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Customer Experience in the Restaurant Industry: Reflections and Predictions through an AI Lens

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In 2022, with the introduction of ChatGPT, we saw restaurants – and just about everyother industry – look for ways to incorporate artificial intelligence within their customer operations. Restaurants succeed or fail based on loyalty, which is a direct result of customer experience.

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

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Department of Agriculture prove accurate, this is a trend that is likely to continue—according to the forecast for 2022, food-at-home prices are expected to increase between 1.5 Rewards for Loyalty. Many restaurants woo diners by offering them incentives in the form of rewards for their loyalty. A More Seamless Approach.

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2025 Restaurant Payment Trends and Predictions

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According to the 2022 Restaurant Readiness Index by PYMNTS and Patronix, 67% of an average restaurant’s sales are now ordered and consumed off-premises. This trend also supports the growth of customer loyalty programs which are predicted to continue increasing in popularity in 2025.

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Social Marketing: Insights from Meta’s Restaurant Summit

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On October 1st in Chicago, Meta’s Restaurant Summit brought together more than 100 marketers from some of the most recognizable franchises in the industry for a buffet of diverse programming, discussion, and exploration into the world of restaurants. Meta Study, June 2024. billion impressions.

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NCR Reveals 2022 Hospitality Trends and Predictions

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Restaurant operators once again find themselves refocusing priorities and altering their plans for 2022. Here are some trends NCR is watching as move into 2022. Research has long suggested service with a smile reinforces the relationship between restaurant and customer, increasing tips and loyalty. Gluten-free buns, please.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

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To keep up with changing consumer preferences, operators noted that their top areas of investment in 2022 include mobile ordering (54 percent); delivery services (47 percent); technology such as new POS digital signage or other in-store tech (45 percent); and alternative payment methods (37 percent). "Consumers Fast is not fast enough.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Three

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We’ve reimagined our drive-thru model, introduced new kitchen technology to improve throughput, and strengthened our loyalty program to keep customers engaged. Very little brand loyalty or company allegiance existed; it was without a doubt a sellers market and whoever could pay the most per hour was winning. more an hour.