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Key Benefits of Restaurant Loyalty Programs

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Don’t worry, if you are searching for the best way to attract and retain more and more customers, then you must try implementing a loyalty program. With proper loyalty program management, you will be able to improve your sales as well as customer engagement. Key Benefits of Loyalty Reward Programs.

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

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Rewards for Loyalty. Many restaurants woo diners by offering them incentives in the form of rewards for their loyalty. In the survey cited above, 69 percent of respondents said loyalty programs incentivize them to frequent a restaurant more often. It’s a strategy that seems to be paying off.

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

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By using loyalty programs as a way to encourage customers to order directly. Strong loyalty programs incentivize direct sales and include everything a brand needs to implement a winning marketing strategy, … While it may be easy to think that a sale is a sale, that’s just not the case.

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Enticing Restaurant Customers with Loyalty Programs and SMS

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The best customers are returning ones as members of top-performing loyalty programs are 77 percent more likely to choose their brand over competitors. Loyalty programs create those moments and start those familiar brand conversations, giving customers extra incentive to come back and stay engaged.

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

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Throughout 2021 and beyond, that answer will largely depend on how restaurants adjust their loyalty programs. As we near the end of the pandemic, it will be crucial for restaurants to continue to engage and listen to customers’ shifting needs, so they can continue to adapt appropriately to maintain loyalty and frequency.

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Decoding Digital Barriers in Restaurant Loyalty Initiatives

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Simplifying Loyalty Programs Efficiency in integrating loyalty programs can distinguish between successful and failed initiatives. Franchises need to ensure that loyalty programs are consistent across all locations. This means easy sign-ups, uncomplicated point systems, and a hassle-free redemption process.