The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Cafes and coffee shops across the world are discovering the power of social media. While most coffee shops do not actively use social media channels to promote their business, it’s the best way! Yes, your social media coffee shop promotions can have a huge impact on bottom-line revenues.

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Focus POS

APRIL 8, 2019

When you’re looking for ways to attract and keep customers while increasing your revenue, the best place to start is implementing a customer loyalty and rewards program. Consumers want to feel a sense of personal connection with their favorite businesses and brands, and loyalty programs foster this relationship.

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Lavu

APRIL 8, 2020

As it becomes overwhelming to know which ones are important to read versus which ones have something different or important to daily life, remember the various ways of communicating with your customers through the remainder of this pandemic. All Social, Just Not All the Time. All Social, Just Not All the Time. Loyalty Programs.

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Sling

MAY 9, 2021

One of the best ways to keep customers coming back to sample your fare is to implement restaurant loyalty programs into your workflow. In this article, the restaurant-management experts at Sling discuss some of the best ideas and give you tips for making your restaurant loyalty program great. What Is Customer Loyalty?

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Open for Business

APRIL 9, 2024

Loyalty is more than a frequent guest punch card or a points-based rewards program in the restaurant world. That’s the definition of loyalty. So why does loyalty matter so much to restaurants? Developing an effective loyalty program that encourages guests to return to your restaurant takes time and effort.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

Using technology to facilitate contactless payments, online ordering, and quick table rotation can increase consumers’ satisfaction and loyalty. Implement personalized suggestions, loyalty programs, and special incentives to make each diner feel appreciated and understood.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2023

For restaurant owners or franchise managers, the importance of brand purpose and social responsibility can’t be overstated, especially when attracting the Gen Z demographic. This tech-savvy, socially conscious generation has distinct preferences and values that can significantly shape the success of your establishment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Brands that have shifted to a more customer-centric approach have an understanding of loyalty as being earned and not sold. Loyalty programs are commonplace today, a necessity and important part of restaurant marketing strategy. What do these programs provide to an organization? Suzi Tripp.

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7 Shifts

JULY 30, 2021

From stand-out social media accounts, to good old-fashioned mail marketing, we'll walk you through 12 unique customer-driving ideas! Social Media. actively follow their favorite restaurants on social media? Many of these diners even use these social platforms to pick and choose their next dining experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 8, 2022

With these tough times innovation is required and restaurants are seizing the opportunity to turn simple WiFi into valuable guest engagement and ultimately a competitive advantage to drive guest loyalty and provide immediate revenue growth. One way to access the WiFi is by logging into social media for the free access.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Engage your Customers with Loyalty Programs Restaurant loyalty programs have come a long way from the days of the “10 stamps on a business card = 1 free beverage” system. There are a few things you can do to take your loyalty program to the next level. The graph trend speaks for itself.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A weak food safety culture can have severe consequences, including product recalls, foodborne illnesses, reputational damage, diminished customer loyalty, and financial losses. For external audiences, spotlighting your commitment to food safety will also help increase consumer trust and loyalty, as well as positive reviews and referrals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

Restaurant tech has come a long way in the last few years, and can now do it all, including throttling online orders, communicating accurate pickup times to customers, providing contactless payment and ordering options like QR codes, and so much more. Attract and Retain Guests with a Loyalty Program. But don’t stop there.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

– Jaime Bettencourt, SVP of Revenue Growth & Brand Strategy, Mood Media Over the coming years, we can expect technology to play an increasingly pivotal role in the restaurant industry. To capture their attention and loyalty, businesses, including restaurants, must prioritise easy access and convenience.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

COMMUNICATION. As much as communication is always the number one criticism of those on the receiving end – it will be even more so during times of crisis. Communicate profusely with your business guests – use all of the mediums available and make the communication positive and uplifting. CREATING A BUZZ.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 20, 2023

If you don't want to give out discounts, consider other perks like loyalty cards or free dessert. Next, promote your contest or giveaway through social media and other channels. Advertise on social media Social media is one of the most powerful tools at a restaurant's disposal.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

An email newsletter allows your business to communicate regularly with customers outside of your restaurant's four walls. Restaurants often use social media to target users. Footer : share the links to your social profiles and website along with any legal disclaimers. Cost-effective and scalable.

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 24, 2023

For restaurants seeking to increase their customer base, enhance visibility, and build long-lasting relationships with patrons, a well-rounded marketing strategy tailored to the local community is essential. These are the basics of local restaurant marketing to attract customers and cultivate loyalty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

If you don’t already have a gift card program, now would be the time to launch one. Get Social with Digital Marketing. Social media is one of the best tools to use to help increase restaurant awareness and increase your customer base. Just make sure you have consent to communicate with them!

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Restaurant Engine

APRIL 26, 2023

tweet this) Text messaging is cost-effective, and it can help improve customer loyalty while improving your bottom line. You can have text opt-ins on your website, in your restaurant, on your social media pages, and even in your mobile app if you have one. Your loyalty program might even be tied to your point-of-sale system.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

This preference for environmentally conscious brands makes it critical for restaurants to find ways to integrate sustainability into operations and develop a plan to promote these sustainability initiatives through various channels including digital, marketing materials, and streamlined internal communications and messaging.

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SpotOn

MARCH 12, 2024

In her role, Cohen sets the restaurant marketing strategy, develops social media ads, and tracks the success of their online advertising and email marketing. Our best-performing social media platform is Facebook. If they post on their social media, that's user-generated content.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Communicate with Customers on Social Media. Meet your guests on social media. Promoting a business on social media is as easy as taking a photo of your meals and clicking the “Share” button. Such content showcases the brand favorably and works as social proof.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

Due to the volatile situation caused by COVID-19, restaurateurs across the globe are having to temporarily close their businesses to support social distancing. You can point your restaurant staff towards monetary relief programs offered by the government and other organizations to help them stay afloat if your business closes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2021

If you have not put in a takeout or delivery program, it's not too late. Many restaurants have lists of their existing customers who filled out feedback forms or who signed up for a loyalty program. You should also provide clear and detailed information on your website and social media profiles.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2021

Creating and deliver engaging content, maintaining customer communications, establishing an online presence, reviewing data-driven analytics, setting up paid advertising initiatives…all of these important steps take time. Customer communications – Email and Text. Google Rankings and Google My Business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The year 2020 has brought with it many changes, whether social or medical, the happenings of the last few months will have a lasting impact on the food and hospitality industry and the consumers that make use of it. With the pandemic came a change in the way consumers socialized, ate and spent their money. How can that be achieved?

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Many local restaurants have never touched advertising or social media; they've been the neighborhood's go-to spot for decades. What social media platforms do they use? See how they're branding themselves online and across social media and what kind of promotions they're running throughout the week.

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Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Some have involved staffing agencies, increased wages, offered signing bonuses, or implemented referral programs to attract new employees in the service industry. Additionally, some businesses have partnered with job training programs and schools to attract a new generation of workers to the industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 4, 2020

Reward Customer Loyalty. Reward customer loyalty by offering exclusive discounts or special offers to show how much their business is genuinely appreciated. Reward customer loyalty by offering exclusive discounts or special offers to show how much their business is genuinely appreciated. Communicate Health and Safety Measures.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

Additionally, they needed a strong communications roadmap to follow as they reopened. Restaurateurs took to social media en masse to spread their messages and capture their share of audience. ” Sharing the recipes demonstrates transparency in ingredients and process, while building brand loyalty. Sharing Recipes.

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Open for Business

JUNE 30, 2023

Done well, building a brand creates an emotional connection with guests before they step foot in a restaurant and builds long-term loyalty that keeps them coming back. A business’s branding communicates its personality, mission, and values to the world. Establishing a loyalty program can be a large part of a restaurant’s brand.

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Bingage

JULY 21, 2022

Offer Loyalty Rewards to your Customers – Here’s how. Restaurant loyalty program not only helps to reward customer but it increases repeat purchase because when you give purchase rewards customers tend to make another visit to use the reward and to redeem it for the next order. Send one 10 days before.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 16, 2023

By displaying menu items, offers, and specials on screens, QSR operators can effectively communicate with their customers and influence their purchasing decisions. By promoting social media channels, mobile apps, or loyalty programs, QSR operators can encourage customers to interact with their brand outside of the restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Independently owned restaurants face a much tougher road, although they may inspire stronger local customer loyalty. For example, Google recently introduced a “ small business advisors ” program that, for a limited time, offers digital marketing advice for free. Innovative loyalty programs should also be considered.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Additionally, by transparently communicating with guests about the status of their order and pickup times, it’s easier to keep guests happy. Does your loyalty program need a refresh? Use email, text messaging, and social media to let your current customers know you are participating in Restaurant Week.

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Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

It begins with a pinch of complacency, a dash of poor decision-making, and a generous serving of ineffective communication. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #10: Implement a managerial training program that grooms your team for a managerial role within three to six months. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #28: Stay adaptable.

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