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Rebecca Connors • July 19, 2026

The Lesson Many Food & Beverage Businesses Learn Too Late

Food and beverage businesses are usually managed through things that can be measured: costs, staffing, inventory, speed of service, menu performance, waste, reviews, and repeat visits. All of that matters. A business cannot survive without strong operations. But customers do not experience a business through its spreadsheet. They remember how the place made them feel.
Rebecca Connors • June 21, 2026

Your social media isn’t helping you grow your business: now what?

According to Sprout Social, 68% of consumers say they follow brands on social media to stay informed about new products and services, but what actually drives engagement is content that feels authentic and relatable, not purely promotional.  Most coffee shops don’t struggle with social media because they’re not posting enough.They struggle because they’re posting the
Rebecca Connors • April 21, 2026

Why The Ripple Maker Drink Printer Is Worth the Investment for Your Business

Invest once, delight guests, and grow your brand with the Ripple Maker drink printer (also known as a coffee printer) designed especially for businesses In today’s competitive hospitality and beverage industry, creating memorable experiences for your guests is more important than ever. That’s where the Ripple Maker Machine comes in. The Ripple Maker drink printer’s
two hands holding iced printed coffees in front of a fruit tree in full bloomRebecca Connors • April 13, 2026

5 Café & Bakery Marketing Tips to Make Your Business Stand Out in 2026

The best café and bakery marketing ideas in 2026 focus on clarity, experience, and smart positioning. It needs to be easy to find online. Create moments worth sharing. Personalize where it matters. Simplify your menu. Show proof, not perfection. And most importantly, be known for something specific. Small strategic improvements create stronger margins, better visibility,
Rebecca Connors • February 1, 2026

New Study Reveals What Guests Really Share on Social Media

We’ve seen that printed drinks tend to show up more often on social media - guests consistently take photos, post stories, and tag locations. But observation alone isn’t enough.  We wanted to measure its effect and see how often this happens in real hospitality environments. To do this, Ripples conducted a real analysis of organic social media posts created by guests, focused specifically on content driven by the Ripple Maker.
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