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Le Cordon Bleu launches Brisbane institute

International culinary and hospitality school Le Cordon Bleu is expanding in Australia with the launch of a new institute in Brisbane, supported by a $3.7 million Queensland Government investment. Le Cordon Bleu will be located in TAFE Queensland’s South Bank campus and will offer globally recognised culinary and patisserie courses from July this year. Read more ... Original story on hospitalitymagazine.com.au Original story on c-store.com.au

Profit pick-me-up

The hot drinks boom in convenience shows no sign of slowing down as it continues to transform the look and feel of stores, and to boost both their footfall and profitability. Led by coffee, hot beverages has been the overwhelming driver of Ready to Drink (RTD) category growth in recent years. The data is startling. According to Convenience Measures Australia, hot coffee now represents 55% of all beverages sold, and 24% of shoppers who purchase hot coffee do so, on a very regular basis. Read more ...

11 Tricks to Create Great Facebook Ad Designs

Whether your restaurant is a healthy eatery, fast food, fast casual, a gastropub, or high-end, it’s safe to say that your target audience uses Facebook. The ability of Facebook to reach specific audiences, build awareness, and attract new customers is undeniable, so more and more restaurants use Facebook ads. They’re cheaper than traditional advertising and can significantly increase your reach. Read more ... Original story on modernrestaurantmanagement.com Original story on forbes.com

13 Content Marketing Strategies To Differentiate Your Brand

Smart brand leaders know that content marketing is key to staying relevant and establishing yourself as a thought leader in your industry. However, it can be difficult to continually brainstorm and deliver fresh content that actually keeps readers engaged – especially when all of your competitors are trying to become thought leaders in the same space. Read more ...

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