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10 Ways F&B Venues Can Use Ripples to Make Moments for their Customers

Stephanie MorrisonDecember 18, 2024

We’re always talking about how brands and businesses around the world use the Ripple Maker drink printer to create personalized experiences for their customers.

But this is a situation where it’s so much easier to show you than it is to tell you.

Here are ten occasions in 2024 where cafes, caterers, and restaurants used Ripples to transform an ordinary moment into something extraordinary for their guests.

Valentine’s Day

According to dating.com, 61% of people will be single by choice this upcoming Valentines’ Day. And while some people will love the idea of love (especially reading I love you in their native language on their latte), or at least would be into some pretty hearts on their cocktail, other customers would welcome a bit of snark. Meet everyone where they are and serve up a custom drink print to match each person’s mood.

Mother’s Day

Whether you’re supporting an influx of families bringing Mom out to brunch or doing a solid for that one guy who forgot what day it was, custom drink prints are a perfect way to make any foam-topped coffee or smooth individually portioned dessert into a tribute for the moms in your customers lives. 

Halloween

Spooky season is a favorite time of year for ghouls and goblins of every age, and whether it’s a cheerful, waving, pumpkin-headed skeleton or a classy ghost contemplating how exactly he’ll sip a martini, restaurants and cafes use Ripples prints to set the perfect vibe to match their venue.

Christmas

Some people think it’s not “really” Christmas until the tree is up and there’s snow on the ground, other people can get into the spirit of the season the second Mariah Carrey appears on the radio. Festive drink prints will help everyone welcome in the start of the holiday season.

Birthdays and Name Days

Birthdays and Name Days are all about making someone feel loved and unique. An easy way to do that — serve up their name and/or face to celebrate them on their special day!

Weddings

Transform the standard signature wedding cocktail with custom content featuring the happy couple on their big day.

Milestone celebrations

A 50th anniversary, a baby shower, or a milestone birthday, all deserve to be commemorated down to the last drop.

Subcultures

People in your community are going to be die-hard fans about… something. And whatever they’re into, you can show your support with custom content complete aligned with their interests, values, or favorite musicals turned blockbusters.

Custom lattes for a cause

Ripples-topped coffees are Instagrammable and always capture attention. Put that energy to good use by raising funds or awareness for your favorite cause.

Local landmarks

Is your city known for a famous landmark or an iconic feature? Delight locals and tourists alike by highlighting and honoring the things that make your city special on your drinks.

The skies the limit

The Ripple Maker drink printer allows you to offer a thoughtful, personalized moment to every customer, whether it’s a special day or a regular Wednesday, that will make them feel special, and keep coming back. 

We loved taking a look back at all the ways our customers used Ripples to make magic in 2024, and we can’t wait to see what they (and you?) come up with in the year ahead.

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