar might fall flat at a vegan cafe. Partner with a Local Business or Influencer Partnering with local businesses or influencers is a smart way to reach new customers who already trust someone elses opinion. Most importantly, know your audience.

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From Consumption to Connection: Restaurant Promotion Trends for 2024

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It is crucial to create a customer journey map and understand through which channels a guest can potentially learn about your restaurant, how they make a decision to visit the establishment, and what factors influence this. Participate in local events, such as festivals, quests, fundraisers, or sports tournaments.

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Decade of Disruption: Restaurant Insiders Dish What’s on the Plate

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Vetting dining room, bar, and kitchen staff over the next decade will require probing more during job interviews, seeking candidates with more responsible lifestyles, advanced educational aspirations, and other evidence of a disciplined, drug-free work ethic will become even more of an HR imperative. Of course, people will always dine out.