Competition in the restaurant industry has been fierce as of late. For consumers, the industry has never boasted more variety or quality (thanks in large part to the complex palates of Millennials). Yet, despite increased menu options, local food sourcing and unique flavor combinations, restaurant sales are dwindling. Brands are
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In today’s marketplace, advertisements are a must for marketing your business (big or small). For some businesses, the cost of prime advertisements can be overwhelming and intimidating. You don’t have to let the price tag stop you in your tracks. By forming a co-op and implementing a co-op advertising plan,
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While national campaigns might win you awards, sponsoring the local little league team will get you customer loyalty. Local spending remains a significant part of the economy and a chance for brands to produce revenue with specialized campaigns that have a high ROI. We wrote this blog to fill you
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Unfortunately, there is not an exact formula or science you can follow in order to have guaranteed franchise success. That being said, there are some universal basics you may use as a framework for your brand in order to help improve efficiencies and turn a profit. Essentially, there are three
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So you’ve built a successful small business with a franchise. You’re hitting your stride, and you’re ready to expand. Where do you go next? We think the answer franchises in multiple locations. Here are our top four reasons why multiple franchise ownership should be on your shortlist. 1) Spread your
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Sorry to disappoint, but there is no silver bullet for franchise success. There’s no list of ‘10 weird tricks’ that’ll deliver riches beyond belief to franchisees and their parent companies. But there are some universal basics that you can review and compare your brand against so that you can improve
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Local Store Marketing (LSM) is a highly valuable, constant factor in driving sales. In most cases, it helps create your customer point-of-differentiation. LSM is critical for capturing a local customer base and helping build a strong sales foundation for sustained and long-term growth. Here are five helpful LSM tactics for
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Local marketing doesn’t get the love it deserves. National campaigns will win awards, but it’s sponsoring the local little league that’s going to win customer loyalty. And despite the considerable advances made by online retailers, local spending remains a huge part of the economy and an opportunity for brands to
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Advertising Cooperatives (Co-ops) can be cost-effective ways for manufacturers, retailers and distributors to reach their consumers. These advertising co-ops are partnerships between retailers and manufacturers where an agreement is made to share advertising costs locally. Utilizing co-op advertising correctly will not only cut down on media costs but also on
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Over the years we’ve seen brands clump together under enormous master organizations. Yum! Brands, for instance, currently owns KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, WingStreet and is an investor in Banh Shop. The benefits of the brand diversification are clear: via ownership, parent companies can reduce competitive risk, expand their customer
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