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The Rise of Exclusivity: VIP vs Traditional Discounting

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Offering discounts to incentivize customers to enroll and engage with loyalty programs has been a common practice in the restaurant industry for years. With the continued uncertainty of the current macroeconomic climate, brands must find ways to reduce marketing spend while driving more value from their customer base.

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How to Calculate and Improve Your Bar’s Profit Margin

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For example, if you serve craft cocktails or premium wine, customers may be willing to pay more because of the perceived value. Redesign and expand your menu Redesigning and expanding your menu can help increase your bar's profitability by attracting new customers and encouraging existing ones to try different items.

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Improve Your CX and Reduce Operating Costs with a Simplified Payments Strategy

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It can also be the enemy of payment processing cost efficiencies and the ability to deliver a satisfying customer experience (CX). Are your staff sufficiently trained in how to handle your customers? Can they order goods or services from their phone? Do you meet the expectations your marketing creates? The list goes on.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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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. In the next year, this role will also include helping them with order management during peak times.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

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Limited-service restaurants (those in quick service and fast casual) had a sharp acceleration in their guest check growth, as consumers likely shifted to larger off-premise orders to feed multiple people at home. Engaging Customers During COVID-19. Consumers are still very willing to get mobile and visit your stores for pick-up.

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Ultimate Restaurant Website Design Guide for Beginners

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Diners are turning to online ordering in increasing numbers because of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on on-premise dining. According to a survey conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence, 40% of Americans are ordering more food for takeout and delivery now than they were before the pandemic. Online ordering - Ditto.

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Face Pay Network, Restaurant of the Future and The Main Course

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Alonso Castañeda , VP of Brand Development & Strategy for Savory Restaurant Fund, will discuss how the brands he works with have been able to take advantage of the current landscape to creatively serve customers. Additional Panelists include: Ryan Volberg – SVP and GM, PAR Restaurant Solutions Group.