Rio Grande Mexican Restaurants – (Paid) Influencer Partnerships
The Rio’s long-held values of “loving thy community” have helped the multi-unit restaurant to grow to an extent, but without being communicated clearly the Rio was falling short of its powerful potential.
Aloy Modern Thai
Most Denverites hadn’t considered the idea of Thai food being farm to table, and more than just Pad Thai and noodle soups. Some serious PR was needed to introduce such a brand new concept to Denver.
The Squeaky Bean
The Squeaky Bean was the first restaurant to receive a perfect FOUR stars from The Denver Post. Fast forward two years, and The Squeaky Bean received a 2-star review from The Denver Post; and then a year later, when they were barely mentioned by the press at all.
La Loma
After 40 years in their landmark location in Jefferson Park, the owners learned the building would be knocked down. Communicating their move to their legions of fans, while recognizing the need to create new regulars was nerve-wracking.
Frasca Food and Wine
The launch of arguably the first truly world-class restaurant to open in Boulder, Colo., Frasca Food and Wine. There was a need to convey the promise of exceptional quality and customer service without being seen as a “special occasion only.”
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurants – (Unpaid) Influencer Partnerships
With a target audience of mostly Gen Z and millennials, it was time to bring in the heavy hitters to share the news of the Rio’s focus on high-quality, fresh and seasonal, locally-sourced food offerings to social media.
Snarf’s Sandwiches
In more than 20 years delighting sandwich lovers, Snarf’s Sandwiches had never formally developed their brand identity. ROOT developed a brand foundation to ensure the Snarf’s brand core was clear, vibrant, and contagious.
First Bite: Boulder County Restaurant Week
First Bite: Boulder County Restaurant Week had been a beloved community event for more than a decade, but lacked deep, intrinsic connections to the community. A new owner was looking to make the event more impactful for diners.
