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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part One

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And while they have little choice but to embrace third-party delivery services, doing so puts another brand in control of their customer and risks eroding customer loyalty. With leaner teams in place this year, restaurants have taken to automation and supplementary technology in all areas from FOH to BOH and everywhere in between.

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The 20/20 on 2020: Restaurant Experts Weigh In

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Restaurants will likely continue to offer innovative benefits like free or discounted education, or other programs such as our managing partners program, which allows managers to run their own locations. With the launch of Yelp’s LIVES program nationwide, health and hygiene inspection scores are now at diners’ fingertips.

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The Future of Dining: Industry Expert Insights

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The ability to mine customer data and distill insights that drive loyalty, and perhaps more importantly trust, will become necessary as we emerge from the pandemic. There are a number of technologies that can be deployed to address both areas and can be integrated into existing loyalty programs. Two examples: 1.