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The Best Restaurant Technology Of 2025

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Do you lose money due to food waste? If customer retention is a priority consider a digital loyalty program or automated marketing tools. Guest Experience & Loyalty : Integrate with CRM and loyalty programs to personalize offers and encourage repeat business. Identify your biggest pain points.

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The Restaurant Operator’s Guide to Restaurant Apps in 2025

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Mobile ordering has become the preferred method for customers, with 71% saying they would rather use a restaurants branded mobile app over third-party platforms because its more affordable, easy to use, and personalized due to loyalty programs. Here is an example of a restaurants branded app. Staff scheduling and management apps.

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MRM Research Roundup: AI Investment Heating Up and Summer Dining Dos and Don’ts

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants must now navigate a razor-thin margin between maintaining customer loyalty and managing escalating costs. The Splintered Path to Purchase The path to purchase has splintered, and Gen Z is in the driver’s seat. Brand loyalty is also on the decline. At the same time, U.S. chain sales grew just 3.1

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26 Proven Ways to Market Your Restaurant Online and Increase Bookings

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Use data from your POS system, online ordering platform, or loyalty program to divide your customers based on factors like their dining frequency, preferences, or location. Blog about food to boost your restaurant’s online visibility Don’t waste your website’s potential by just posting your menu or event updates.

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The Ultimate Guide To Restaurant Marketing: Strategies for Restaurant Operators In 2025

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By the time you finish this article, youll know how to approach restaurant marketing the right way and not waste time doing guesswork, crossing your fingers, and then hoping you see new customers walking through the door. Implement a rewards program. Paying attention to these behaviors can help shape your marketing strategies.

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28 Strategies to Cut Costs in the Restaurant Business

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By closely monitoring and optimizing this percentage, restaurants can better manage their inventory, minimize waste, and lower their overall expenses, ultimately maximizing cost reduction. Yield Percentage: Calculate the yield percentage to account for any waste or shrinkage during cooking. Food cost control is crucial.

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10 Proven Restaurant Management Tips and Tricks for Success

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Restaurant Business Online reports top managers cut waste by 15% with tight trackingon a $50,000 food budget, thats $7,500 saved annually. Elevate Service with Personal Touches Service builds loyalty. Build Loyalty with Smart Programs Loyalty comes from strategy. Loyalty perks keep customers coming back.