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Featured Case Study:
The Bando ATL
Building a digital foundation before the brand was fully formed
Bando ATL is an Atlanta-based restaurant concept built on culture, creativity, and community.
Before the restaurant officially launched, the brand needed a website that could bring the vision to life — even while key details were still evolving.
This project wasn’t about polishing an existing identity.
It was about building a digital foundation strong enough to grow with the brand.
The Challenge
Bando ATL approached The TTC Agency at an early stage — before the restaurant was fully flushed out.
Key challenges included:
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No existing website or digital presence
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A brand vision that was clear emotionally, but not yet defined structurally
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The need to support early momentum, storytelling, and launch visibility
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Building something flexible enough to evolve alongside the business
The website had to do more than “exist.”
It needed to help shape how the brand would be experienced.
The Strategy
Instead of starting with visuals, we began with strategy-first planning to translate vision into structure.
Our focus included:
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Clarifying the brand story and tone for a digital audience
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Designing a site structure that could grow as the restaurant evolved
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Creating a strong first impression for early supporters and customers
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Ensuring the platform could support launch momentum without locking the brand into rigid systems
The goal was flexibility, clarity, and alignment — not perfection on day one.
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The Solution
The website was built from the ground up with intention.
Key elements included:
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A custom website designed to reflect the brand’s personality and energy
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Clear storytelling to introduce Bando ATL before doors officially opened
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A structure that allowed the brand to evolve without needing a rebuild
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A mobile-optimized experience to support discovery and sharing
Every decision was made to support growth, not just launch aesthetics.
The Results
Outcomes included:
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A clear, professional digital foundation for an early-stage brand
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Increased confidence in presenting the concept publicly
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Strong alignment between the founder’s vision and the online experience
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A successful collaboration reflected in a client testimonial video
More than a website, the project delivered clarity and momentum at a critical stage.
Client Testimonial
Terry, founder testimonial sharing the experience of building Bando ATL’s website from scratch — highlighting trust, collaboration, and vision alignment.
Why This Worked
This project succeeded because it respected where the brand was — and where it was going.
Instead of forcing premature polish, the process focused on:
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Listening deeply to the founder’s vision
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Building systems that allow brands to grow without friction
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Creating digital experiences that evolve with real-world progress
When strategy leads early-stage builds, brands launch with confidence — not chaos.
Interested in a Similar Approach?
This case study reflects how we approach complex, mission-driven projects — with strategy first, thoughtful execution, and long-term impact in mind.
If your organization’s website no longer reflects the work you do or the audiences you serve, it may be time to rethink the foundation.