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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

What used to be a basic employee benefit plan for only full-time workers has since changed to personalized benefits such as daycare assistance and mental health programs for both full-and part-time employees. Restaurants that tell a compelling story, offer meaningful engagement, and create purpose-driven experiences earn lasting loyalty.

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Customer Retention Secrets Every Restaurant Should Know

The Rail

Long-term profitability depends on good retention policies, particularly considering that recruiting new clients usually costs five times more than maintaining current ones. Understanding consumer loyalty psychology can enable restaurants to create systems supporting recurring business and assist in overcoming financial difficulties.

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Restaurant Operations Management: A Guide for Restaurant Owners

ChowNow

Standardized recipes, efficient prep work, and strong communication between back-of-house and front-of-house teams prevent bottlenecks. A strong marketing strategywhether through social media, email campaigns , or loyalty programs helps bring in new customers and keep existing ones coming back.

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Understanding the Restaurant Employee Turnover Rate

The Restaurant Group

Training and Recruitment Costs Every time someone quits, youre tossing cash straight into a bonfire. Training and Development Programs Invest in staff training programs and professional development like your future depends on it because it kinda does! Effective Communication Channels Bad communication breeds bad blood.

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How Quick-Service Restaurants Can Use Technology to Reduce Wait Times in 2025

Lavu

Kitchen Automation : Tools like Kitchen Display Systems (KDS) streamline communication, reduce errors, and keep prep times on track. Kitchen Display Systems (KDS) use digital screens to organize orders, track timing, and streamline communication between the dining area and the kitchen.

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MRM Research Roundup: To-Go Trends, State of the Plate, and Black Market Reservations

Modern Restaurant Management

Loyalty programs also matter: 65 percent of drive-thru users and over 60 percent of takeout and delivery users say membership affects where they order. The report explores the forces shaping guest loyalty in 2025. While loyalty check size growth is promising, it's important to understand what this number means.

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To Mitigate ‘The Great Resignation’ Refocus on the Employee Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

From recruiting to retention, if the employee experience is positive and fulfilling, loyalty is fostered, and staff is more likely to stay put. It helps managers, cooks, the wait staff, and hosts to do their jobs more effectively while fostering loyalty because employees feel empowered and supported.