Building a brand identity from scratch for a traditional Portuguese street food business

Client

Quentes & Boas

CATEGORY

Branding

Overview

The primary objective of the Quentes & Boas branding campaign was to visually and strategically standardize Maria do Céu Carneiro’s roasted chestnut business. Inspired by the traditional vendor’s call, "Quentes e boas, quentinhas..." (Hot and good, nice and hot...), we aimed to create a cohesive visual identity and marketing strategies that evoke the nostalgia of autumn and the tradition of roasted chestnuts in Portuguese streets.

Photo By: Pedro Vieira

Inspiration

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Challenges and Strategies Implemented

One of the main challenges was capturing the authentic and traditional essence of roasted chestnuts while modernizing the brand to attract a broader audience, and ensuring the visual standardization maintained the rustic appeal of Maria do Céu's business in a competitive autumn market. To address these challenges, we developed a logo and color palette evoking autumn warmth, redesigned the packaging for attractiveness and practicality, created promotional materials highlighting the charm and tradition of Quentes & Boas, and implemented a social media strategy featuring stories about Maria do Céu and seasonal promotions.

Results

The campaign resulted in a significant increase in the visibility and recognition of the Quentes & Boas brand. Sales increased by 30% during the autumn season, and there was notable growth in social media engagement. The visual standardization helped create a strong and memorable identity that stood out amid the competition. Customer loyalty also improved, with many returning regularly to purchase chestnuts from Maria do Céu, now associated with a brand that conveys tradition and quality.

In summary, the branding and marketing campaign for Quentes & Boas successfully modernized and standardized Maria do Céu Carneiro's business, while increasing its visibility and attractiveness, resulting in sales growth and enhanced customer loyalty.

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