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

Modern Restaurant Management

Well-designed outdoor projects feel organic, immersive, and enjoyable versus purely transactional retail. Consider that Easton was the most visited outdoor lifestyle center in the nation last November and December. Understandably, retailers want to be around strong F&B because they appreciate the draw and the co-tenancy benefits.

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Boost Profits and Get Your Restaurant Haunted for Halloween

Cheetah

Add unique lighting outdoors and you’re sure to draw a lot more interest, as well as turn halloween-loving passersby to social media promoters. Halloween Merchandise to Boost Restaurant Revenues. Leverage the Halloween spirit to boost merchandise sales. Create a Spookishly Healthy Menu with Cheetah.

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4th of July Specials for Restaurants: Promotions and Ideas for 2021

Touch Bistro

If you have access to outdoor areas such as a garden or patio , make the most of it. Just be careful of overcrowding in your outdoor dining spaces, which can lead to breaking COVID-19 regulations, a deterioration of customer service, a tense atmosphere, and unhappy customers. A meal kit that includes merchandise like a handmade apron.

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Leveraging Relationships to Build a Better Bar Program

Goliath Consulting

These range from the traditional promotional models handing out merchandise and samples to more personalized events. Goliath Consulting Group has leveraged suppliers to sponsor weekly trivia events, donate beer barrels and tents for outdoor events; even month-long basketball tournament promotions including DJ’s and raffle promotions.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

“It’s encouraging to see consumers continue to rally and support local businesses, with many planning to purchase merchandise, specialty items and gift cards as holiday gifts.” 22 percent of customers are looking to buy restaurant merchandise. 24 percent of people are interested in gifting signature sauces.

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How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

7 Shifts

Below is an example of a coffee shop floor plan with a counter, banquette, and table seating, as well as outdoor tables. Shelving if you're selling merchandise like hats or t-shirts. The former will be more cost-effective, but it's hard to put a price on the expertise a professional can provide. Source: Smart Draw. Accessibility.

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How food and hospitality can flourish in the next normal

Future Food

Ben Shewry has turned Attica into a take-home emporium with dining kits and merchandise sales. Rene Redzepi has turned his ground breaking Copenhagen restaurant Noma into an outdoor burger joint, with a return to more normal service to follow at a suitable time.