Email Marketing for Sandwich Shops
After a visit or two, Mom and Dad no longer had to request certain condiments or modifications to sandwiches. The manager already knew them!
Like everything else in America, the sandwich shop has undergone drastic changes over the last few decades and, to some degree, has turned corporate. Now many people rely on Subway or Quiznos: each of which have—pardon the pun—taken a big bite out of the business of local sandwich merchants. The presence of the giant chains makes it even more imperative that family-owned sandwich shops let the locals know what they offer—much more than just a sandwich these days—and that the quality and price is not only comparable to the big boys but better.
How does a sandwich shop tap into that audience and keep it, though, with a minimal advertising budget? The answer is a sandwich shop’s email marketing campaign! Email marketing of sandwich shops requires neither a lot of money nor a lot of time and computer expertise, which allows those behind the counter to connect with the community while still focusing most of their efforts on the products that keep people coming back for more.
That said, there’s no limit to what email marketing of sandwich shops can entail.
These programs require only the soliciting of customers’ email addresses, which can be achieved by simply placing a clipboard by the cash register and asking patrons to write down their email address as they wait for their food.
Email marketing software allows sandwich shop managers to personalize messages and dictate when they are delivered. Perhaps a shop just wants to send a monthly or twice-monthly message reminding patrons of the available deals.
On the other hand, the email marketing of sandwich shops can be far more involved and include messages that list sales on the other staples of everyday life (milk, soda, snacks) for sale at the shop while also offering coupons and exclusive deals that are not available to those who do not receive the emails.
The best thing about the email marketing of sandwich shops is how easy it is to implement regardless of its scope. The email marketing software is simple to learn and master and can be handled by anyone at the shop with even just a moderate amount of computer experience. Putting in email addresses and planning the timing of the messages can be accomplished quickly, as well.
The local sandwich shop faces a longer and more uphill path to success now than a generation or two ago, but people are eager for the human touch and to find a nearby “Mom and Pop” joint that makes sandwiches better than any chain ever could. With effective email marketing, sandwich shops can ensure that hungry people find their way to tasty sandwiches—invest in the email marketing software today!
Dan is the President and CEO of StreamSend Email Marketing, a leading provider of easy-to-use, affordable and reliable email marketing software.