Affinity Group, Sales & Marketing Agency

Today, we pause to remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Their memory lives on in our hearts, and we stand united in hope and resilience. #NeverForget #September11 #InRemembrance

Craving more culinary adventures? ?Gear up for the Third edition of BITE, seasoned with insightful foodie knowledge and enhanced with an exclusive twist from our talented Culinarians! ?Ready your palate for a delightful exploration of culinary inspirations!?? #affinitygroup #Industryinsights #foodservice #foodie

Wishing a joyful Labor Day to our amazing employees, customers, and partners on this Labor Day! Kick back, relax, and soak up the last rays of summer sunshine. ???? #affinitygroup #laborday2024 #foodies

Not your average office!?? Welcome to Affinity Group, Albany Office! ??Where past inspirations fuel future innovations. Check out this beautiful historical 17th Century Church transformed to house our newly renovated offices including a state-of-the-art kitchen, and more! Interested in partnering with us? Contact us today for exciting collaboration opportunities. ??Contact us: https://lnkd.in/gR_ebrvi #affinitygroup #officetour #albany

Please join us in welcoming Amanda Colgan to Affinity Group as Vice President of Sales Effectiveness and Distribution! ?? With 26 years of experience in food service, Amanda is a strategic powerhouse—ready to enhance our team. A proud member of IFMA, WFF, and FWA, she's also received multiple awards for her insights and leadership. When she's not driving success, Amanda loves traveling and spending time with her family and English cream golden retriever, Dutch! We're thrilled to have her on board. ???? #Welcome #AffinityGroup

In today's foodservice world, understanding family dining preferences is a must for restaurant operators! ?? Families are dining out more for convenience (60% say it's a key factor) but are still mindful of costs, with 58% searching for deals. Loyalty programs can make a difference too—29% are more likely to return to restaurants that offer rewards. To attract families, it's crucial to provide kid-friendly menus, healthy choices, allergen-aware options, quick service, and great value through deals and loyalty programs. Quality food and memorable experiences matter, with 88% of diners recalling positive visits. Let's create dining experiences that families will love! ????? #affinitygroup #familydining

Get ready to spice up your taste buds! ????? This Spicy Banh Mi is a flavor explosion featuring smoked ham, carnito meat, and pickled veggies, all drizzled in a homemade Sriracha mayo. Sweet, salty, spicy, and citrusy—it's an awesome combo you won't want to miss! ??? Recipe by Chef Jamie Trainis Check out the recipe here: https://lnkd.in/ekvwEQk9 #SpicyBanhMi #FlavorExplosion #MustTry #affinitygroup

Celebrating 20 years of making a difference! ?? This year's Tops Markets Celebrity Putting Contest and Charity Golf Outing for John R. Oishei Children's Hospital was truly special. We kicked off with a magical putting contest where our Miracle Children got to hang out with superheroes and princesses! ???♀???♂??? This year our team went above and beyond our goal of $50K and raised $91k! Your unwavering support is incredible. To everyone who took part, donated, or supported us in any way—Thank you! Together, we're creating miracles for our kids! ?? #JohnROisheiChildrensHospital #Fundraising #CommunityLove #MiracleChildren #TopsCharity #MakingADifference #ThankYou #RecordYear #AffinityGroup

?? Exciting Insights from the Affinity Group 2024 Family Dining Trends Study! ?? Our survey of 491 families nationwide shows that 74% are dining out more this year than last, reflecting changing lifestyles and priorities. A key driver? The need to save time! ? 60% of families dine out to relieve the stress of meal prep. But it’s not just about convenience; families also value variety and value in their dining choices! Check out the full survey results here!??? #affinitygroup #familydiningtrends #diningtrends

"Every is a new day, and trust yourself you know more than you think you do!" ?? For 2023 President’s Club Member, Kim Nakoneczny success is about progress and learning from mistakes and then feeling a sense of accomplishment in what I have achieved!? #affinitygroup #fuelforsuccess