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Fighting Fast Food Fraud

Modern Restaurant Management

When leveraging ATO and accounts with stolen payment methods, fraudsters can either sell the entire account or use the stolen payment methods to sell goods at a “discounted” price to unsuspecting consumers, particularly those that frequent groups focused on couponing, frugal living, etc. more likely to be targeted.

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January/February 2020 Legal Update

Modern Restaurant Management

A customer had sued Subway based on text messages he received through a T-Mobile coupon promotion, in which T-Mobile sent subscribers a weekly coupon or discount for “T-Mobile Tuesday.” ” The district court dismissed the case for failure to state a claim against Subway, and the Seventh Circuit affirmed the decision.

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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. CREDIBLY: What’s the main problem with a restaurant using coupons to attract customers? DONALD BURNS: I find that people who use coupons are loyal only to the coupon.

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7 Issues that Threaten the Franchisor and Franchisee Relationship

7 Shifts

Example: Quizno’s In 2009, Quizno’s decided to go head-to-head with Subway’s “Five Dollar Footlong” special, offering coupons to patrons for a free sandwich. Unfortunately, franchisees' concerns were not heard, which caused owners to reject these coupons.

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Seven Ways Restaurants Can Leverage Gamification to Increase Guest Engagement

Modern Restaurant Management

You can tailor your gamification to reward customers who refer a friend to your establishment. You could offer people who have given you their details, including date of birth and email address, a coupon to spend in your restaurant as a birthday gift. Brings in New Customers. Disadvantages of Gamification.

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Do Coupons Really Help Drive Dining Traffic?

Restaurant Engine

Coupons can bring in repeat customers to your restaurant. One option that hits both of those marketing goals is the restaurant coupon. By offering current customers a “come-back” type of coupon, you help strengthen their loyalty. By offering current customers a “come-back” type of coupon, you help strengthen their loyalty.

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10 Proven Restaurant Management Tips and Tricks for Success

Harbor Touch

Check references carefully and run quick trials. Pair it with a coupon code to track results. You need players who thrive under pressure. Weve seen managers nail this by defining roles upfront: cooks who keep pace during a dinner rush, servers who charm guests even on hectic nights. It revealed more than any resume could.