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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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Restaurant Loyalty Program Ideas: How to Start

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If you aim to increase customer retention, one of the most important investments is loyalty programs. According to Shoes for Crews Europe , 57% of adult consumers are more likely to visit restaurants with a loyalty program. Why get a loyalty program? Why get a loyalty program?

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Restaurant Loyalty Programs to Boost Revenues

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Restaurants, retailers and airlines have been using loyalty programs to drive revenue for nearly three centuries. From their humble, though ingenious, beginnings as copper tokens and stamps, through the era of credit card clubs, to today’s mobile apps, loyalty programs have become indispensable marketing tools.

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

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A recent Bluedot survey of just over 1,500 American consumers found that nearly two-thirds (63 percent) of participants indicated they have ordered from or visited restaurants less due to higher prices. Rewards for Loyalty. Many restaurants woo diners by offering them incentives in the form of rewards for their loyalty.

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11 Restaurant Marketing Strategies That Work in 2021 & 2022

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In today's highly competitive environment, restaurant marketing requires precise, dependable, and complete consumer data. Data acquired about your actual consumers can be used in both online and offline marketing campaigns. Consider online marketing for restaurant engagement to be a long-term commitment. Loyalty Rewards.

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Long Live Digital Dining: How Consumers’ Appetite for Mobile Apps and Online Ordering Will Continue

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Mobile orders were expected to drive $38 billion in restaurant revenue in 2020. What’s more, digital consultancy Mobiquity in June 2020 reported a 36 percent year-over-year increase in the number of restaurant mobile app reviewers who said it was their first time using such an app. Evolve to Meet New Customer Expectations.

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Get inspired with 8 examples of restaurant loyalty programs

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The popularity of loyalty rewards programs is easy to explain: Great loyalty rewards programs drive revenue by helping restaurants turn new guests into regulars. With so many options out there, from “stealth” loyalty programs to app-based options with AI-powered personalization, it can be tough to know where to start.