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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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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

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Other advancements include: integrating data from various sources, including social media, reviews, and loyalty programs, to gain a holistic view of customer behaviour as well as as well as the implementation of real-time analytics for immediate insights into customer behaviour and preferences. Nothing is fraud proof.

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MRM Research Roundup: Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day 2024 Edition

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In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. If you’re a pizza restaurant, plan on stocking up so you don’t run out of key ingredients in the rush! Rounding out the list in tenth place are quesadillas. Fifth place goes to guacamole.

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Why Your Restaurant Needs Marketing and PR Now More Than Ever

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However, history shows time and again: businesses that continue marketing through downturns emerge stronger, and enjoy robust consumer loyalty. Pro tip: having a PR crisis plan in place is vital as a crisis situation can easily arise! Incorporate new distribution strategies, such as no-contact delivery or curbside pick-up.

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Using Technology to Combat the Labor Shortage

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Without enough workers to meet diner demand, many restaurants have reduced operating hours and rely on overburdened staff, harming employee satisfaction and reducing critical staff loyalty. Offering a Competitive Edge Over Other Employers.

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How to write a restaurant marketing plan that puts butts in seats [Ideas and Strategies]

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There are more options for eating out than ever before. And the big restaurant brands are only getting bigger , making it even harder to stand out. Your plan should be comprehensive, well thought out, achievable, and consistent. Before you get any ideas for a cheesy radio spot, take a step back and look at the bigger picture.

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

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In addition, we see the point of sales platform as taking on more of the master data management role of the business, and configuring all the content needed for any digital experience from a single platform. Loyalty will continue to get more personal and less transactional. Gamification will play a larger role in driving brand loyalty.

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