Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2024

Simple gestures such as offering menu recommendations or striking up casual conversation can go a long way in putting solo diners at ease, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Offering discounts to incentivize customers to enroll and engage with loyalty programs has been a common practice in the restaurant industry for years. Targeted loyalty benefits focused on access and exclusivity are essential tools to drive cost-effective guest engagement. Exclusivity can apply to more than just menu items.

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Foodable

AUGUST 19, 2020

The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Barron and Malinowski explore building a customer database and cultivating consumer loyalty during COVID-19.

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7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2022

So from curbside pickup to QR codes, to the labor shortage to loyalty, Danny has a ton of thoughts to share. Emerging trends like the “next-gen casual” restaurant. There is a ton of opportunity for independent diners to leverage loyalty programs. Next-gen Casual” restaurants are an emerging trend. Meet Danny Klein.

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Indoor Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

You know you need restaurant promotions to bring in new customers, but when you’re a fast-casual restaurant owner, this is often at the bottom of a very long to-do list, especially if you’re just starting out. Check out these tips to avoid these advertising mistakes we’ve seen fast-casual restaurants make over the years.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Consumers Love Loyal Eighty-five percent of consumers are joining loyalty programs, and restaurant merchants know they need to capitalize. According to the 21st Annual U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2021

As a result, quick-service and fast-casual restaurants are increasingly harnessing big data and automation to give their customers what they want before an order comes out of their mouth – or their brand’s app. Hold the pickles but double-up on mayo. Gluten-free buns, please. Supersize it – every time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2022

In particular, supply chain disruptions and staffing shortages – whether due to resignations or illness – are forcing quick service and fast casual restaurants to adapt quickly to changing conditions. Former competitors are now part of the same umbrella company. Brands are also dipping their toes into the metaverse.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As mentioned before, this expands the need for loyalty programs, and also demands an agile technology stack that can go where customers are, as well as bring customers in. Loyalty will continue to get more personal and less transactional. Gamification will play a larger role in driving brand loyalty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

In 2024, brands will continue to overcome the challenge of accessing and aggregating this valuable owned data to cultivate this level of hospitality and long-term brand loyalty. Stored value will also emerge as a critical element in loyalty programs, offering added flexibility and customer benefits. – Joe Hand Jr.,

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

Make all touchpoints of your restaurant feel like the cool, casual, fusion, or fine dining establishment it is. Loyalty programs Who doesn’t love free stuff? Loyalty programs can be simple cards, or you can take the gamification aspect further with digital ‘point scoring’ for every dollar spent.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2022

This payment method makes it easy for customers to pay for their meals instantly while helping the restaurants attract a larger audience and build a strong loyalty base. They also provide customers the facility to save and store discount coupons and loyalty gift cards for future transactions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2022

This payment method makes it easy for customers to pay for their meals instantly while helping the restaurants attract a larger audience and build a strong loyalty base. They also provide customers the facility to save and store discount coupons and loyalty gift cards for future transactions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news on understanding customer loyalty, beverage insights, restaurant supply loyalty, the influence of discounts, the state of payments and the evolution of gift cards. Customer satisfaction has traditionally been the main driver of loyalty. The Value of Trust.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Restaurant operators have scrambled to launch loyalty programs and subscription services in recent years – capitalizing on new technology to keep that “old” customer, often 16x more valuable than a new one. Be mindful of consumers’ time and patience so that they can reward you with loyalty.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Aggressive marketing with loyalty programs and limited-time offers drives customer traffic and increases sales. Casual Dining Restaurants Casual dining restaurants offer relaxed atmospheres with moderately-priced menus. Despite industry challenges, efficient operations and customer engagement help fast-food chains thrive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

.; Co-founder, Carbonate Looking back at 2023, I witnessed a significant shift in how restaurants approach loyalty programs. Customers displayed a pronounced preference for flexibility, seeking the capability to modify loyalty programs in response to evolving consumer trends and demands.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Not only is QIC actively supporting retailers by creating a convenient interface to connect customers with jobs in the respective centres but they are strengthening loyalty to the local QIC shopping centre. Soul Origin , adding value to memberships with loyalty rewards programs.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Not only is QIC actively supporting retailers by creating a convenient interface to connect customers with jobs in the respective centres but they are strengthening loyalty to the local QIC shopping centre. Soul Origin , adding value to memberships with loyalty rewards programs.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Today’s diners are well-connected, tech savvy, and expect a high-quality restaurant customer experience—whether visiting a five-star restaurant, fast-casual, or the drive-through. When given this option, the average spend also increases by 26% in QSR and 13% in casual and fast-casual restaurants. Loyalty Perks.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

Start a loyalty program Online ordering Piggyback on special events Buy X, get Y free Guest chef or pop up Personalize offers Influencer event Social promotion Jump on seasonal trends Industry night happy hour Invite guests back What are restaurant promotions? Start a loyalty program Every restaurant prizes its loyal customers.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Fast Casual Restaurants. Fast casual restaurants, also known as fast food or quick service restaurants, involve ordering at a counter or doing some level of self-service. Although factors like franchise affiliation may affect profit margins, fast casual restaurants typically have an average profit margin of 6-9%.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Research has long suggested service with a smile reinforces the relationship between restaurant and customer, increasing tips and loyalty. Personalization has even been deemed the holy grail for restaurants, especially since customer loyalty can help increase sales. A simple facial expression can elevate the customer experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Expand Customer Loyalty : This year, many restaurants didn’t necessarily see a drop in topline sales, but instead suffered drops in visit frequency. In 2023, companies should lean into growing brand loyalty and engaging more deeply with existing customers even more as they look to offset drops in visit frequency in the category.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2021

According to Upserve’s 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry Report, the industry will collectively lose $240 billion, with casual dining sales volume down by 60 percent and fast casual down 50 percent. There’s no disputing that the past year has been extremely hard on the restaurant industry overall.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Intriguingly, it appears fast casual restaurants have started taking back the customers they lost to quick serve restaurants since the pandemic, with consumers visiting fast casual restaurants more often, up to 24 percent from 21 percent in May. Loyalty programs yield repeat business. Fast Casual. Brand Engagement.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 7, 2021

Make all touchpoints of your restaurant feel like the cool, casual, fusion, or fine dining establishment it is. Loyalty programs Who doesn’t love free stuff? Loyalty programs can be simple cards, or you can take the gamification aspect further with digital ‘point scoring’ for every dollar spent.

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MBB Hospitality

JANUARY 30, 2024

These deals play a pivotal role in drawing new customers and securing the loyalty of regulars. A well-crafted restaurant promotion can turn a casual visitor into a steadfast patron, making it an essential tool in the restaurant’s marketing arsenal. They’re supposed to be a siren call to food lovers.

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Sling

APRIL 2, 2023

Your business can build and run its IP program any way it sees fit. So, for example, you may set up a program that challenges every server in your restaurant to upsell the chef’s special during the month of April. That said, there are two general classes of IP on which you can model your own program.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

On Menu Ingredients We predict the rise of “bougie” ingredients like caviar, lobster and truffle popping up at restaurants at more affordable prices and in more casual settings like fast casuals and QSRs. Franchise operators are also stepping in for their franchisees. Golden Corral is one.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

A consumer's brand loyalty was also impacted during recent events, with 33 percent of overall respondents citing an increase in loyalty to the brands they frequented during stay-at-home-orders. This sentiment was most prevalent with millennials, with 43 percent reporting an increase in loyalty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

Recognizing this shift, Freshii , a fast-casual franchise with hundreds of locations globally, created a corporate partnership that enables companies to offer meal kits and market baskets at a discount to their employees. and grocery boxes delivered directly to home offices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

In addition to the emergence of indoor dining, it explores rising competition between fast food and fast casual restaurant brands with COVID restrictions loosening. The data finds consistent consumer behavior across both restaurant categories signalling the distinctions between fast food and fast casual restaurants are quickly evaporating.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2022

After announcing the partnership, the company ran a pilot program in outlets in Denver this month. Piya has no confirmed locations, but it will have a private omakase dining room and a fast-casual area where NFT holders can access exclusive events. Innovative Loyalty Schemes. Enhancing customer experience.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

85% of operators use POS data to engage with customers via text or email, while 60% use it for their loyalty programs. 39% of restaurants plan to use business data to understand what customers want, while 38% want to use marketing programs to engage more with them. million tons in 2020 and 12 million tons in 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Additionally, menu prices at casual dining establishments rose by an average of 9 percent year over year from 2021. Some implemented loyalty programs to promote recurring customers. As is the norm in the widespread economic landscape of 2022, inflation has well-and-truly hit the restaurant industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

With technology at the forefront of restaurant operations, we think there will be an increase in branded mobile apps along with a rise in loyalty programs. According to research from Technomic , 40 percent of Americans took advantage of takeout and curbside delivery (at both fast casual and dine-in) during the pandemic.

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