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Menu Prices Are Rising, But Loyalty Programs Can Help Restaurants Stay Ahead

Modern Restaurant Management

A recent Bluedot survey of just over 1,500 American consumers found that nearly two-thirds (63 percent) of participants indicated they have ordered from or visited restaurants less due to higher prices. Rewards for Loyalty. Many restaurants woo diners by offering them incentives in the form of rewards for their loyalty.

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Restaurant Loyalty Programs to Boost Revenues

Cheetah

Restaurants, retailers and airlines have been using loyalty programs to drive revenue for nearly three centuries. From their humble, though ingenious, beginnings as copper tokens and stamps, through the era of credit card clubs, to today’s mobile apps, loyalty programs have become indispensable marketing tools.

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What is a loyalty program, and how can it work for your restaurant?

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Loyalty programs gain popularity every year, but there’s nothing new about the practice of rewarding customers for their business. Loyalty programs have come a very long way since then, thanks in part to technology. Quick Links What is a brand loyalty program? What is the purpose of a loyalty program?

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Why Your Restaurant Should Abandon Coupons and Embrace Loyalty Programs

The Restaurant Coach University

When business is slow, many restaurants turn to discounts and coupons in order to get more people through the door. We spoke to Donald Burns (aka The Restaurant Coach™) to learn why loyalty programs are a much wiser path to success than giving away your product. There are all kinds of loyalty programs.

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Restaurants with Strong Brand Identities Captivate Gen Z

Modern Restaurant Management

Optimize Mobile Ordering Creating and executing a convenient mobile ordering experience for your customers is extremely important, and it will keep them coming back for ease of use and accessibility. Gen Z in particular, as a tech-savvy group, are experts when it comes to navigating mobile ordering experiences.

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The Rise of Exclusivity: VIP vs Traditional Discounting

Modern Restaurant Management

Offering discounts to incentivize customers to enroll and engage with loyalty programs has been a common practice in the restaurant industry for years. Targeted loyalty benefits focused on access and exclusivity are essential tools to drive cost-effective guest engagement.

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5 Restaurant Loyalty Program Ideas to Reward Customers

Touch Bistro

Did you know that implementing a restaurant loyalty program is one of the best ways to incentivize repeat business? In an industry that’s so closely tied to fluctuations in the economy and consumer behavior, restaurants depend on customer loyalty for survival. Benefits of a Restaurant Loyalty Program.