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Restaurant Loyalty Program Ideas: How to Start

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Restaurants have been pressured to make the move online to stay afloat amid the global pandemic and city-wide lockdowns. Leveraging F&B technologies solutions can entice online customers and attract traffic to your website and social media pages. A good tip is to design a rewards system based on the results you want to get.

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Why Your Restaurant Needs Marketing and PR Now More Than Ever

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However, history shows time and again: businesses that continue marketing through downturns emerge stronger, and enjoy robust consumer loyalty. Pro tip: having a PR crisis plan in place is vital as a crisis situation can easily arise! Highlight the importance of good nutrition and sharing a meal with family or friends.

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The Guide to Success with Ghost Kitchens for Restaurant Owners

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We chatted with some of those most experienced in the ghost kitchen game to find out some myths, best practices, and tips for success in this food service style. As consumer demand rose for food delivery, ghost kitchens became an effective way to meet that demand. When is a ghost kitchen a good idea for an operator?

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How to write a restaurant marketing plan that puts butts in seats [Ideas and Strategies]

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Maybe it's great food, a good happy hour, or an attractive atmosphere. Tip: Your competitor analysis needs to include the digital space too. See how they're branding themselves online and across social media and what kind of promotions they're running throughout the week. Weaknesses: What can they do better?

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

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“The annual James Beard Awards are our most powerful lever of change and we’re committed to making them a force for good for the community they serve,” says Clare Reichenbach, CEO, James Beard Foundation. The committee will report to the Foundation’s Board of Trustees’ Governance Committee.

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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part One

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This will enable brands to better manage off-premises orders and balance their hybrid operating models. From grocery to retail; offering an opportunity for consumers to linger or pop in to pick up a meal not only adds revenue opportunities but also foot traffic and consumer preference data.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-June 2020 Edition

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As stay at home orders are lifted, consumers will begin visiting restaurants and businesses locally while practicing social distancing. As for returning to restaurants, less than half (42 percent) of consumers say they will dine-in at restaurants just as they did prior to the pandemic. Consumer Sentiment.

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