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Customer Experience in the Restaurant Industry: Reflections and Predictions through an AI Lens

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The restaurant experience was once solely comprised of human-to-human, in-person experiences. In 2022, with the introduction of ChatGPT, we saw restaurants – and just about everyother industry – look for ways to incorporate artificial intelligence within their customer operations.

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2025 Cybersecurity Outlook for Restaurants 

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The restaurant experience has quickly become a digital landscape. With cashless transactions and delivery services becoming the norm, diners are enjoying faster, more streamlined dining journeys. But this technology adoption has also introduced new cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Some may even share login credentials.

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How Restaurants Can Use Digital Hosts

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With 59 percent of customers hanging up after calling in and waiting for a minute or less, according to Linga, restaurants are missing out on a lot of business. The average restaurant operating a sit-down dining experience can miss 15-30 percent of incoming calls on average, with that number possibly being even higher during busy hours.

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Five Tips for the Best Customer Experience During COVID-19

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Businesses have been forced to pivot away from on-premises dining to offer on-line ordering and take-out services. While some had well established services already in place, others have had to start from nothing to provide these capabilities. Many restaurants have set themselves apart by offering exceptional personalized service.

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Overlooked Traits When Hiring Restaurant Managers

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When hiring restaurant managers, qualities like organization skills, experience and leadership are always at top of mind. When hiring people for management positions, experience is often the first thing a person looks at but they underestimate the importance of adaptability, especially during high stress situations.

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Practical Tips for Hiring and Retaining Seasonal Restaurant Staff

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However, with the right strategy, restaurants can build a stronger, more reliable seasonal workforce and improve the guest experience in the process. Ask behavior-based questions that test adaptability, customer service instincts, and team mindset. High turnover is often seen as inevitable in seasonal roles.

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‘Marketing Doesn’t Stop at Getting Customers in the Door’

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Omnichannel communications and value-oriented customer expectations are two elements challenging restaurant owners and operators, according to a survey from Klaviyo. ” Multiple elements impact whether a potential customer actually follows through with a visit and if satisfied guests will return.

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