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2025 Restaurant Payment Trends and Predictions

Modern Restaurant Management

Increased Frequency of Fee and Rate Auditing Many restaurants and QSRs have had massive increases in order ahead and digital ordering over the last few years. As more establishments embrace digital payment methods and shift toward card-not-present transactions, it's crucial to closely monitor merchant fees and conduct regular audits.

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Value Is the New Battleground for Loyalty

Modern Restaurant Management

The report found that loyalty is eroding as brands worked hard to offer new limited time offers, value meals, upgraded loyalty programs, and digital innovations. Brand loyalty has also shifted significantly, with 33 percent of consumers saying their favorite QSR or FSR brand has changed within the past year.

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Six Important Steps Restaurants Should Take to Build a Strong Food Safety Culture

Modern Restaurant Management

A weak food safety culture can have severe consequences, including product recalls, foodborne illnesses, reputational damage, diminished customer loyalty, and financial losses. For external audiences, spotlighting your commitment to food safety will also help increase consumer trust and loyalty, as well as positive reviews and referrals.

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Restaurants Count on Cloud for Improved Operations and Customer Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

Cloud-based restaurant management software solutions enable food service operators to access everything from personnel to payments to back-of-house operations and incorporate loyalty programs from any channel the customer uses in real-time. Time to Get Your Head in the Cloud.

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10 KPIs for Online Food Delivery Every Restaurant Needs

ChowNow

Order Accuracy Rate Customer loyalty is significantly impacted by the order accuracy rate, which measures how often customers receive exactly what they ordered. How to track and improve order accuracy Restaurants can track accuracy by monitoring refund trends, conducting random order audits, and collecting customer feedback.

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Are EV Charging Stations Worth the Investment?

Modern Restaurant Management

Elevate inspections and audits. Instead, rely on integrated tech tools for easier, faster, and more accurate inspections and audits. It’s not enough to implement strict QA programs in your restaurant. Audit suppliers to ensure they’re compliant before you work with them (and throughout your collaboration).

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The Power of Consistency in Guest Satisfaction

Modern Restaurant Management

To maintain consistency across stores, brands should implement the following best practices: Robust Onboarding Training Program : Develop a comprehensive onboarding process that includes detailed training on brand standards, guidelines, voice, tone, and standard operating procedures.