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Enticing Restaurant Customers with Loyalty Programs and SMS

Modern Restaurant Management

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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The Rise of Exclusivity: VIP vs Traditional Discounting

Modern Restaurant Management

Offering discounts to incentivize customers to enroll and engage with loyalty programs has been a common practice in the restaurant industry for years. Targeted loyalty benefits focused on access and exclusivity are essential tools to drive cost-effective guest engagement. Exclusivity can apply to more than just menu items.

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How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

7 Shifts

Sourcing Equipment. This includes but is not limited to your equipment, permits, menu, and marketing. Rent, equipment costs, supplies, marketing, and paying staff are among the costs you'll incur when just starting. A common way for coffee shops to get financed is through business loan programs. Obtain Funding.

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10 Ways Coffee Shops Can Make The Most Of Social Media

The Restaurant Times

Social media marketing software is a smart tool to enhance customer loyalty and engage with your regular clients while giving them information about timings, new flavours or combos, exciting discounts, and community events. Showcase Customer Loyalty Programs. Top Ways Coffee Shops Can Leverage Social Media. Source: ClassyWish.

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4th of July Specials for Restaurants: Promotions and Ideas for 2021

Touch Bistro

To help you along, we’ve created a comprehensive guide to 4th of July restaurant specials that covers: How and when to plan your 4th of July specials What equipment and technology you’ll need 13 creative 4th of July restaurant deals and promotion ideas. Equipment and Technology. Planning 4th of July Specials for Your Restaurant.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the dismal March restaurant sales, security, loyalty, trends and teen consumer behaviors. Emotional Connection and Loyalty. Studying more than 5,000 customers in a loyalty/rewards program, researchers at Washington University in St.

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The Impact of Restaurant Tablets on Table Turnover and Revenue

Mad Mobile

Merchandise and gift card sales If you have merchandise for your eatery, you can feature it as part of your digital menu. They’re equipped with a bombproof design and can take any payment method. As you learn more about them, you can begin to offer incentives they want and reward them for their loyalty.