Good Eats, Sips & Snacks

Strategic marketing is essential for creating a strong brand presence, engaging with our community, attracting and retaining customers through targeted promotions, and driving foot traffic to increase sales in a crowded and competitive market.

Food Trucks

Cafés

Bakeries

Taco Shops

Pizza Shops

Diners

Barbecue Joints

Ice Cream Shops

Steakhouses

Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurants

Chinese Restaurants

Deli & Butcher Shops

Thai Restaurants

Indian Restaurants

Korean Restaurants

Japanese Restaurants

Mexican Restaurants

American Cuisine Restaurants

Breakfast Joints

Sandwich Shops

Italian Restaurants

Frozen Yogurt, Shakes & Smoothies

Smoothie Shops

Casual Dining

Farmstands

Fine Dining

Vegan Restaurants

Organic Cuisines

Family-Owned Restaurants

Grocery Stores

Quick-Service Dining

Special Event Dining

Supper Clubs

Country Clubs

Private Clubs

Food Trucks • Cafés • Bakeries • Taco Shops • Pizza Shops • Diners • Barbecue Joints • Ice Cream Shops • Steakhouses • Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurants • Chinese Restaurants • Deli & Butcher Shops • Thai Restaurants • Indian Restaurants • Korean Restaurants • Japanese Restaurants • Mexican Restaurants • American Cuisine Restaurants • Breakfast Joints • Sandwich Shops • Italian Restaurants • Frozen Yogurt, Shakes & Smoothies • Smoothie Shops • Casual Dining • Farmstands • Fine Dining • Vegan Restaurants • Organic Cuisines • Family-Owned Restaurants • Grocery Stores • Quick-Service Dining • Special Event Dining • Supper Clubs • Country Clubs • Private Clubs •

A young girl serves food from a colorful food truck to a young man with a takeout box, surrounded by a diverse crowd enjoying their meals, representing local small businesses

Top 3 marketing challenges for our clients:

  1. Limited budget

  2. Competition & differentiation

  3. Building and maintaining an online presence

What do many clients ask us about first?

Customer acquisition strategy: Questions about digital marketing, social media campaigns, promotions and local advertising that can help bring in foot traffic and increase sales.

An artisanal breakfast with a sunny-side-up egg, salad, and everything bread topped with red jelly, representing small business clients of Bryn Mawr Strategy Partners like barbecue joints, ice cream shops, and breakfast cafes

Top 3 barriers to growth:

  1. Limited financial resources

  2. Market saturation & competition

  3. Staffing challenges

A young Native or AAPI woman with dark straight hair smiles while holding two ice cream cones, representing small business clients of Bryn Mawr Strategy Partners, including steakhouses, vegetarian restaurants, and delis

Our clients say they look to us for help with:

  1. Strategic marketing plan

  2. Social media & online presence

  3. Brand development & positioning

 

It’s tough out there, we get it.

A pink hexagon features a clipboard, a bag of money, and a pencil in the center, symbolizing limited budgets as a top three marketing challenge for small food businesses

Limited budget

Small food businesses operate with tight budgets, making investing in extensive marketing campaigns or professional services challenging. They maximize their marketing efforts on a limited budget, prioritizing cost-effective strategies like social media marketing and local partnerships.

A pink hexagon displays three people, with a hand selecting one from the group in the center, symbolizing competition and differentiation as a top three marketing challenge for small food businesses

Competition & differentiation

The food industry is highly competitive, with numerous options available to customers. Small businesses must find ways to differentiate themselves from larger, established competitors by offering unique menu offerings, exceptional customer service, or niche targeting.

A pink hexagon features a mobile device surrounded by social media icons in a circle, symbolizing the challenge of building and maintaining an online presence as a top three marketing issue for small food businesses

Building & maintaining an online presence

In today’s digital age, having a strong online presence is crucial. Small food businesses may struggle to effectively utilize social media platforms, manage online reviews, and implement SEO strategies to enhance visibility and attract new customers. Additionally, they need to keep their content fresh and engaging to retain customer interest.

 

Facing any of these barriers?

A yellow wallet with paper and coin currency visible and the word "Budget" on the side sits against a pink background, representing limited financial resources as a barrier to growth for small food businesses

Limited financial resources

Many small food businesses operate on tight margins and may lack access to sufficient capital for expansion, marketing or necessary renofations. This financial constraint can hinder their ability to invest in new equipment, enhance services or explore new locations, ultimately stalling growth.

Market saturation & competition

The food industry is often saturated with options, especialy in urban areas. Small food businesses must constantly compete against larger chains and other local establishments. This competition can make it difficult to attract new cusotmers and retain existing, especially of they struggle to differentiate themslves through unique offerings or exceptional service. Addressing these barriers effectively is crucial for small food busineses looking to achieve sustainable growth and long-term success.

Four diverse human arms hold up the letters spelling "HELP" in pink, symbolizing staffing challenges as a barrier to growth for small food businesses

Staffing challenges

Recruiting and retaining skilled staff can be a significant challenge in the food industry. High turnover rates, especially in entry-level positions, can disrupt service quality and operational efficiency. Also, a lack of experienced management can limit a business’s ability to implement growth strategies and scale operations effectively.

 

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