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How Loyalty Programs Give Customers the Biggest Bang for Their Buck

Modern Restaurant Management

Digital loyalty programs surged 124 percent during the height of the pandemic, helping restaurants drive more frequent visits and higher check averages from devoted customers, according to market researcher NPD Group. Having a loyalty program today is table stakes. Loyalty Lessons Learned.

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Restaurant Loyalty Program Ideas: How to Start

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If you aim to increase customer retention, one of the most important investments is loyalty programs. According to Shoes for Crews Europe , 57% of adult consumers are more likely to visit restaurants with a loyalty program. Why get a loyalty program? Why get a loyalty program?

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How Customer Loyalty Programs Can Supercharge Your Restaurant in 2021

Goliath Consulting

The benefits of having loyalty programs—particularly mobile programs—have become more noticeable due to the pandemic. Customers are prioritizing value, convenience and speed more than ever, and loyalty programs that are able to provide these perks are reaping the benefits from growing sales to more return customers.

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How Customer Loyalty Programs Can Supercharge Your Restaurant in 2021

Goliath Consulting

The benefits of having loyalty programs—particularly mobile programs—have become more noticeable due to the pandemic. Customers are prioritizing value, convenience and speed more than ever, and loyalty programs that are able to provide these perks are reaping the benefits from growing sales to more return customers.

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Staying In Is Here to Stay. What Does that Mean for Restaurant Loyalty Programs? 

Modern Restaurant Management

Over the past year, many restaurants have reduced the stress of the system by having consumers order online, by phone or mobile app, while additionally offering curbside delivery at the nearest point of retail. Throughout 2021 and beyond, that answer will largely depend on how restaurants adjust their loyalty programs.

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. And three, above all, we see the need for digital marketing automation continuing and growing into 2021 and beyond. Here are their responses. To read part one, click here. Barry McGowan, CEO Fogo de Chão.

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11 Restaurant Marketing Strategies That Work in 2021 & 2022

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Loyalty Rewards. Restaurant loyalty programs , when done correctly, can increase repeat sales. This method is used by several large food chains, like Starbucks, Panera Bread, and TGI Fridays, which have attracted millions of customers due to their loyalty programs. There are several factors to consider.

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