The Rail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Have you noticed how food delivery apps are becoming essential in attracting and retaining diners? Today, more than ever, restaurants are turning to custom-built apps to improve convenience, streamline operations, and foster customer loyalty. The global online food delivery market size was valued at USD 221.65 from 2023 to 2030.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2024

Personalization is key to successful loyalty programs, according to the 2024 Paytronix Loyalty Trends Report. "Top "Loyalty innovation is not always true innovation," Lynch added. "It’s "Restaurants have a loyalty program but haven’t put in place many best practices (i.e.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2023

In February 2023, our Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) data analytics team advised on the benefits of attracting and keeping frequent diners. According to our Q1 2023 survey , frequent users were not just visiting QSRs; they planned to keep visiting. But don’t just take our word for it. Why does this matter to your bottom line?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

The research found that businesses worldwide – particularly restaurants – intend to experiment more in 2025, especially with customer retention programs like loyalty, as they face the triple challenge of sustained high inflation, shrinking consumer wallets and the need to raise prices across the board.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2023

With both restaurants and guest feeling the effects of inflation, tipping has become a topic of confusion and intrusion for diners, according to Restaurants: Consumer Trends Fall 2023/Winter 2024 , a report produced by Provoke Insights in collaboration with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

Photo: Shutterstock Made-to-order food, value offerings, loyalty programs. Increasingly, however, they are becoming the hallmarks of convenience-store foodservice programs. Eleven percent say they usually eat inside the c-store, that’s up from just 3% in 2023 and 5% a year ago. By Heather Lalley on Jun.

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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. However, the best available coupon and fastest delivery time tied in second place. Prepaid Consumer Insights Study from Fiserv , gift cards are becoming the perfect way to drive customer loyalty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Surging prices have been top of mind for consumers for two years and counting, leaving restaurant leaders questioning how inflation might influence diners’ behavior and overall spending habits, including their usage of digital ordering and third-party delivery apps– both of which gained momentum during the pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Other advancements include: integrating data from various sources, including social media, reviews, and loyalty programs, to gain a holistic view of customer behaviour as well as as well as the implementation of real-time analytics for immediate insights into customer behaviour and preferences. Nothing is fraud proof.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

. – Frances Allen, President and CEO, Checkers Brand loyalty took priority in 2023. Building these relationships with customers is key to attracting new guests and fostering long-term brand loyalty across locations. – Christine Barone, President, Dutch Bros. – Joe Hand Jr.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The foodservice industry, set to generate $997 billion in sales in 2023 , is fiercely competitive. Whether it's discovering and researching new restaurants, reading reviews, making reservations, or utilizing food delivery services and apps, restaurants must adopt a robust online marketing program.

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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. Millennials make the most weekly calls for delivery (78 percent) compared to just 30 percent of boomers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

This final edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup for 2024 features news of operator challenges and priorities, delivery trends, wages and hourly worker considerations. Those priorities include increased marketing and sales efforts alongside new benefits and programs to attract and retain staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Adaptability became non-negotiable as takeout, delivery, and digital ordering shifted from secondary revenue streams to essential lifelines." Self-ordering kiosks, QR codes, mobile apps and loyalty reward cards have created more personalized experiences, which increase the likelihood customers will return.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

While many operators struggled to keep expenses – particularly food and labor costs – under control, they also observed an increase in guest traffic and in profit margins, in part due to strong takeout and delivery sales.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 2, 2023

And more than 65 percent of companies surveyed say they are increasing their CX spending in 2023 by an average of 24 percent. They expect payment-related rewards and loyalty programs every time they transact. It seizes the advantage of omnichannel service delivery underpinned by a unifying payment processing system.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

In terms of loyalty, The Keg Steakhouse and Bar, HuHot Mongolian Grill, Texas Roadhouse, Longhorn Steakhouse, and Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen top the Customer Loyalty Index, underscoring a strong consumer preference for steakhouse brands. Routine and convenience go hand-in-hand. Consumers crave more for less.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Recent findings reveal that researching a new POS for implementation after 2023 is a priority for 43 percent of restaurants , with 29 percent hoping to upgrade their POS for better omnichannel integrations. By delving into order histories and discerning customer preferences, operators can devise targeted loyalty initiatives or discounts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Heading into the end of 2023, two-thirds of consumer households (64 percent) planned to spend at the same levels with restaurants as they did over the second and third quarters of the year. However, Millennials were also more likely to cite loyalty points and special offers as a reason for using this option.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2023

Digital Dining: What Restaurants Need to Know Now In February 2023, our Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) data analytics team advised on the benefits of attracting and keeping frequent diners. According to our Q1 2023 survey , frequent users were not just visiting QSRs; they planned to keep visiting.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 4, 2023

In 2023, experts predict 347.3 Loyalty Programs Add Value Provide a solid customer service experience and deliver a great product to drive repeat visits. To help generate repeat business, restaurants should consider offering a loyalty program for valued customers.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 20, 2023

Super Bowl 2023 Promotion Ideas for Bars and Restaurants 1. Go all-in on pick-up and delivery Truth is: Most people will stay at home. Delivery and pick-up orders tend to be higher during the Super Bowl than any other time of year. It's hard enough to manage a higher workload without delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The Ellises also won three other awards including the Top Quarters for Kids fundraiser, Clean Juice’s charitable program helping underprivileged children get access and education about organic eating. Additional 2020 Award Recipients: Top Delivery Sales : Lance and Blake Condray, Campbell, CA.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Through this program, Dunkin’ franchisees have the opportunity to offer their restaurant employees an affordable, flexible and supportive pathway to an associate or bachelor’s degree from SNHU. Taffer’s Tavern has its eyes set on bringing its bar fare andbeverage program to D.C. ” Showing Support. .”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2023

Technology Has Leveled the Playing Field in Hospitality For many years, you had restaurants that did delivery and restaurants that didn't. Businesses everywhere offer multiple of touchpoints from dine-in and third-party delivery to online and QR code ordering. To do this successfully, it’s essential to have the right tools.

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Lavu

JULY 4, 2025

Integrated Systems : Syncing POS, kitchen tools, and delivery platforms eliminates errors and speeds up operations. By letting customers handle their own orders, these tools cut down wait times and free up staff to focus on food preparation and delivery. Self-Order Kiosks Self-order kiosks are a game-changer for speeding up service.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. Get a Demo 6. RUN Powered by ADP ADP's RUN is another payroll option used by SMBs.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. Get a Demo 6. RUN Powered by ADP ADP's RUN is another payroll option used by SMBs.

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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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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

After that, the most popular back-office technologies were accounting software (55%), mobile payments (52%), and third-party food delivery services (51%). Delivery, scheduling, inventory management, reservations, and guest management have seen technological advancements over the past few years, and it's just the beginning.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Starbucks and McDonald’s were also the leaders when it came to customer loyalty or visits per visitor with customer visited 2.4 “Most QSR and Fast Casual brands have already adopted a digital ordering program. data highlights: Despite summer dips, Starbucks remained the market leader, taking 27.9 percent of market share.

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The Rail

JANUARY 9, 2024

A new report from Bank of America revealed that silver spenders are the only generation who increased their consumer spending in 2023. Offer Senior Discounts Another great way to draw in silver spenders to your restaurant is to offer age-specific discounts or loyalty programs. This is guaranteed to attract older customers.

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EATER

MAY 26, 2020

When Delta extended its contract with American Express in 2019, the airline said it expected to be making $7 billion annually by 2023 from the deal — and that’s just one airline. In April, Hilton said it sold $1 billion worth of points in its Hilton Honors loyalty program to American Express. They’re right to be worried.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Delivery Management & Dual Pricing Delivery is the backbone of pizza restaurants, and Lavu offers seamless integration with delivery platforms, optimized delivery zones, and driver tracking. Its dual pricing system allows operators to streamline dine-in and delivery operations while maximizing profits.

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Open for Business

MAY 9, 2023

Third-party delivery is booming like never before. In 2020, third-party delivery exploded because it gave restaurants a vital revenue stream during the pandemic. But even now that guests have long since returned to on-premise dining, demand for delivery remains high and shows no signs of going anywhere. billion by 2027.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

A 2023 study by Toast found that 30 percent of staff in the restaurant industry are at risk of leaving in the next two years, highlighting an equally concerning high turnover rate within this sector. From 2023, consumer spending has been steadily increasing and is set to continue into 2025. Washington D.C.’s billion in 2024.

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Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

No one would have guessed that so many people would be working remotely in 2023, or that TikTok would become the next social media powerhouse. And showing that you’re aware of the latest trends can attract new guests, build loyalty, and raise your profile. These are some of the latest hospitality trends to consider for your restaurant.

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