Cheetah

JANUARY 13, 2022

In response, we’re now seeing yet another evolution into modernized and technically savvy loyalty programs as an attempt to gain new customers and hold on to existing ones. . The goal of restaurant loyalty programs is to incentivize customers to purchase from the establishment regularly. Benefits of Restaurant Loyalty Programs.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 29, 2024

Unique and creative dishes can captivate customers’ attention, leading to increased foot traffic and social media buzz. However, the menu innovation must be purposeful; it should reflect the restaurant’s brand identity and core values, thereby enhancing the dining experience and establishing a loyal customer base.

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Cheetah

OCTOBER 22, 2021

According to one study , 43% of all restaurant customers relate the overall dining experience to the restaurant value. Quality, locally sourced food and even vegan options can be used smartly to cater to the more environmentally aware and health oriented customers, not to mention parents. Fun Activity Ideas for the Whole Family.

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Next Restaurants

APRIL 17, 2024

High-quality food photos and videos are the new currency of cravings, influencing where hungry customers spend their money. Millennials , a major dining force, crave shareable experiences, and Instagram provides the perfect platform to showcase your restaurant’s mouthwatering dishes and vibrant atmosphere.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Beyond individual orders, meal kits saw a surge of popularity as at-home diners looked to create interactive dining experiences while social distancing. Digital transformation accelerates forward as restaurants go virtual : Across both on- and off-premise experiences, technology played an integral role in powering safe options for customers.

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Future Food

OCTOBER 30, 2023

These achievements combined can underwrite an eclectic mix of well-presented venues which contribute to the distinct experiences that shoppers are seeking in a modern hospitality environment. Image credit: Alana Dimou Sydney Fish Market Design is a major contributor in influencing a customer’s perception of a brand.

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Ken Burgin

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Brainstorm with your staff – as you engage them, their enthusiasm to communicate with customers will become natural, not something they need reminding about. Make plans to share with customers in your venue, on social media and through your email communication. Save the best experiences to repeat next year! Pink latte anyone?

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Social Media Merchandise Customer Experience Communication 156

Goliath Consulting

APRIL 28, 2022

Hybrid restaurants provide food sections in which customers can sit down and enjoy a meal or a drink, and then they can make their way to the market section where they can buy “take-home and takeout and satisfies grab-and-go appetites.” 1 Some hybrid restaurants offer merchandise, cookbooks, and kitchen equipment as well. Multipurpose.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Leveraging F&B technologies solutions can entice online customers and attract traffic to your website and social media pages. If you aim to increase customer retention, one of the most important investments is loyalty programs. Here, the card is stamped or punched each time a customer makes a qualifying purchase.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Design the Floor Plan Layout. Get to know your future customers, before they even step foot in your door. You may discover that your target customers enjoy an afternoon pick-me-up and are sensitive to price. Giving your customers more choice can overwhelm them, making it harder for them to choose a drink. Obtain Funding.

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Sante

JUNE 9, 2020

As the country faces the challenges brought on by COVID-19, two food service industry leaders join forces to revolutionize the dining experience with an innovative sous vide solution. Sous vide provides a consistent safe dining experience that is healthier than other cooking methods that must add more fat to the preparation process.

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Mad Mobile

MARCH 1, 2024

Depending on how you use them, they could revolutionize how you interact with your customers. Boosting revenue: a closer look The discussion around restaurant tablets centers on two different modes of deployment: customer-driven and server-driven tablets. It’s not just about one aspect of the customer journey either.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

Consider things like merchandise sales, inventory sales, or private cooking lessons. What measures can you take to make customers feel more comfortable ordering from you? Whether you decide to close your restaurant partially or fully, it’s important to communicate your decision properly to staff and customers.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 26, 2023

POS solutions are essential for enhancing convenience for dine-in and online customers and delivering a customer-centric experience as the restaurant industry continues to grow. Customers adore loyalty programs’ benefits, like savings, cash rewards, or tailored offers.

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Future Food

JUNE 16, 2020

Winning back these customers will take time and will be dependent, to a large degree, on how well food operators have looked after the customers during lockdown. How customers want to connect with friends in an F&B environment will dictate how food operators will need to connect with customers. It's all over.

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Indoor Media

MAY 17, 2021

It’s important to plan around this factor instead of hoping for it to change because many small businesses and national brands are already designing virtual events. There are many ways in which restaurants and salons can get involved and start hosting their own experiences online, so read on for everything you’ll need to know.

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BNG Point of Sale

JUNE 19, 2020

Our 2020 merchant systems work with most payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, making it easy for customers to pay in a way that’s best for them, increasing your chance for a sale. Other examples of our mobile point of sale benefits include processing gift and loyalty cards, creating incentives for customers to buy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2019

But what if I told you it is not the only place where you can find innovation, that if you go to the next food show and not find a product that dazzles you, that there are other channels to bring something new and different to your customers. Bringing customers value by reducing friction. Innovation Through Service.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The chef customizes selections for your party for a luxurious experience. You will find Gibson’s just a short stroll away from designer shops, in between North Rush Street and North State Street. With an avocado-hued storefront and a market, El Che is a unique dining experience all around. Bavette’s Bar and Boeuf.

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Lavu

MARCH 27, 2020

The reason is simple: comprehensive restaurant management systems make restaurant operations more efficient, straightforward, and ultimately beneficial to everyone involved, from restaurant owners to customers. Mobile and online ordering will put control in the customers’ hands. Menu customization. Modern System Capabilities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

“It’s encouraging to see consumers continue to rally and support local businesses, with many planning to purchase merchandise, specialty items and gift cards as holiday gifts.” “Consumers are showing an increased appetite for skipping big meal prep to order in or experiment with meal kits.”

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Restaurant Clicks

JANUARY 21, 2020

Follow our guide on How To Build Your Restaurant Brand and learn how to present the best version of your restaurant to your customers! Your restaurant’s brand is the sum of the public’s experience with your restaurant. Merchandise. There’s much more that goes into the restaurant experience than good food or cheap prices.

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Social Media Merchandise Consumer Goods Advertising 78

BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 8, 2021

A similar tool not only rings up merchandise, it improves sales, service, and the way your business functions. Additionally, it logs cash payments and honors gift cards and loyalty deals which aid customer conversion. Improved Customer Service. A Mobile POS revolutionizes the in-store experience.

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BNG Point of Sale

JUNE 19, 2020

Our 2020 merchant systems work with most payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, making it easy for customers to pay in a way that’s best for them, increasing your chance for a sale. Other examples of our mobile point of sale benefits include processing gift and loyalty cards, creating incentives for customers to buy.

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Point of Sale Mobile Ordering Merchandise POS 45

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Engaging Customers During COVID-19. Consumers prefer an easy experience when they do choose to order food or buy products or services online. Things to think about here are whether you are providing a COVID-sensitive pickup experience. For projections, click here. However, they need to know that you have this capability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

“The teams from both development groups have been friends and customers for years at all of my restaurants, and I’m thrilled to welcome these hospitality veterans to the Brooklyn Dumpling Shop family of franchisees,” said Stratis Morfogen, owner of Brooklyn Dumpling Shop. and Brinker International, Inc.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

The Future of Commercial Catering - Customer Satisfaction and the Moment of Truth. Clients are now seeking to engage a caterer to deliver an F&B vison, a ‘food, beverage and hospitality experience’ and typically employ a competitive catering tender process to compare, judge and select a caterer that will deliver on that vison.

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Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

This change should be subtle enough so as not to offend your regulars, and compounding over time, saving 5% on 100 preparations of a dish can add up to a lot of savings, while not compromising the experience for your guests. Sure, it takes some oversight—and maintaining a great guest experience is a must.

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EATER

JUNE 12, 2023

In a world that now has so much that is designed and geared toward social media, to find a place that is not is in itself a special thing.” They cannot have sleekly designed merchandise. The customers have to be at least a little bit annoyed when I walk in. It’s funny because there is no way you were there.

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Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

This change should be subtle enough so as not to offend your regulars, and compounding over time, saving 5% on 100 preparations of a dish can add up to a lot of savings, while not compromising the experience for your guests. Sure, it takes some oversight—and maintaining a great guest experience is a must.

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Email Marketing Merchandise Website Management Point of Sale 52

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

We now want to bring this elevated experience to our customers across our footprint." Leveraging TZG’s deep experience and Pieology’s strategy and high-quality product offering, we’ll be able to create a unique market entry experience for our local customers and bring make your own pizza to life across China.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2019

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature Fat Sal’s Deli, El Pollo Loco, Green Rabbit, Smart Foodservice, Slice,A&G Real Estate Partners, Mastercard, Temporis, The Flavor Experience and Chicken Guy! We are excited to serve new and existing customers in the greater Idaho Falls and Pocatello areas.”

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Food Supply Franchise Franchising Customer Experience 86

BNG Point of Sale

AUGUST 27, 2021

To calculate your restaurant’s gross profit, you need to subtract the total cost of goods sold (COGS) for a specific period from your total revenue (your total food, beverage, and merchandise sales). For every dollar a customer spends, they are keeping 8 cents as profit. . million and its cost of goods sold was $400,000. .

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Apicbase

MARCH 31, 2023

The level of Frittenpride is such that this chain also has a whole range of merchandise (t-shirts, sweaters, bags, and even gold chains) dedicated to their love for the humble spud, fried like the French (or is it the Belgian?) The menu includes burgers, a breakfast buffet, cocktails and the ever-present currywurst.

Fast Casual 52

Fast Casual Back of House Food Truck Franchise 52

Notch

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Create a restaurant loyalty program Focus on improving customer service Collect diner emails and use email marketing Remember that the guest experience plays a huge impact on whether a guest returns after their first visit! Selling merchandise at your location. Stop by tables and ask guests about their experience.

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EATER

MAY 22, 2020

To manage crowding, all stores are limiting the number of customers that can enter at once, as well as putting up “visual cues and in-store signage” encouraging distancing, and performing “daily audits to ensure compliance.” Breaks are longer, and every other cash register is left empty to allow space between workers.

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Employee Relations Food Safety Website Management Social Media 144

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

And while automation and robotics can help streamline some elements of operations, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there's a newfound appreciation for human connection and dining experiences. Using LPR, restaurant staff can link an order to a customer's car and use it as an identification to deliver their order once ready.

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