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The Ultimate Guide to Local Restaurant Marketing 2025

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When a restaurant participates in local events or partners with local businesses, it becomes part of the neighborhood’s fabric. 72% of American consumers prefer to do business with companies that share their values both in the retail and restaurant industries.

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Six Happy Hour Promotion Ideas to Boost Sales

Modern Restaurant Management

Happy hours can be a great way to increase foot traffic and boost sales for restaurant and bars. Not only does it attract customers during slow times , but it also boosts sales and encourages people to come back. Happy hour promotions can help build brand loyalty and create a sense of community around your business.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Satisfaction is immediate and can be established once consumers are conducting business with you. CGA’s latest sales data reveal significant increases compared to performance in 2020, during one of the worst periods of decline when full lockdown restrictions were in place. The Value of Trust. Positive Signs for On-Premise.

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Seven Ways Restaurants Can Leverage Gamification to Increase Guest Engagement

Modern Restaurant Management

Say you spend five bucks in MoonDollars coffee shop, and you get rewarded with five redeemable points that you can spend towards another coffee sometime. By offering points in exchange for dollars spent, you’re incentivizing people to spend more dollars in your store. It’s a very small reward for a lot of loyalty.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-August 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. COVID-19 Consumer Dining Trends. The survey found that 59 percent of US and 47 percent of UK consumers plan to dine-out as soon as they are able.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the dismal March restaurant sales, security, loyalty, trends and teen consumer behaviors. March Sales Decline. Same-store sales for restaurants dropped by 28.3 Same-store sales for restaurants dropped by 28.3 percent in March.

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Owning a Bar: Everything You Need to Know

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New Bar Options You'll need to decide on the exact business structure. However, it can be expensive and you may not have as much control over the business. An alternative is to buy an existing bar that is up for sale. This could be a good choice if you find a business that is already established and has a loyal customer base.

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