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Menu Prices Are Rising, But Loyalty Programs Can Help Restaurants Stay Ahead

Modern Restaurant Management

Not all restaurants have seen a dip in sales as a result—Chipotle, for example, reported a surge in sales in spite of the fact that the chain has raised regular menu prices twice and delivery prices three times since August 2020. Rewards for Loyalty. It’s a strategy that seems to be paying off. A More Seamless Approach.

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Delivery Is the Hot Topic, but Curbside Is Driving the Sales 

Modern Restaurant Management

Many have started offering their menus on third-party delivery websites. Some have white-labeled those same delivery services for integration within their organizations, and others have built out programs for pick up or delivery entirely in house. Looking at the data proves much of what we already know.

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Three Ways Technology Can Help Restaurants Navigate the Challenges of Inflation

Modern Restaurant Management

Put Loyalty Rewards Into Customers’ Hands with a Branded Mobile App. Another way to increase the value of customers’ dining experience and increase return visits is to provide loyalty rewards with a custom, restaurant-branded mobile application. Consider Expanding Delivery Options in Your Market.

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Digital Dining: What Restaurants Need to Know Now

Modern Restaurant Management

Our recent survey on restaurant apps, loyalty and dining choices gave us insight into what your customers think. Just 20 percent of non-frequent users downloaded at least two restaurant apps. Unsurprisingly, Gen Zers were the most likely to download in 2023 – 45 percent have more apps now than in 2022.

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11 Restaurant Marketing Strategies That Work in 2021 & 2022

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Loyalty Rewards. Restaurant loyalty programs , when done correctly, can increase repeat sales. This method is used by several large food chains, like Starbucks, Panera Bread, and TGI Fridays, which have attracted millions of customers due to their loyalty programs. Online Delivery. The answer is yes.

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Level Up With Transformative Technologies

Squirrel Systems

Moreover, integration with other services like online ordering platforms and loyalty programs offers a seamless management experience. Robots can handle tasks ranging from food preparation to delivery to tables and even interacting with guests. Robotics in Dining Robotics technology in restaurants is no longer just a novelty.

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How Does a Single-Location Independent Operator Restaurant Compete with Chain Franchises?

Modern Restaurant Management

For example, replacing physical menus with QR codes has become exponentially popular since the start of the pandemic with one firm reporting a 750 percent increase in downloads between 2020 and 2021. Maximizing this opportunity for free marketing is key to developing deep relationships with customers and building customer loyalty.

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