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

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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 Put your focus on first-party data.

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Menu Prices Are Rising, But Loyalty Programs Can Help Restaurants Stay Ahead

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Department of Agriculture prove accurate, this is a trend that is likely to continue—according to the forecast for 2022, food-at-home prices are expected to increase between 1.5 Rewards for Loyalty. Many restaurants woo diners by offering them incentives in the form of rewards for their loyalty.

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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. Quick-service restaurants are also feeling the pressure – large chains like Chick-fil-A and McDonald’s have had to close dining rooms due to insufficient staffing.

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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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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

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To keep up with changing consumer preferences, operators noted that their top areas of investment in 2022 include mobile ordering (54 percent); delivery services (47 percent); technology such as new POS digital signage or other in-store tech (45 percent); and alternative payment methods (37 percent). "Consumers

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On the Road to Relief: Restaurant Trends and Opportunities to Watch

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And despite warnings of an imminent recession at the end of 2022, the U.S. percent between December 2022 and 2023. While factors such as convenience impact that decision, the experience of dining out is important. In 2024, restaurants should make the dining-out experience worth the price tag. Coffee in 2023.

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Six Reasons Promo and Gift Cards Will Be Driving Restaurant Trends in 2022

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Among all the trends forecasted for hospitality establishments in 2022, restaurant gift cards are one of the most powerful tools in your tool belt. We’ve listed six trends you’ll see in restaurants in 2022 and, through them, how you can use gift and promotional cards to see even more success.

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