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GROWTH HACKS FOR CAFES AND RESTAURANTS

June 26, 2025

Why Every Modern Food Truck Needs a Mobile App in 2025

June 24, 2025

How Starbucks Uses Its App to Enhance the In-Store Experience

How to Choose the Best Equipment for Your Coffee Shop in 2024

How Nestlé's Blue Bottle Coffee is on Track to Achieve Carbon Neutrality Certification

Per Diem Rises Above Craver For White-Label Mobile Apps Integrated With Square

Artificial intelligence

Restaurant Owners: Use Square's Photo Studio for Menu Images That Sell

Philz Coffee: A Case Study in Strategic Growth and Innovation

Restaurants, Make Peace With Mother's Day This Year - Tips to Improve Efficiency

Keep Your Restaurant Running Smoothly With Square Offline Payments

National Restaurant Association Report: Key Insights for Growth

Amp Up Your Coffee Shop's Visibility With These Promotional Assets

Can Taco Bell Really Get as Big as McDonald's? An In-depth Look at Their Expansion Plans

Dough & Co. Shows Chains How Mobile Tech Can Boost Pizza Sales

Menu Engineering

Starbucks' Summer Menu Has Everyone Buzzing - How to Launch Your Viral Menu

"86" Explained: What It Means and Why It Matters to Bakeries

Maximize Decaf Coffee Demand at Your Store, Just Like Peet's Coffee

5 Ways Rook Coffee Can 10x It's Mobile App Experience

How Restaurant Owners Can Launch a Robinhood-Style Referral Program

Customer Loyalty

Noodles & Company Bets on Loyalty and Digital to Revive Sales

Operational Efficiency

Take Charge of Your Multi-Unit Coffee Shop Operations With Per Diem

How to Build a Starbucks-Like Brand in 2024: Per Diem's Guide

How Blue Bottle Coffee Can Take Their Mobile Experience to the Next Level

How Krispy Kreme's Solar Eclipse Doughnut Went Viral: Lessons for Dessert Shops

The Art of Networking: Why People Prefer Supporting Coffee Shops They Know

Loyalty Programs

Weekday Wins: How Loyalty Programs Drive Repeat Business for Work-From-Home Diners

How Primal Bowls Dominates the Acai Bowl Craze with Their Mobile App

How Square POS Simplifies Multi-Location Operations for Small QSR Chains

What to keep in mind when creating offers to increase walk-ins at your restaurant

Wendy's Dynamic Pricing Strategy: What Local Fast-Food Chains Need to Know

Boost Your Bottom Line: Insights from Krispy Kreme's & McDonald's Partnership

Monin and More: Your Guide to Sourcing the Best Organic Coffee Syrups

Old School Meets New School: How Kee Wah Bakery Uses Mobile to Connect With Customers

National Burrito Day 2024 Promotions: How Chipotle Drove Sales With Free Burritos

The Kimchi Craze: How Korean Food Became a Sensation in America

How Starbucks Became a Global Coffee Giant: Marketing Strategies Analyzed

How Chip City Shakes Up Breakfast with Crookie Launch

Create an Easter Menu That Wows With Lancaster Cupcake Inspiration

How to Get More Customers and Increase Sales With Your Mobile Ordering App

How To Keep Your Restaurant Competitive as McDonald's Prices Rise

5 Events That Growing Restaurateurs Shouldn't Skip in 2024

A Step-by-Step Guide to Calculating Your Coffee Shop's Break-Even Point

Must-Have Per Diem Features to Double Your Restaurant's Efficiency

How to Create a Restaurant Training Manual for Square POS Usage

Ohio Restaurant Closures: Here's How Owners Can Combat Increasing Expenses

As Minimum Wages For Tipped Workers Rise, How Can QSRs in DC Thrive?

Promote Your Mobile Ordering App Like the Pros: 7 Coffee Shops Doing It Right

Starbucks' website is ranked on top in 2024 - here's how yours can too.

Solar Eclipse 2024: How Your Coffee Shop Can Capitalize on This Celestial Event

Tap Into the Growing Market: Stock Non-Alcoholic Drinks at Your Liquor Store

3 Keys to Building a Successful Specialty Coffee Brand Like Coffee Project NYC

Write Effective Restaurant Shift Notes: The Complete Guide With Templates

Artificial intelligence

8 Ways Leading Restaurants Are Using AI to Increase Efficiency and Profits

How to Meet Gen Z's Evolving Coffee Preferences With Fourth Wave Specialty Coffee

How to Manage Charity Requests Without Hurting Your Coffee Shop

Brewing Up Sustainability: How Ambee Coffee Sources Organic, Fresh Roasted Beans

The Complete Guide to Square Text Message Marketing for Restaurants

How to Leverage Fun Events as a Creative Coffee Shop Marketing Tactic

Menu Engineering

Assessing Panera's Revamped Menu for 2024: A New Era or Misstep?

Starbucks Unionization: Should Local Coffee Shops Be Concerned?

Partner With The Right Influencer, Like Madie Tsang, to Promote Your Coffee Shop

Creative Ideas for Smoothie & Coffee Shops to Cash in on St. Patrick's Day

Nonprofit Coffee Shops: How A Special Blend and Oaks Are Creating Positive Change

Lessons from the Top: Why Some Restaurants Flourish While Others Fail

Taco Bell's Winning Marketing Strategy and What It Means for Your Restaurant

8 Ways Fast Food Chains Like Burger King Use In-store Signage for Promotions

Case Study: Top Laptop-Friendly Coffee Shops in NYC That Have Cracked the Profit Code

Women's Day Spotlight: Honoring 5 Women Killing It in the Restaurant Industry

Square App Week: 7 Must-Have Apps to Take Your Restaurant to the Next Level

Learn From McDonald's: Why Your QSR Needs a Loyalty Mobile App

Capitalize on Chipotle's Spring Menu Launch: Tips for Your Restaurant

Increase Customer Loyalty With Fun Coffee Shop Giveaways on Instagram

Customize Your Mobile Ordering Experience With a White-Label App

How to Integrate DoorDash Delivery in Your React Native iOS App

Increase Your Restaurant's Sales on National Tortilla Chip Day with Square

6 Ways to Capitalize on the Cold Brew Craze and Increase Profits For Your Coffee Shop

Drive Customer Confidence With Instagram Integration in Your Mobile Ordering App

Menu Engineering

Revamp Your Coffee Shop's Menu With Dunkin's Spring Menu Inspiration

Starbucks Is Crushing Valentine's Day in Their App - Here's How You Can Too

The Power of Upselling: How Your Coffee Shop's Mobile App Can Increase Order Sizes

Customer Experience

How to Win at Customer Reviews for Your Restaurant on Yelp

Mobile Payments

How Coffee Shops Improve the Customer Experience with Apple Pay

Enhance Employee Performance with a Mobile App: Key Insights from Starbucks' Success

How Push Notifications Are the Key to Better Customer Relationships for Your Restaurant

Customer Loyalty

Offer Loyalty Programs Like Panera Bread's Subscription for Your Coffee Shop

Pizza Hut Goes Doordash: How California Pizza Chains Are Adapting With Third-Party Delivery

Coffee Shops Using Square POS: Make an App to Compete With Starbucks

How Big Chains Like Taco Bell and KFC Digitized to Win Customers

2024 Coffee Subscription Guide: Ship Farm-Fresh Coffee Directly to Your Customers' Doors

How to Generate Buzz at Your Coffee Shop Through Events and Engagement

Streamline Deliveries With Doordash and Per Diem

Visually Delicious: Capturing Amazing Menu Photos Without Hiring a Pro

Compete With Starbucks This Holiday Season Using Per Diem Push Notifications

Square Report Reveals Key Consumer Trends for Restaurants in 2024

Promoting Your Restaurant App: 5 Free Strategies That Work

Blank Street Regulars: The Loyalty Program That Keeps Customers Coming Back

10 Must-Have Local Coffee Shop Apps That Compete with Starbucks

How These 5 Restaurants Are Dominating with Push Notifications

Personalized Marketing Made Easy: Why You Need Customer Groups for Your Restaurant

Navigating NYC's Food Delivery Changes: How Local Restaurants Can Adapt

The Best Times and Strategies for Using Push Notifications to Engage Customers

3 Birthday Push Notifications Strategies to Drive Customer Loyalty Like Starbucks

Discover NYC’s Best Coffee Spots with Per Diem!

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