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Merch with a Mission: Creating Brand Ambassadors

Modern Restaurant Management

"Merchandise is more than just a revenue stream — it’s a way to deepen the connection with your customers and expand your brand’s reach." The idea for a dedicated merch program originated from my belief that a brand isn’t just a physical space or a menu—it’s a lifestyle.

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How to Calculate and Improve Your Bar’s Profit Margin

7 Shifts

Reevaluating the prices of your drinks and knowing the types of drinks you sell can help you earn more for each bottle, as well as implementing portion control and even redesigning your menu. Calculate the cost of each drink on your menu, including the cost of the alcohol, garnishes, mixers, and anything else that goes into the drink.

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It’s Not Christmas in Buenos Aires Without Pan Dulce

EATER

He describes the bread as dried fruit with some dough, instead of the other way around, because of the enormous amount of merchandise that goes into it. And there are generally no workarounds to the long lines during the holiday season. Thats part of the myth, Caparrs says.

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Coffee News Recap, 13 Jun: Gesha scores 98 points at 2025 BoP, potential IPO for Pret A Manger & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

The chain will slash prices by around 5 yuan on frappuccinos, tea lattes, and other selected menu options as consumers become more price-conscious. The limited-edition drop includes an Ethiopian coffee, an ACME porcelain cup and saucer, and exclusive merchandise. The renewal builds on Lavazza’s decade‑long tennis event sponsorship.

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MRM Research Roundup: Delivery Fraud, the Playground Effect, and Top 100 Places to Eat

Modern Restaurant Management

Turn Pricing into a Growth Strategy : A smarter approach to menu pricing can boost revenue and profitability without compromising guest experience. In one case, Incognia identified a single Samsung device that accessed over 200 accounts to fraudulently return more than $5,000 worth of stolen merchandise.

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MRM Research Roundup: Cautious Optimism, Beyond the Burn, and the Taylor Swift Economy

Modern Restaurant Management

It also zooms in on current challenges faced by owners/operators, menu prices and inflation, and tech/AI implementation. While guests may still be feeling the pain of rising menu prices at restaurants, fewer restaurants said that they raised prices this year compared to last year. The average ticket size grew by 2.6

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Coffee News Recap, 11 Jul:  Joe & the Juice explores US $2.4 billion IPO, 18 countries call for EUDR simplification & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

The Berlin-based roastery opened its inaugural UK café in Fitzrovia, introducing its single-origin pour-overs and espresso-focused menu to London as part of its expansion into premium hospitality markets. (Seattle, Washington, US) Tue, 8 Jul – Germany’s The Barn makes UK debut in London.

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