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‘Marketing Doesn’t Stop at Getting Customers in the Door’

Modern Restaurant Management

"Marketing doesn’t stop at getting guests in the door – it’s about building long-term relationships," Eng said. "Word They include: an intuitive website engaging social media presence personalized marketing efforts follow-up emails exclusive offers. ”

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Today, loyalty is evolving beyond traditional email campaigns into a fully integrated, 360-degree consumer strategy that aims to recognize and engage customers at every interaction with the brand. Simply offering an app or website is no longer enough to meet evolving consumer expectations.

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Maintaining Humanized Interactions in Digital-First Business Environment

Modern Restaurant Management

But mass-merchant online retailers like Amazon can pull this off because that’s the type of market they’re in. They also adapted how they reach their customers by investing in restaurant and Instagram marketing, working with local influencers, and running targeted advertisements.

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Waffle House lifts 50-cent egg surcharge as prices fall

Restaurant Business

As of last week, wholesale prices were down 67% from their peak of about $8 for a dozen eggs, and retail prices were down 27%, according to the USDA. But supply has bounced back in recent months, bringing prices back down to earth.

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MRM Research Roundup: AI Investment Heating Up and Summer Dining Dos and Don’ts

Modern Restaurant Management

. “Restaurants can't simply rely on their traditional playbooks anymore," says Forrest Morgeson, Associate Professor of Marketing at Michigan State University and Director of Research Emeritus at the ACSI. "Smaller, Chick-fil-A and Starbucks show broad appeal across regional markets.

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Collaborations That Make Sense for Restaurants

Goliath Consulting

The right partnership can help you boost sales, grow brand awareness, introduce new products, or even break into a new market, as discussed in TouchBistro. Retailers and Boutiques Perfect for seasonal campaigns or shopping districts. Collaborations can be powerful, but only when theyre aligned with your brand, values, and audience.

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From acqui-hire to vaporware: The new restaurant tech ABCs

Restaurant Business

They are popping up more often in conversations this year, and they point toward deeper trends in the restaurant tech market. Retail media network “A type of advertising platform that allows retailers to sell ad space on their digital channels to third-party brands.” Add these six terms to your vocabulary.

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