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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." Merchandise became a natural extension of this vision, offering customers a way to carry the brand with them and become ambassadors for the experience.

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Boost Your Restaurant Business with Five Local Marketing Tips

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You can also expect fresher and higher quality merchandise because the food won’t have to stay in transit for long. If you run a restaurant focusing on pastries and confections, you may want to partner with an event organizer that specializes in birthdays. Ensure that both your businesses market the fact of your partnership.

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The Enduring Appeal of Signature Staples at QSRs and Beyond

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These timeless menu items have been meticulously crafted and perfected over the years, holding a special place in the hearts (and stomachs) of many. Lastly, it’s important to take consumer preferences into account, as these can influence the longevity of classic menu items. In the $387.5

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

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But as much of the story written during the month, it is really the last two weeks that require special attention. So it is quite unsurprising that over a third of respondents indicated discounts and special offers as a way to earn their business, it may be something to test. Guest Check Growth Flat, Widening Spread Between Segments.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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The data collected will help create future strategies to identify customer preferences influencing a company's sales and marketing strategies. Looking specifically at 2024, AI's influence on restaurant payments is expected to grow, with applications such as predictive ordering and personalized promotions taking center stage.

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How Martha Moments Creator Andrew Ritchie Built a Martha Stewart Community

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The idea of creating my own online presence to celebrate Martha’s talent and influence came from a conversation with John Small, the creator of SaveMartha.com. I have 258 issues of various Martha magazines, including the flagship Martha Stewart Living, and all the special issue publications not included in the subscription at the time.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

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People are looking to make their holidays special, and plan to do that with takeout and meal kits from a favorite local restaurant,” said Simon de Montfort Walker, senior vice president and general manager, Oracle Food and Beverage. 22 percent of customers are looking to buy restaurant merchandise.

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