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How Loyalty Programs Give Customers the Biggest Bang for Their Buck

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Digital loyalty programs surged 124 percent during the height of the pandemic, helping restaurants drive more frequent visits and higher check averages from devoted customers, according to market researcher NPD Group. Having a loyalty program today is table stakes. Loyalty Lessons Learned.

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Why Restaurants Should Lean Into Loyalty Programs As a Way to Increase Direct Sales

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As a result, restaurants have turned to third party delivery providers in order to help meet the growing demand for off-premise orders, but these providers are cutting into restaurant’s razor thin profit margins. By using loyalty programs as a way to encourage customers to order directly.

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Staying In Is Here to Stay. What Does that Mean for Restaurant Loyalty Programs? 

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Over the past year, many restaurants have reduced the stress of the system by having consumers order online, by phone or mobile app, while additionally offering curbside delivery at the nearest point of retail. Throughout 2021 and beyond, that answer will largely depend on how restaurants adjust their loyalty programs.

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Restaurant service: What it takes to knock it out of the park in 2023

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Leveling up the dining experience and taking feedback seriously can turn guests into evangelists for your brand. 7 ways to improve customer service in your restaurant Hospitality staff must deliver excellent customer service to stand out in the current climate. Having a line out the door can feel like a good problem to have.

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Three Ways Technology Can Help Restaurants Navigate the Challenges of Inflation

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Recent surveys are showing the vast majority of Americans have been cutting back on dining out. For those who do go out, a worrying 40 oercent of diners believe they are receiving less value from restaurants compared to previous times. Put Loyalty Rewards Into Customers’ Hands with a Branded Mobile App.

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Ordering Channels and Preferences Have Shifted: How Restaurants Can Win The Customer

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Surging prices have been top of mind for consumers for two years and counting, leaving restaurant leaders questioning how inflation might influence diners’ behavior and overall spending habits, including their usage of digital ordering and third-party delivery apps– both of which gained momentum during the pandemic.

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Don’t Get Left Out in the Cold: How Tech Can Help Boost Customer Loyalty This Holiday Season

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Today’s restaurant guests are more selective about their dining experiences, and boosting customer loyalty is crucial as restaurants shift into this next phase of service and look toward the holidays. Customers now expect more than a simple rewards program or general mailing list. Enhancing the In-Person Experience.