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The benefits of having a strong mobile marketing strategy are numerous for your concept, but most casual dining and chain restaurants aren’t taking full advantage of this new technology.More>>

Facebook and Twitter are proving successful as guests take to their smartphones to keep up with what’s happening at their favorite bars, but not every strategy is right for every establishment.More>>

You may not have the cash to mount a huge marketing program, but no worries.Take a moment to consider these low-cost ideas for not just surviving but thriving in the fourth quarter.More>>