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Merch with a Mission: Creating Brand Ambassadors

Modern Restaurant Management

" 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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It’s All in the Glass: Selecting the Right Glassware to Complement Your Restaurant’s Vibe

Modern Restaurant Management

Newer wine glasses sport sheer rims that allow the wine to roll seamlessly on the palate, enhancing its body and flavor. The intricate designs and varying shapes and colors of specialty glasses offer opportunities for innovation in presentation that brings creative drink concepts to life.

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Ready To Sell? Maybe You Should Be

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2018, I opened a self-serve tap house and sports bar called Auggie’s Draft Room. Even the menu I created was designed to be simple so that a future, less experienced owner would never have to be under the thumb of a high-end, temperamental chef. Every story deserves an unforgettable ending.

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The Ultimate Guide to Local Restaurant Marketing 2025

7 Shifts

Sponsor local sports teams or organizations Sponsoring local sports teams or organizations is a great way to get your restaurant brand in front of loyal community members while supporting a good cause. You might consider sponsoring a little league team, a high school sports team, or even a community event.

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The Ultimate Guide To Restaurant Marketing: Strategies for Restaurant Operators In 2025

ChowNow

Logo Design and Color Schemes : A great logo is simple, memorable, and aligned with your brands vibe. A well-designed menu, smart rewards programs, and easy ways for guests to share feedback can turn one-time visitors into loyal regularsall without spending extra on ads or promotions. Menu design and engineering.

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CHEFS – TRUST THE PROCESS

Culinary Cues

The process is used in professional sports, in the military, in law enforcement, public speaking, writing, painting, carpentry, and dozens of others. A win-win-win. [] RESULTS: The process is designed to yield the results that everyone expects. Plain and simple the process works.

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RESTAURANTS – POLI-ACTIVE / POLI-NEUTRAL

Culinary Cues

Opinions are just as strong as they were back in the day but determining what is real, what is true, and what is designed to simply rile people into a frenzy of anger and distrust, is a challenge. Our sources are everywhere and anytime, on television, and through the internet.