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The Holiday Rush and Beyond: Six Benefits that Keep Restaurant Teams Engaged

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Instead of cash alone, consider giving the choice of a memorable experience, such as a gift certificate. Rewards Program for Consistent Effort A defined program goes a long way in keeping employees motivated through the ups and downs of a demanding season. But these efforts shouldn’t end when the decorations come down.

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

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. – Jay Fiske, President, Powerhouse Dynamics Beyond the App: Loyalty and Data-Driven Personalization In 2025, loyalty and digital innovation are set to shape the QSR industry more than ever. A great example of this is McAlister’s Club MCA – designed to elevate the guest experience for loyalty members.

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Effective Promotional Ingredients for Going Green

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Restaurant websites and blogs are great platforms for talking about sustainability initiatives like the use of sustainable ingredients, recycling programs, energy saving programs and/or participation in food donation programs. Consumers want restaurants to embrace sustainability and are making their dining choices accordingly.

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How Education Can Attract Workers to QSRs Amid High Turnover

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Consider a large Mexican fast-casual chain that implemented a tuition coverage program for employees pursuing degrees in fields like agriculture, culinary arts, and hospitality. Similarly, a prominent fried chicken QSR recognized the limitations of its existing scholarship program, which primarily benefited traditional students.

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Dinner, With a Side of Climate Preaching

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PLNT Burger further incentivizes plant-based purchases by turning that data into a loyalty program, rewarding customers with free food for amounts of water or land “saved.” Firetype Chocolate used to offer free pieces of chocolate as part of a birthday program at its home within Thornes Marketplace in Northampton, Massachusetts.

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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. Businesses that continue marketing through downturns emerge stronger, and enjoy robust consumer loyalty. One of the first instincts for cost-cutting measures is to eliminate marketing.

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Five Tips to Minimize Super-Sized Labor Costs

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The short-term costs of a comprehensive training program may be high but the investment will pay handsome dividends in the long run. Temporary staffing helps save on training costs as the staffing agencies are responsible for designing, delivering, and reviewing training programs.