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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." Sport & Leisure is more than a bar; it’s a culture that people want to be part of, even when they’re not at the venue. Please give some examples.

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Gear up for football season: What operators need to know about sports broadcasting in restaurants

Restaurant Business

Being ready to showcase sports broadcasting doesn’t have to be complicated, however—but it’s best to get set up now so sports fans won’t miss a single minute. Additionally, football continues to be the most-viewed sport in the U.S., Additionally, football continues to be the most-viewed sport in the U.S.,

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Improve Your CX and Reduce Operating Costs with a Simplified Payments Strategy

Modern Restaurant Management

Whether you own or operate a bar, restaurant, hotel, resort, casino, or sports venue, your ability to control costs and deliver a satisfying CX depends on many factors. It can also be the enemy of payment processing cost efficiencies and the ability to deliver a satisfying customer experience (CX).

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How Walmart Got Its Hands on the Coolest Pantry Brands

EATER

Coco5 , a coconut water-based sports hydration drink that counts professional basketball stars Devin Booker and Charles Barkley among its ownership group, has had a similar experience with Walmart. I’d say we’re pretty happy with how things have gone.” It truly allowed us to jump from a regional brand to a national brand.”

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What Are We Wearing to Restaurants Now, Atlanta?

EATER

Dan Raby, 35, media Dan collects restaurant merchandise, like this sports-inspired jersey from the Philadelphia sandwich spot, Middle Child. Restaurant merchandise is my kryptonite. Eater: How did you decide what to wear today? It’s thanks to him that I try to get the right outfit to fit wherever we’re going.

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How Restaurant & Cafe Owners Can Learn from Sports Fans and Violin Players

Ken Burgin

What can sporting clubs and a classical violinist teach us about staying in touch with our customers? Two widely contrasting social media posts landed in my feed recently – one from ‘sports fan engagement specialist’ Blair Hughes, and the other from young violinist rock star Ray Chen. He even has merchandise for sale.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Bad Ass Gets Bigger and New Prototype for Bagel Boss

Modern Restaurant Management

Known as a brand for the fans, Jack is tapping into the under-represented collegiate sports world and rallying behind athletes who not only love the brand and its all-day menu, but also sport a variation of the name “Jack” Meet the 2021 Roster of Jackletes: ? ” Duff's CakeMix Looking for Nationwide Expansion.