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MRM Research Roundup: AI Investment Heating Up and Summer Dining Dos and Don’ts

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants must now navigate a razor-thin margin between maintaining customer loyalty and managing escalating costs. Accuracy of food order leads the way at 88, while beverage quality and waitstaff performance both score 86. Accuracy of food order and quality of mobile app lead the way at 85, both down 1 percent year over year.

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Oh, Canada: The Potential Impact of AI and Tariffs

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This level of customization not only enhances guest satisfaction but also drives customer loyalty, which is crucial in our competitive market. Hoteliers and restaurant operators are increasingly demanding POS systems that seamlessly connect with CRM, loyalty programs, reservation systems, inventory management, and payroll.

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C-stores are stealing fast-food tactics. And fast-food customers

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Not quite yet An easy way to bring bold Korean flavors to modern menus From BBQ to beverages, menus are seeing a lot of action Food C-stores are stealing fast-food tactics. Photo: Shutterstock Made-to-order food, value offerings, loyalty programs. Made-to-order food is now second only to gas as a driver of c-store visits.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

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Restaurants are already experimenting with using AI to handle drive through orders to allow human employees to focus on customer interactions in the restaurant. I think smart, AI-enabled platforms will turn data into intelligence around visit frequency, ordering, traffic patterns and more. As of 2024, over half of U.S.

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Keeping Up with Diners’ Expectations Amid Rising Prices

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But two non-negotiables have remained strong for diners: convenience and loyalty. Loyalty Reigns Supreme Although consumers may be more selective on where and when they dine out, they still want to frequent their favorite restaurants and access any deals possible. They also want convenience and frictionless digital experiences.

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How Restaurants Can Build Loyalty with Mobile Messaging

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This year, 42 percent of restaurant brands plan to invest in customer loyalty programs. This is no surprise given that mobile has now become the restaurant industry standard, especially as the pandemic accelerated the need for digital ordering technologies. Restaurants must make loyalty programs accessible and convenient.

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For Restaurants, Investing in Loyalty Is an Investment in the Future

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By now, loyalty programs have shifted from a “nice-to-have” to a “need-to-have” for restaurants looking to retain customers and drive revenue amid record inflation figures and increased prices. In fact, research from Accenture found that more than 90 percent of companies have some sort of loyalty program.