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Allison Van Duyne
Content Marketing, DoorDash
Allison Van Duyne is the Content Marketing Manager for DoorDash for Merchants, building helpful resources for restaurateurs to grow their business. Prior to DoorDash, she worked at Toast, a restaurant point of sale company, as well as Burger King and Subway, flipping burgers in the kitchen and selling sandwiches from the counter. When she’s not editing blog posts and publishing resources for restaurants, she can be found ordering from her favorite sushi and BBQ restaurants in Boston.
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What are the Most Popular Drinks for College Students?
If you’re looking to maximize revenue by attracting college students to your bar or restaurant, it’s a good idea to know the best alcohol for college students so that you can serve their needs.
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Top 10 Books All Hospitality Merchants Should Read
If you already operate a brewery, starting a taproom is the logical next step to expand your business. But what is a taproom, and how do you start one?
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How to Start a Taproom
If you already operate a brewery, starting a taproom is the logical next step to expand your business. But what is a taproom, and how do you start one?
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How to Write a Restaurant Business Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide
Discover how to craft a winning restaurant business plan that charts a path toward success.
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10 Restaurant Marketing Strategies to Boost Your Business
Explore effective restaurant marketing strategies to grow your business. Learn techniques to attract new customers, increase order volume, and drive restaurant revenue.