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How Baker Street Cafe Turned Direct Ordering Into a Neighborhood Growth Engine
A practical case study on how a local operator improved repeat ordering and protected margins by moving regulars to direct channels.
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How Baker Street Cafe Turned Direct Ordering Into a Neighborhood Growth Engine
A practical case study on how a local operator improved repeat ordering and protected margins by moving regulars to direct channels.
By Mariam Khattak
Jun 01, 2026 — 6 min read
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