On January 25, Einstein Bros. Bagels announced the launch of its “Free Bagel Bonanza”. Beginning yesterday, consumers who become fans of the Einstein Bros. Bagels Facebook page (www.facebook.com/einsteinbros) will receive a digital coupon valid for a free b… Continue

Websites such as Flickr and YouTube have exploded in popularity for photo and video sharing. Comscore, a marketing research company, revealed that the popular social network YouTube has reached 100 million viewers alone.

Using videos and photos are a fun and inexpensive way to showcase to potential customers the “feeling” or “personality” of your brand. Giving them a visual can help solidify a decision to buy your product or to use your services. In addition, pictures and video aren’t only fun,… Continue

Shining light on what you do best is a great way to stir interest in your restaurant. Those people are your best customers and come back often because of what they enjoy. However, what they might not know about is your Sunday Brunch, Wine Tasting Wednesdays or your Corporate Catering. Start promoting what needs more attention. Chances are the couple having dinner tonight may be celebrating an anniversary soon. Why not share their favorite eatery with friends and family.
A very effective and prov… Continue

Everyone is talking about H1N1, but beyond the pending vaccine and simple cleanliness messaging, what can you do to protect your employees and customers?

To assist in answering questions and providing guidance, The National Restaurant Association has teamed with Ecolab to develop a toolkit to help the restaurant industry fight H1N1 flu and prevent the spread of influenza viruses in restaurants. The toolkit includes information and guidelines restaurants need to help prepare for and prevent an i… Continue

Oregon Bounty, the culinary tourism initiative of Travel Oregon (the state's travel and tourism bureau) announced a very cool contest this week offering seven lucky foodies the chance to win a "cuisinternship" where they will spend a week with an artisanal food/beverage producer located in Oregon.… Continue