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Expanding the Definition of Value

Modern Restaurant Management

These preferences illustrate the growing importance of innovative, hospitality-driven dining, where restaurants are not just places to eat, but spaces for entertainment, education, and community-building. Loyalty programs and promotions drive traffic – 70 percent of operators say loyalty programs increased customer visits in 2024.

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Beyond the Menu: Maximizing the Use of QR Codes

Modern Restaurant Management

In the restaurant and hospitality industries, that meant the prioritization of touchless programs and dynamic digital collateral – menus, hours and other important information that could be updated easily and often to respond to changing conditions. Nintendo uses QR codes within its gaming system to share avatars.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2025, we anticipate more restaurant brands will develop their own white-labeled digital wallets in partnership with companies like Ansa to provide customers easy-to-use payments with the added benefit of personalized loyalty incentives. Guest loyalty will be a key trend in 2025. – Sharon Olson.

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26 Proven Ways to Market Your Restaurant Online and Increase Bookings

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Use data from your POS system, online ordering platform, or loyalty program to divide your customers based on factors like their dining frequency, preferences, or location. Meanwhile, Instagram users also visit the platform for entertainment, with 64.8% of users engaging with funny or entertaining content.

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What Consumers Want? A B2C Checklist

Modern Restaurant Management

Using technology to facilitate contactless payments, online ordering, and quick table rotation can increase consumers’ satisfaction and loyalty. Implement personalized suggestions, loyalty programs, and special incentives to make each diner feel appreciated and understood.

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Six Happy Hour Promotion Ideas to Boost Sales

Modern Restaurant Management

Data reveals that bars with happy-hour programs had an average increase in revenue of 26 percent during happy hours. Happy hour promotions can help build brand loyalty and create a sense of community around your business. Another great way is to add some entertainment that can be anything from live music to trivia night.

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Serving Up Success: How Video Marketing Can Boost Restaurant Visibility

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These storytelling elements make the experience more memorable and encourage customer loyalty. Highlighting Loyalty Programs Combining video marketing with loyalty programs can improve your restaurants visibility and retention.

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