The GM Handbook

A Guide to mobile apps for coffee shops and restaurants

July 26, 2024

How The Purple Bowl Can Use a Website Redesign to Drive Mobile App Success

July 25, 2024

What Can Your Restaurant Learn from Burger King's Balloon Burst Game?

Coffee

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

Mobile

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

Marketing

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

Trends

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

Mobile

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

Events

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

Culture

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

Restaurants

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

Square

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

Business

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

Trends

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

Partnerships

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

Coffee

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

Culture

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

Events

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

Culture

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

Marketing

How Starbucks Became a Global Coffee Giant: Marketing Strategies Analyzed

Automation

How Chip City Shakes Up Breakfast with Crookie Launch

Events

Create an Easter Menu That Wows With Lancaster Cupcake Inspiration

Growth

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

Restaurants

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

Events

5 Events That Growing Restaurateurs Shouldn't Skip in 2024

Business

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

Development

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

Square

How to Create a Restaurant Training Manual for Square POS Usage

Business

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

Restaurants

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

Promotions

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

Development

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

Events

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

Liquor

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

Coffee

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

Business

Write Effective Restaurant Shift Notes: The Complete Guide With Templates

Artificial intelligence

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

Coffee

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

Business

How to Manage Charity Requests Without Hurting Your Coffee Shop

Sustainability

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

Square

The Complete Guide to Square Text Message Marketing for Restaurants

Events

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?

Culture

Starbucks Unionization: Should Local Coffee Shops Be Concerned?

Marketing

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

Events

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

Coffee

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

Restaurants

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

Marketing

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

Advertising

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

Culture

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

Events

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

Square

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

Mobile

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

Restaurants

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

Social Media

Increase Customer Loyalty With Fun Coffee Shop Giveaways on Instagram

White Label

Customize Your Mobile Ordering Experience With a White-Label App

Delivery Apps

How to Integrate DoorDash Delivery in Your React Native iOS App

Square

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

Trends

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

Marketing

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

Events

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

Growth

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

Restaurants

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

Mobile

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

Business

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

Mobile

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

Advertising

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

Business

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

Advertising

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

Business

Streamline Deliveries With Doordash and Per Diem

Business

Visually Delicious: Capturing Amazing Menu Photos Without Hiring a Pro

Business

Compete With Starbucks This Holiday Season Using Per Diem Push Notifications

Business

Square Report Reveals Key Consumer Trends for Restaurants in 2024

Advertising

Promoting Your Restaurant App: 5 Free Strategies That Work

Business

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

Business

10 Best Local Coffee Shop Apps That Compete with Starbucks

Advertising

How These 5 Restaurants Are Dominating with Push Notifications

Advertising

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

Business

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

Advertising

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

Business

3 Birthday Push Notifications Strategies to Drive Customer Loyalty Like Starbucks

Advertising

10 Easy Christmas Dessert Ideas to Attract More Customers at Your Bakery

Advertising

Micro-Influencers: How Small Restaurants Can Build Their Brand Through Influencer Collaborations

Business

From Two to Five Stars: How Real-Time Reviews Transformed These Restaurants

Advertising

5 Steps to Increase Black Friday Sales With Push Notifications & E-Gift Cards

Advertising

Coffee Meets Bagels: How to Merge Carb Goodness at Your Coffee Shop

Automation

Why Top Liquor Stores Are Turning to Mobile Tech for Competitive Advantage

Advertising

Starbucks Success: Why Restaurants Shouldn't Miss Out on Black Friday

Business

5 Ways for Quick Service Restaurants to Thrive This Thanksgiving

Business

Food Presentation and Instagram-Worthy Dishes: Tips from the Pros

Business

Winterize Your Coffee Shop Patio: 3 Easy Ways to Keep Customers Coming

Business

10 Cost-Saving Hacks for Coffee Shop Owners: How to Increase Profits Without Compromising Quality

Business

Interacting with Health-Conscious Customers: Tips for Smoothie Shops

Event Planning

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice: How to Increase Halloween Sales With Your Restaurant App

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