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Why a Customer Service Strategy Is Important in a Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Properly Train Staff It is easy to assume employees understand their role, but they can’t deliver a brand’s desired experience unless expectations on customer engagement, cleanliness, and ticket times are clearly outlined. Punch cards, coupons, point systems, and even exclusive products can keep customers coming back.

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Three Steps to Improving Customer Loyalty During the Pandemic 

Modern Restaurant Management

And while the pressures of the pandemic continue, customer loyalty can play a role in whether or not restaurants will sink or swim. Below, we’ll explore three steps to building relationships and an effective customer loyalty program. First, consider adopting a touchless loyalty system. McKinsey & Co.

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How to Increase Profitability by Building Customer Retention

Restaurant365

Building a customer retention program is important for improving the lifetime value of current customers, which can make up a large portion of your restaurant’s revenue. And as an added bonus, customer loyalty helps bring in new customers since happy customers are more likely to recommend your product or service to others. Conclusion.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-August 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

The survey found that 59 percent of US and 47 percent of UK consumers plan to dine-out as soon as they are able. But while limited dining options are available, people have shown an increased desire to help out independent restaurants. Mixed take-out bag. Can't touch this.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the dismal March restaurant sales, security, loyalty, trends and teen consumer behaviors. Overwhelmingly, the main focus was on take-out/delivery, both from a food and alcohol point of view. March Sales Decline. percent in March.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-September 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Intriguingly, it appears fast casual restaurants have started taking back the customers they lost to quick serve restaurants since the pandemic, with consumers visiting fast casual restaurants more often, up to 24 percent from 21 percent in May. Consumers ranked local chains as their second most desired type of apps and loyalty programs.

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Know About Restaurant Staff Incentives & It’s Impact On Staff Engagement and Retention

The Restaurant Times

However, restaurant operators must realize that they cannot foster loyalty in their teams unless they make them feel valued. Therefore, it is essential to have an efficient restaurant staff incentives program, which will help make your staff feel valued and contribute to the overall success of your restaurant in the UAE.