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Why SMS Marketing Beats Email for Local Businesses (94% vs 20% Open Rates)

Email inboxes are where local business marketing goes to die. The average promotional email gets a 20% open rate — and that number drops every year. Meanwhile, 94% of text messages are read within three minutes.

April 1, 2026 · 5 min read Read Article →
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The Real ROI Math: How Franchise Owners Generate $2,000+/Month with AI SMS Marketing

Franchise owners spend real money on marketing and often struggle to measure what's actually working. Meanwhile, the data they need to generate $2,000 or more in additional monthly revenue is already sitting in their Square account.

April 15, 2026 · 6 min read Read Article →

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