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9 Important Hospitality Sales and Marketing Tips

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From 2009 to 2017, gross bookings in U.S. In a world driven by social media and online search, sales tactics are essential to generate revenue. According to the data from the 2019 Travel and Hospitality Industry Outlook by Deloitte , industry growth is consistent throughout the past decade. hotels grew to $185 billion from $116 billion.

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7 Issues that Threaten the Franchisor and Franchisee Relationship

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Example: Quizno’s In 2009, Quizno’s decided to go head-to-head with Subway’s “Five Dollar Footlong” special, offering coupons to patrons for a free sandwich. Unfortunately, franchisees' concerns were not heard, which caused owners to reject these coupons.

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7 Restaurant Management Book Recommendations

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Published: 2009 ?? Improving these relationships is a surefire way to improve your restaurant’s service and bottom line. Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business. ?? Author: Danny Meyer ?? Topics: Hospitality; hiring and training staff; building workplace culture. ?? Goodreads: 4.09

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How Social Media Launched the Acai Berry Craze

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Author Bio: Adam Bogatin was one of the pioneers of the Acai industry in Australia, founding Purple Foods in 2009 after a holiday to South America convinced him that the berry would work well with Australia’s cafe culture. You’ll be able to get feedback from your customers and to test the market!

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LSM in Action: A Restaurant Brand’s Secret Weapon

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Here’s an example of LSM in action: In 2009, I had the incredible honor of spearheading the launch of the McCafe brand in Raleigh as an identified test market. It’s an incredible way to build brand sparks and emotionally engage with the community to introduce your brand’s story, products and services.

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How Having A Long-Term Plan Can Help Restaurants Handle the Short-Term Crisis

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When I heard Erik talking with Josh Kopel on the Full Comp podcast about how his ten-year plan helped him navigate the 2009 financial crisis, I knew he had the right idea. He’s the force behind Tender Greens , with chef-lead locations in California and Boston.

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A Square Outage Hits the Service Industry Hard

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Square, which was started in 2009 by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, allows restaurants to not only process payments but also manage tables, inventory, marketing, and staffing. Since around noon PT on Thursday, sellers have been unable to access accounts or process payments due to a systems outage within Square.