🍔 Retail Merch (Sell It, They’ll Buy It)

• T-shirts with logo or cheeky slogans – “Tacos Save Lives,” “Keep It Spicy”

• Hoodies or crewnecks – bold back prints or cozy local love

• Hats / beanies – embroidered logo, slogans, or city/state rep

• Tote bags – “I came for the dumplings” or “Support Local, Eat Local”

• Enamel pins or patches – logo, mascot, or signature dish

• Stickers – for water bottles, laptops, tip jars

• Mugs, pint glasses, or wine tumblers – great for brunch or divey cafés

🎁 Promo & Loyalty Freebies

• Logo napkins, matchbooks, or toothpick holders – iconic details

• Magnets or mini menus – for takeout promos or fridge swag

• Sticker packs with local collab art – community + cool factor

• Branded coasters or chip clips – keep your logo in their kitchen

👩‍🍳 Staff Gear & In-House Branding

• Branded aprons – embroidered or screen printed

• Kitchen tees / back-of-house shirts – different from FOH, still on-brand

• Bandanas or beanies for cooks – stylish and functional

• Matching front-of-house polos or casual uniforms – consistent but comfy

• Branded pens – small but visible