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How Fast-Casual Marketers Can Prepare for 2022 Dine-in Traffic

Modern Restaurant Management

Smart QSR and fast casual chains like Chipotle and Shake Shack reconfigured their strategies to lean heavily into delivery apps, digital ordering, and loyalty programs. Now, as we enter 2022, predictions indicate a big shift back to sit-down dining. (We’ve But the platform is where the real winners shook out.

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NCR Reveals 2022 Hospitality Trends and Predictions

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Restaurant operators once again find themselves refocusing priorities and altering their plans for 2022. Here are some trends NCR is watching as move into 2022. Research has long suggested service with a smile reinforces the relationship between restaurant and customer, increasing tips and loyalty. Gluten-free buns, please.

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The Rise of Exclusivity: VIP vs Traditional Discounting

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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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MRM Research Roundup: Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day 2024 Edition

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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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What Trends Are You Seeing and What Can We Expect to See More of in 2022?

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We expect restaurants to place more emphasis on these things given increased competition in the space as operators aim to increase brand loyalty both internally and externally. 2022 will be the year where the restaurant industry shows the world how flexible and techno-savvy it really is. Noah Glass, Founder & CEO, Olo.

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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part Two

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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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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-May 2021 Edition

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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 strongly signals long wait times are a vulnerability for fast food restaurants as they compete for customers. . Fast food reigns supreme.

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