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

Modern Restaurant Management

While third party providers offer increased exposure for many restaurants and can help to widen service and delivery areas, this comes at a cost: third party providers can charge up to 30 percent in fees per sale. By using loyalty programs as a way to encourage customers to order directly.

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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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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.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Over the past year, many restaurants have reduced the stress of the system by having consumers order online, by phone or mobile app, while additionally offering curbside delivery at the nearest point of retail. Throughout 2021 and beyond, that answer will largely depend on how restaurants adjust their loyalty programs.

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The Revolution of Loyalty: The Punch Card Goes Digital

Modern Restaurant Management

Now I have a way to easily track my purchases, and the store has a way to easily reach me for upcoming sales to get more of my business. The evolution from paper punch cards to digital loyalty programs marks a significant progression in how restaurants engage with their guests.

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Beyond Menus: Creative QR Code Uses for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Reviews spotlight areas for improvement and ways to serve future customers better. Serve Up a Personalized Customer Experience The more you personalize your customer experience, the happier your customers. But QR codes offer much more than a pathway to a menu on our phones. Include social media in your digital marketing strategy.

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Everything to Know about Restaurant Point of Sale Software

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Restaurant Point of Sale Software. What is restaurant point of sale (POS) software? Restaurant point of sale software empowers businesses to control labor costs, manage inventory, and have deeper visibility into business operations. Benefits of Restaurant Point of Sale Software. Flexibility.