Sanibel’s cool gulf breezes lured him from a life of danger. Its dark undercurrents threatened to destroy him. After ten years of living life on the edge, it was hard for Doc Ford to get that addiction to danger out of his system. But spending each day watching the sun melt into Dinkins Bay and…
How do you find out how well your restaurant is doing? Some hands-on owners swear by being on the ground to oversee the day-to-day operations. Others simply have no time for that. This is where online user-generated restaurant reviews are useful. Like voluntary quality reports that come straight from the horse’s mouth, these reviews help…
In October of 2017, the ReferralCandy team launched CandyBar, a digital loyalty app for small businesses. Our engineering, product and marketing teams all came together to organize the launch event, which took place at Artistry. We invited dozens of food bloggers, writers and photographers to the event, and it was a great evening of good…
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Sake, the Japanese rice wine, is Luis’s idea of a great drink. Sake is hugely popular in Japan, but not commonly drunk overseas, as people default to more familiar alcohol options, like beer, wine and whiskey. Luis wants to change that. Like wine, sake is a sophisticated and complicated drink. There are many different types…
Your checkout counter is probably one of the most valuable piece of real estate in your store. Think about it: What’s the mindset of your customers who are at your checkout counter? They are lining up to pay for your products. They are ready, with wallet in hand and willing to buy. Which means —…
Can you stuff yourself silly with ice cream… and still improve your health and boost your immune system? Apparently, you can. Dashanta (Dash for short), the founder of Beriwell, has found a way to make healthy ice cream. He only uses natural ingredients with no artificial flavouring and additives, making his Superswirls dairy-free, gluten-free and…
Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. First published in 1886, it is a classic novel about a London lawyer who investigates strange occurrences between his friend, Dr Henry Jekyll and the evil Edward Hyde. Its popularity has also led to the phrase “Jekyll and Hyde”, which describes a person who is different in moral character from…
Your menu is one of the most important parts of your restaurant or cafe. It’s also true for nail salons and massage palours. It has a measurable impact on how your customers experience your store, and what they order. Here are some of my favorite examples of good restaurant menus – all actual, real-world examples….
So, you’re thinking of running a digital loyalty program, because you need a smart and easy way to incentivize your customers to come back often. You discover digital loyalty card solutions like CandyBar and you like what they have. You want to know if your customers will love them too. How do you give CandyBar…