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    Economics question

    Here’s a pretty detailed article from Bloomberg that explains some of the supply and demand issues they are having with the overall economy and in particular the Small Business Lending Fund. It seems that there are struggles on both sides. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-2 … -fund.html
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    Speciality Pizzas

    We had two at Pizza Expo which were very well received: []GRILLED GORGONZOLA STEAKHOUSE PIZZA featuring our Hand-pinched-Style® Beef Topping and Bacon Pieces with Gorgonzola cream sauce, caramelized onions, garlic-sauteed spinach and mozzarella []CHORIZO MANCHEGO & AVOCADO PIZZA featuring our...
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    Dicing Sausage

    We have Sliced Italian Sausage available in many markets. If you are interested in a sample, please fill out our sample request or send me an email with your phone number, email and location. Sample Request: http://info.burkecorp.com/meat-your-menu
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    Portion question...again I know....

    We have a Pizza Toppings Portion Guide available, as well as a Pizza Toppings Portion Wall Poster. These may be helpful with your new initiative. Pizza Toppings Portion Guide: http://info.burkecorp.com/download-free … ion-guide/ Pizza Toppings Portion Poster...
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    groupon or living social

    I know this thread is a little old but I was reading the Technomic Consumer Food Trends Report and I thought everyone would be interested in these statistics: []48% of deal buyers reported using an online coupon at a restaurant they had not yet visited []25% used it at a restaurant they had...
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    Do you guys have mobile websites?

    We wrote a blog post about this right before pizza expo this year. There are a couple mobile site builders which are inexpensive and easy to use. http://www.burkecorp.com/blog/2011/02/mobile-friendly-website/
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    groupon or living social

    We have a blog post which may help you weigh the pros and cons for your pizzeria http://www.burkecorp.com/blog/2011/02/group-buying-coupons/
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    Who is going to Pizza Expo?

    We are heading out tonight for Vegas. Come see us at Booth #613 - we have some great giveaways and a pretty nice prize drawing.
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    Who is going to Pizza Expo?

    Burke will be there - everyone looks forward to seeing the great people every year. Come see me at Booth 613. Thought you all might appreciate our latest blog post: http://www.burkecorp.com/blog/2011/01/win-2-free-entry-tickets-to-the-international-pizza-expo [edit] Our booth has moved to 613...
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    "Rewards" Marketing??

    I was recently at a bar where they did give away a free drink every time you checked in - the special instructed you to show the doorman for your free drink chip and they had you back out of the special there - to my knowledge it only shows the special once. This seemed to work well for them...
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    Delivering to a town 8 miles away

    We have a pizza place about 20 miles from us that delivers to our town only once per hour to group the orders. It is well known that you need to have your order phoned in before the hour (:00) and they will deliver after the half (:30). They are quite a popular alternative to the few places we...
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    "Rewards" Marketing??

    With the percentage of people using smartphones climbing over 50% this year, if you are looking for Rewards marketing I would suggest trying Foursquare frequency based or wildcard specials. From FourSquare: * Mayor Specials: unlocked only by the Mayor of your venue. Who’s the Mayor? It’s your...
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    Thoughts on ROMA

    Patriot - I apologize for the delayed response, I just found your note. At this time, retail-style slotting fees are not widespread among distributors. However, similar to grocery stores, distributors have limitations in their refrigerated and frozen food storage and must find ways to “ration”...
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    Quality Graphic Designer

    I have a friend who works as a designer for a local advertising agency, who is open to freelance work. She is very creative, professional, and responsive. PM me if you would like me to send you her contact information.
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    Wishing Everyone aMerry Christmas!

    Happy Holidays Everyone! The beautiful tree in our lobby.
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