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Restaurant Giants Declare War on Digital Chaos

Modern Restaurant Management

A customer in Miami should bite into the same perfectly seasoned burger that delights diners in Seattle. Reliable experiences build brand loyalty, and systemic processes lead to reliable profit margins. It’s no secret that restaurants with more than one location depend on standardization to thrive.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Foot traffic or heat mapping, menu item engagement, or consumer demographics by time of day. 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.

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Why Restaurants Need an ‘Always On’ Approach to Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

Then, layer on seasonal promotions and specials that help boost sales during slower seasons." Utilizing customer data stored in a restaurant’s POS system can help you better understand your customers’ ordering habits and create promotions and coupons based on their favorite menu items and ordering history.

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Restaurant Cost Control Strategies Every Operator Should Be Using

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Food Costs (COGS) Your food costs, or cost of goods sold (COGS), include everything that goes into producing your menu items, including: Recipe ingredients Beverages Condiments Disposables, like to-go containers, straws, and napkins Tracking your food costs percentage helps you understand how much of your revenue is being spent on your menu.

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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

As mentioned before, this expands the need for loyalty programs, and also demands an agile technology stack that can go where customers are, as well as bring customers in. Loyalty will continue to get more personal and less transactional. Gamification will play a larger role in driving brand loyalty.

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The Ultimate Guide to Local Restaurant Marketing 2025

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Add high-quality photos and videos regularly, posting as soon as new dishes are added to your menu. Keep your hours updated as well, especially if you have special holiday hours or seasonal changes. Another great way to partner with local businesses is by featuring their products on your menu or in your restaurant marketing.

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How POS Systems Enable Menu Personalization

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POS systems do more than just process payments they enable restaurants to personalize menus by analyzing customer data. Learn more in our latest post: How POS Systems Enable Menu Personalization. Real-Time Updates : Adjust menus instantly for accuracy and relevance. Improves Operations : Smarter inventory and menu management.

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