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[Case Study] How Shawn & Ed Brewing Simplified Scheduling and Event Management

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Craft beer makes 30% of the beer industry, with lagers making up 80%, allowing Shawn & Ed to compete with big brands due to their lager specialization. Beyond brewing, Shawn & Ed also host private events in their historic building—leaving them with more scheduling complexity than most other brewing companies.

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Top Tips to Show Appreciation for Your Employees This Year

Modern Restaurant Management

Merchandise and Prizes. Some examples include the boss’ parking spot, coupons, wine or company merchandise. Some moments of recognition call for a party or special event. At these events, you can take the appreciation to a whole other level if executives attend. The Takeaway.

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The Rise of Exclusivity: VIP vs Traditional Discounting

Modern Restaurant Management

In addition to special-access menu items, loyalty programs can offer events, merchandise, or experiences like cooking classes or cookbook signings as exclusive perks. Taco Bell sold more than 20 million pizzas nationwide—which was 7x previous levels. Exclusivity can apply to more than just menu items.

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Restaurant Loyalty Programs to Boost Revenues

Cheetah

Running special promotions for members, like 1+1 deals and happy hours, or sending out Mother’s Day and birthday treats are all examples of what can be done with a basic loyalty program. . Great loyalty apps allow restaurant operators to push promos and market specials. They can gamify competitions and incentivize social media shares.

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How Restaurants, Retail and Mixed-Use Environments Are Capitalizing on a Surging F&B Market

Modern Restaurant Management

More than ever, restaurants are a critical part of the inline merchandising mix, generating approximately $160 million in annual F&B volume. Easton’s restaurant operators are reinvesting and reimagining concepts.

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Promoting Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Your Cafe or Restaurant

Ken Burgin

It’s an important annual event in October, and might be forgotten with all the COVID issues on our mind. It could involve donations from customers on a certain day, a special fund-raising meal, or selling pink ribbon merchandise. Have a special ‘wear pink’ day, just like they do at the cricket !

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Publish Your Website with These Best Restaurant Website Builders

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Thus, the platform has excellent features for restaurants, like online ordering , e-commerce, events management, contactless dining, and catering capabilities. Shopify was built for e-commerce, so it's an optimal choice if you want to sell merchandise on your restaurant's website.