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Bitesize inspo, news & analysis for local cafes & eateries.
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Every week we bring you info, inspo, news & analysis created specifically for leaders of local restaurants & coffee shops. And we know you're busy - so every single article can be read in 3 minutes or less.

Most Popular

Phone with Starbucks' push notification on the screen.
18 September, 2023 3 min read
Most Popular, Customers & Marketing
Why Your Push Notifications Are Being Ignored (And How to Fix It) Read more
Happy girl looking at mobile phone.
12 September, 2023 4 min read
Most Popular, Customers & Marketing
Write Push Notifications That Actually Get Clicked. Here's How. Read more
Girl dinner.
25 August, 2023 3 min read
Most Popular, Customers & Marketing
Cash in on Viral Trends: Lessons from Popeye’s Girl Dinner Menu Read more
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Customers & Marketing

Phone with Starbucks' push notification on the screen.
18 September, 2023 3 min read
Most Popular, Customers & Marketing
Why Your Push Notifications Are Being Ignored (And How to Fix It) Read more
Happy girl looking at mobile phone.
12 September, 2023 4 min read
Most Popular, Customers & Marketing
Write Push Notifications That Actually Get Clicked. Here's How. Read more
Girl dinner.
25 August, 2023 3 min read
Most Popular, Customers & Marketing
Cash in on Viral Trends: Lessons from Popeye’s Girl Dinner Menu Read more
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Technology & Innovation

Mc Donald's location in suburb.
22 June, 2023 3 min read
Apps, Technology & Innovation
3 Ways QSR’s Should be More Like McDonald’s Read more
Server handing DoorDash order to delivery driver.
12 June, 2023 3 min read
Apps, Technology & Innovation
DoorDash is Changing Their Algorithm (& Here's What You Can Do) Read more
Hand holding phone with food delivery app open.
08 June, 2023 4 min read
App, Technology & Innovation
34M Downloads in 2022: 4 Starbucks App Features Your Coffee Shop Needs Read more
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People & Workforce

LocalBites Podcast episode 57 with Kirk Grogan.
13 September, 2023 1 min read
People & Workforce, podcast
Use Tips to Retain Employees. Here's How. Read more
LocalBites Podcast episode 53 with Doug Mathieux.
08 August, 2023 1 min read
Restaurant Operations, People & Workforce
Why More Double Shifts Can Lead to Better Service Read more
Coffee shop employee having a discussion with the owner.
22 April, 2023 2 min read
Tips, Employee Management, People & Workforce
Are Unions the Cure for Restaurant Labor Shortages? Read more
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Menu & Ingredients

Brunch plates.
21 August, 2023 2 min read
Most Popular, Menu & Ingredients
The New Working Lunch: Tapping into the Weekend Brunch Market Read more
18 July, 2023 2 min read
Most Popular, Menu & Ingredients
McDonald's is Removing its Bakery Lineup: Here's What we Can Learn Read more
Packet of lab-grown beef meat.
04 May, 2023 3 min read
Menu & Ingredients
From Lab to Table: The Impact of Lab-Grown Meat on Local Restaurants Read more
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Business & Money

Rook coffee selling branded merchandise.
05 September, 2023 4 min read
Business & Money
Your Restaurant Needs a Merch Line. Here’s why. Read more
LocalBites podcast episode 55 with Matthew Evilsizor.
29 August, 2023 1 min read
Business & Money
Coffee Shop Masterclass: Design, Ingredient Sourcing & Customer Experience Read more
Food delivery on bicycle.
14 August, 2023 3 min read
Delivery, Business & Money
NYC's Delivery Fee Cap: Should It Stay or Should It Go? Read more
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