By Sean Dempsey I’ve been in the restaurant industry for more than 25 years as the owner of the full-service Dempsey’s Brewery, Pub & Restaurant in Watertown, South Dakota, as well as pizzerias in other towns. Over the years, as we explored new marketing ideas to create some buzz, we eventually zeroed in on Pi Day (March 14) for a major annual event. I’d seen a lot of … [Read more...] about Sean Dempsey: The $3.14 Pi Day Promo That Almost Crashed Our Kitchen—Then Took Off
Hockey, Hot Pizza & the Hallway Hustle Most folks who expand their restaurant dream of a bigger space. Maybe a downtown corner spot with a patio, maybe an airport kiosk, maybe a shiny second location across town. Sean Dempsey? He looked at a hallway in a hockey rink and said, “Yup. That’s the one.” Welcome to Danger von Dempsey’s on Ice, the newest, weirdest and most … [Read more...] about Danger von Dempsey’s on Ice
33% of the positions, 100% of the passion. For four standout members of PMQ’s U.S. Pizza Team (USPT), this summer’s Real California Pizza Contest isn’t just another pizza competition—it’s a chance to showcase creativity, community and cheese-fueled passion on a national stage. This year, the California Milk Advisory Board’s prestigious Real California Pizza Contest (RCPC) … [Read more...] about USPT Members Claim One-Third of Finalist Spots in the REAL California Pizza Contest
From Soggy Rhymes to SEO Gold—Why Picking the Right Name Is a Make-or-Break Moment We all know the drill. You’ve got a dream, a dough recipe that would make your Nonna jealous, and an oven that can cook a pie faster than those dehydrated pizzas from Back to the Future II (Google it!). But then, you hit a wall—the name for your new pizzeria. It's the one factor that can … [Read more...] about Your Pizzeria’s Name Is Your First Impression—Don’t Screw It Up
Opened in 1999, Dempsey's is the 2nd oldest brewery in the state,. Family run, and a fun atmosphere. From our 21+ Tap lines, house brewed brews ( and Rootbeer / Cream Soda ) to a full menu with made from scratch recipes, a full liquor rail, and 160+ seats, we've got something for everyone. Summer we have deck / outdoor seating. In Winter we have a warm fireplace, and … [Read more...] about #8 Sean Dempsey, Dempsey’s Brewery Restaurant & Pub, Watertown, SD.
