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15 creative restaurant promotion ideas and strategies for 2023

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Before launching any new menu promotion idea, it’s a good idea to go back to basics and get clear a few basic points first. Many restaurant owners offer a percentage off a meal or specific menu item. Look at what menu items aren’t selling briskly. Start a loyalty program Every restaurant prizes its loyal customers.

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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. Valentine's Menu Trends Restaurant guests heavily favor tasting menus this Valentine’s season, according to Lightspeed. percent dip in overall gratuities.

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Beyond the Plate: Evolution and Exploration in the 2024 Restaurant Scene

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Brands find themselves at a pivotal juncture, where they have the opportunity to both captivate customers and secure their loyalty through a thoughtful blend of innovation and tradition. Familiar, nostalgic menu items draw them in. Promoting ethically-raised meats and sustainable seafood also demonstrates responsible practices.

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Five Ways to Enhance and Improve the Takeout and Delivery Customer Experience

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Enhance Your Digital Presence Grubhub projects 40 percent of restaurant orders in 2023 will take place online. Dole Out Digital Deals Growing your digital presence enables you to level up your loyalty program and marketing campaigns. You also want to integrate your marketing and loyalty platform with your restaurant POS system.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

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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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How Restaurant Operators Can Harness the Power of POS Data Analytics

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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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Restaurant training in 2023: An comprehensive overview for owners

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What is a restaurant training program? What is a restaurant training program? A restaurant training program is a step by step way of learning about the restaurant and employees’ roles. This program standardizes training so each new employee gets the same level of information, instruction, and help.