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MRM Research Roundup: AI Investment Heating Up and Summer Dining Dos and Don’ts

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. “Restaurants can't simply rely on their traditional playbooks anymore," says Forrest Morgeson, Associate Professor of Marketing at Michigan State University and Director of Research Emeritus at the ACSI. "Smaller, Chick-fil-A and Starbucks show broad appeal across regional markets.

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5 Essential Restaurant Customer Retention Strategies Every Operator Needs In 2025

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Wealth Distribution: 80% of wealth is often held by 20% of the population. And heres the other thing about focusing on customer retention: it saves you a boatload of money on marketing. Marketing = tons of your money. For more expert tips, check out our article on social media marketing for restaurants.

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The Guide to Success with Ghost Kitchens for Restaurant Owners

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We chatted with some of those most experienced in the ghost kitchen game to find out some myths, best practices, and tips for success in this food service style. Ghost kitchens emerged in the back half of the 2010s as delivery apps began to take hold of the dining market. Testing a proven restaurant concept or idea in a new market.

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8 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers Quit (And How to Retain Them)

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73% of those employees still receive tips. Implement a tip pool. Tip pooling is another way that restaurants are changing up compensation more fair across the board. A tip pool eliminates some of the downsides of tipping like inconsistent wages, an emphasis on “good tables,” and an individual mentality among serving staff.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

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– Jaime Bettencourt, SVP of Revenue Growth & Brand Strategy, Mood Media Over the coming years, we can expect technology to play an increasingly pivotal role in the restaurant industry. – Corin Camenisch, Product Marketing Lead at SumUp 1 + 0 = 3: The New Math of Marketing!

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Restaurant Loyalty Program Ideas: How to Start

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Leveraging F&B technologies solutions can entice online customers and attract traffic to your website and social media pages. The software processes and tracks customer orders then distribute the rewards when a qualifying purchase is made. A good tip is to design a rewards system based on the results you want to get.

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How to write a restaurant marketing plan that puts butts in seats [Ideas and Strategies]

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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. Your marketing plan is the cornerstone of your restaurant's success and business plan. Marketing Plan Template.

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