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Not Enough Channels - Gift card sales can be a financial boon for a restaurant. Extending the presence of the brand beyond your locations gives your guests the opportunity to share their passion for it. Selling gift cards in store, enabling orders online, and offering virtual gift cards are all important aspects. A recent study by American Express and Technomic revealed where restaurant gift cards are typically purchased – and your restaurant locations are just the beginning. Of the study’s participants, 27 percent reported purchasing restaurant gift cards in grocery stores, while 20 percent reported purchasing from mass merchandisers. When gift cards are made available through third-party retail channels, material sales growth takes place. Offering gift cards through more sales channels will help sales grow exponentially.
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