7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

ChowNow ChowNow is a customized online ordering app for restaurants. When you sign up for either the monthly or annual plan, the ChowNow team will build an iPhone app tailored specifically to your business and made available via the iTunes App Store, free for your customers to download and enjoy. Apple | Android 4. Get a Demo 6.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2021

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting restaurant shutdowns, online ordering has become the go-to method for many customers. By using loyalty programs as a way to encourage customers to order directly. Increasing customer retention rates by five percent increases profits by 25 percent to 95 percent.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2021

You may serve the best food on the block, but if your restaurant doesn't match its dishes with plausible customer service, your customers may never come back. That's why it's important to provide an outstanding dining experience from the second your customer's enter your restaurant, till the moment they leave.

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Focus POS

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Operating a restaurant requires a certain degree of understanding when it comes to customers. You need to be relevant, and to do that, you must be in touch with what customers want so that you can deliver on those expectations. How loyalty programs have evolved. Loyalty is a two-way street. Absolutely not.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

As multi-brand operators seek new ways to reach their customers, gift card programs are one way to engage multiple customer bases at once. For multi-brand operators, this means juggling multiple entities and ensuring each brand is flexible and responsive to changes in the market. Develop a Seasonal Strategy.

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7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

In fact, 45% of restaurant operators expect their competition to be much more intense in 2024 than last year. This proves that any restaurant business owner who wants to survive in this economy should be open to trying unconventional sales strategies to attract customers and continue making a profit.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

So far, 2020 has thrown marketing plans, advertising budgets, and restaurant growth out of the window. But as restaurants reopen and business starts to pick up again, it’s important you pick up your marketing plan too. Their business is built on the power of word of mouth—one of, if not the most useful marketing tools in the book.

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Bingage

MAY 6, 2023

In Today’s digital world, having an Ecommerce store on Shopify or otherwise means you have to focus on so many things which include customer acquisition, customer retention, and many more aspects to maintain your sales and reputation in the market. Its customers no doubt, are the only ones with whom your Business runs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2024

How can you keep customers returning to your restaurant when so many choices exist? This stresses the need for customer retention programs. Today, customers find restaurant brands through influencers, social media, review sites, and multiple channels. It increases the restaurant sales and builds a loyal customer base.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 23, 2023

Restaurant loyalty programs are nothing new so what can restaurants do to stand out from the competition and better engage with guests to build relationships? Prior to joining PAR, Yetter worked at Restaurant Brands International, overseeing Franchisee Operations for Burger King Restaurants in multiple global regions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The Millennial generation is a force to be reckoned with, not only in the housing market but also in the dining industry. As Millennial homeownership surpasses Millennial renters for the first time, restaurants have a golden opportunity to engage this valuable demographic through targeted new mover marketing strategies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2024

“This is an alarming statistic for restaurant owners and operators, potentially leading to an increase in lost revenue or creating new peak hours,” Bill Mitchell, Executive Chairman of HungerRush, and former President of Global Operations of Papa John’s International, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2021

As the world quickly came to a screeching halt in the early months of 2020, restaurants quickly accelerated an already existing shift towards digitalization to adapt to customers' new safety and priorities. Throughout 2021 and beyond, that answer will largely depend on how restaurants adjust their loyalty programs.

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Focus POS

OCTOBER 18, 2021

How Your Restaurant Loyalty Program Impacts Revenues During a Shutdown. According to data provided by OpenTable , 62% of customers prefer delivery, a 10% rise from the pre-pandemic rates, and this upward trend is expected to continue through 2023. The Basics of a Restaurant Loyalty Program.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2023

To attract customers while accommodating tightened budgets, restaurants should consider employing marketing strategies that leverage data-driven insights to tailor messaging according to consumer needs. However, to best promote potential discounts, they’ll need high-quality insights into what customers want.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2022

Differences in manpower, brand recognition, technology and marketing budgets have all presented significant challenges for single location restaurants to compete for market share. Text and online ordering and self-service kiosks enabled with contactless payments became mainstays in franchises. Marketing.

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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 15, 2021

The benefits of having loyalty programs—particularly mobile programs—have become more noticeable due to the pandemic. Customers are prioritizing value, convenience and speed more than ever, and loyalty programs that are able to provide these perks are reaping the benefits from growing sales to more return customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

By investing in a data-driven POS platform, restaurant operators can address labor challenges, fine-tune their stock management, design promotions based on current trends, reduce human error and more. And better customer service also translates to tangible savings.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2024

Restaurant operators have faced stiff headwinds since 2020, with a near-constant swirl of inflation, supply chain and labor challenges. But if last year was any indicator, restaurant operators are on the road to relief in 2024. Here’s how restaurant operators can evolve with them. Full-service menu prices climbed 4.5

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It's about consistently delivering top-notch quality, exceptional service, and an unforgettable experience. Moreover, as the hospitality sector becomes increasingly competitive, tapping into the nuanced aspects of customer behavior becomes necessary. For franchise owners, maintaining uniform excellence across all outlets is key.

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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 15, 2021

The benefits of having loyalty programs—particularly mobile programs—have become more noticeable due to the pandemic. Customers are prioritizing value, convenience and speed more than ever, and loyalty programs that are able to provide these perks are reaping the benefits from growing sales to more return customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

However, restaurant operators are now encountering a new set of challenges. At least 95 percent of operators said their restaurant experienced supply delays or shortages of key food or beverage items in recent months, according to a September survey of 4,000 restaurant operators. Create a Customer Loyalty Program.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2024

To revitalize the workforce and enhance operational efficiency, it is imperative that we boldly explore innovative solutions across reskilling, retention, and robotics. Understanding the Drought The labor shortage has hit hard, with many restaurants operating below capacity despite a rebound in customer demand.

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SpotOn

MARCH 5, 2024

Designed to streamline the restaurant marketing process, SpotOn Marketing Assist is the first product of its kind to empower restaurants to drive guest visits and boost sales while eliminating the time and resources needed for self-serve marketing tools. 

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 2, 2023

It can also be the enemy of payment processing cost efficiencies and the ability to deliver a satisfying customer experience (CX). Whether you own or operate a bar, restaurant, hotel, resort, casino, or sports venue, your ability to control costs and deliver a satisfying CX depends on many factors. The list goes on.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Modern payment solutions that provide the ultimate convenience and enable customers to order and pay how they prefer are on the rise this holiday season, empowering restaurants to deliver an improved experience without sacrificing the quality of service. remain eager to dine out. In the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Smart QSR and fast casual chains like Chipotle and Shake Shack reconfigured their strategies to lean heavily into delivery apps, digital ordering, and loyalty programs. So, what can marketers of fast casuals do to bring people back to their brick-and-mortar locations? But most importantly, respond to all customer reviews.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2022

In particular, supply chain disruptions and staffing shortages – whether due to resignations or illness – are forcing quick service and fast casual restaurants to adapt quickly to changing conditions. As brands struggled to survive in the earlier part of the pandemic, the acquisition market was ripe for bargain hunters.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2024

Armed with an omni-channel POS platform, restaurant operators can not only bring an immediate boost in sales during one of the busiest times of the year, but also lay the groundwork for long-term customer engagement and loyalty.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. They're people leaders, customer service providers, line cooks, inventory managers, occasional bartenders, public relations reps, number crunchers, and even marketers. It all starts with a great marketing plan. What is a restaurant marketing plan?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

But precisely, how can you determine what customers want? How can you adjust your B2C marketing strategy to align with their needs and provide an elevated culinary experience? Businesses must remain ahead of the curve by checking all the correct boxes as customer tastes evolve at an unparalleled pace.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has challenged the relationship between restaurant operator and guest. Brands that have shifted to a more customer-centric approach have an understanding of loyalty as being earned and not sold. Loyalty programs are commonplace today, a necessity and important part of restaurant marketing strategy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

Restaurants seeking to capture more Gen Z and millennial diners should support this fast-paced lifestyle with meaningful loyalty programs that save time and encourage return visits. To maximize consumer loyalty, divide diners into separate groups to help you speak to them directly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2023

By now, loyalty programs have shifted from a “nice-to-have” to a “need-to-have” for restaurants looking to retain customers and drive revenue amid record inflation figures and increased prices. In fact, research from Accenture found that more than 90 percent of companies have some sort of loyalty program.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 7, 2021

As restaurants reopen and business starts to pick up again, it’s important you pick up your marketing plan, too. To help, we’ve created the ultimate restaurant marketing guide, covering strategy, creative, branding, marketing channels, paid and unpaid advertising, and so much more. So, where do you start?

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Next Restaurants

MAY 8, 2024

This is a struggle for about 80% of restaurateurs worldwide, as they understand customer preferences and deal with higher food costs and fierce competition. From innovative marketing techniques to strategic menu optimization, these methods offer a roadmap for encouraging repeat business and feeling excited to welcome new customers.

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