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Serving the Bottom Line: The Importance of Value-Driven LTOs

December 20, 2024

Let’s face it: Value is a big deal for both consumers and operators. Tight margins and inflationary pressures have operators looking for low-risk ways to boost business — and belt-tightening makes consumers more hungry to find ways to save a buck. But no matter what the economic climate, value holds universal appeal. As Kevin Bryla, CMO of consumer experience at point-of-sale systems provider SpotOn, put it: “When the economy is good or the economy is bad, you’re seeing some version of a combo meal from chains, maybe seasonal or value-based.”1
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