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Restaurant Loyalty Programs to Boost Revenues

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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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How a Customer Loyalty Program Helps Restaurants Keep in Touch with Customers

Focus POS

With a loyalty program that resonates with what your customers value, you open the doors to greater communication with your customer base that translates to much more than just increased revenue. How loyalty programs have evolved. Modern loyalty programs add a lot more than a free item after so many purchases.

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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

Another is to add convenience like saved orders, saved payment methods or Apple Pay, loyalty programs, and personalized offers or perks. Loyalty rewards don’t have to include discounts and coupons anymore. Ongoing rewards or loyalty programs can additionally encourage repeat business and build loyalty.

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Why a Customer Service Strategy Is Important in a Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Reward Loyal Guests with Special Offers Incentives and loyalty programs are becoming increasingly popular, especially amongst the millennial crowd. Punch cards, coupons, point systems, and even exclusive products can keep customers coming back. Seventy five percent of consumers say they favor companies that offer rewards.

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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. Exclusivity can apply to more than just menu items.