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Mobile Ordering’s Role in Customer Retention

Modern Restaurant Management

The past two years have brought unprecedented changes across the restaurant industry, from new concerns related to social distancing and cleanliness to the acceleration of pre-pandemic trends such as the rise of mobile ordering and third-party delivery services. Strengthen Customer Retention. Set the Bar. Stay Connected.

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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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SOCi Report: Brand Loyalty Affected by Online Inaccuracies

Modern Restaurant Management

In terms of where they are searching, respondents mostly find brands’ online profiles on mobile apps like Google Maps (51 percent) and Facebook (49 percent) to be helpful and informative. These were followed by proximity (49 percent), speed of service (49 percent), and brand reputation (46 percent).

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How To Create a Fair Holiday Work Schedule For Restaurants

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You can reference average party size, takeout vs. on-premise orders, the popular menu items, and other key metrics to to forecast restaurant sales. The bad news for restaurants is that food service businesses are facing ongoing difficulty hiring. 7shifts employee availability and time off requests on desktop and mobile.

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6 Ways Chatbots Can Help Restaurant Businesses

Social Hospitality

Restaurant Chatbots can converse with customers without the need for human labor. C ustomer interaction points can range from mobile apps, third-party food aggregator apps, social media, and chat apps. Most large F&B brands know the power of messaging apps to respond to customer queries.

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Leveraging POS Systems to Future-Proof Your Restaurant and Maximize Profits

Modern Restaurant Management

To combat these obstacles among countless others, leaning on point-of-sale (POS) solutions can empower restaurants to quickly leverage new features to maximize profits in a fluctuating service economy. Making data-driven decisions will provide valuable insights to ensure profitability regardless of changing customer preferences.

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The true cost of POS systems for restaurants

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While restaurant owners will need to account for up-front and potentially ongoing costs, the benefits of POS systems in restaurants can result in increased sales, improved revenue, better customer satisfaction, increased referrals, and more. With Clover , customers are charged flat fees as low as 2.3% plus $0.10 per transaction.

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