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Optimizing Your Restaurant Merch Game

Modern Restaurant Management

Merch might a somewhat newer term in a restaurant owner's lexicon, but having a focused merchandising effort can connect a person to a brand as well as be a great way to build awareness and put buts in seats. So, how can restaurants use merchandise as an effective marketing tool to tap into local brand ambassadors and build awareness?

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Could Surge Pricing Actually Make Fast Food Better?

EATER

Fast food chain Wendy’s has announced plans to test “dynamic pricing” at its locations across the country, beginning in 2025. The changes come at an interesting time for the fast food industry, especially when it comes to cost. If so, you’re in luck! Surge pricing is, of course, not new.

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The American Restaurant 2022 (Post Pandemic)

Culinary Cues

Of, course the food must be tasty and appealing at some level and above all else – consistent. How convenient you might ask: we barely need to slow down our cars and roll down the window when our food arrives – that’s convenience. Great food and drink and honest, sincere service can be the sunshine at the end of a not so terrific day.

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California Bill Legalizes CBD as Food and Drink Supplement

Cheetah

On October 8th, 2021 California took a huge leap forward in formally legalizing CBD, or Cannabinidoil by its full name, to be labeled an official food and drink supplement. In short, the more stressful life becomes, the more consumers seek out calming and relaxing food and drink. How does this affect YOU? Where can I buy CBD beverages?

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From Ghost Kitchens to Living Kitchens: A New Vision for Food Service’s Next Great Space

Modern Restaurant Management

If your cooks are mostly fulfilling off-site orders, you can do away with niceties like a slick front of house, visual merchandising, and a location with hungry walk-ins. Without these pricey anchors dragging down your profitability, you just might be able to focus on making food, and not making rent. Bulk-order fresh and local foods.

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How to keep your food business going during the COVID-19 / corona crisis

Deliverect

Governments all over the world have been ordering restaurants, bars and other food businesses to close up shop - until further notice. So how can the food industry try to keep its head above water during these difficult times, and how can consumers continue to support their local food and hospitality businesses?

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The Rise of Exclusivity: VIP vs Traditional Discounting

Modern Restaurant Management

But rapidly rising labor and food costs over recent months has heightened pressure on already tight restaurant margins. The fast-food giant brought back the Mexican Pizza in May 2022 as a Limited Time Offer. Loyalty members were given access two days before the full release, and in that two-day window, loyalty registrations grew 15x.