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How Loyalty Programs Give Customers the Biggest Bang for Their Buck

Modern Restaurant Management

Digital loyalty programs surged 124 percent during the height of the pandemic, helping restaurants drive more frequent visits and higher check averages from devoted customers, according to market researcher NPD Group. Having a loyalty program today is table stakes. Loyalty Lessons Learned.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

A good example of this type of AI automation is a project we recently completed with a national coffee brand. AI Will Improve Customer Loyalty I don’t know believe there is any other industry in which customer loyalty is more important than it is in the restaurant industry – especially now.

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FAQ: ChowNow’s New, Free Loyalty Program for Restaurants

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That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new, free loyalty program for your restaurant. What is ChowNow’s new loyalty product? ChowNow’s new loyalty product is a membership program between diners and your restaurant. ChowNow’s new loyalty product is a membership program between diners and your restaurant.

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A Path to Recovery Restaurants Can Subscribe To

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The subscription economy is not new, of course, and the fact that subscriptions for all types of consumer products and services have boomed during the pandemic is neither surprising nor noteworthy. Case in point: the Pret A Manger program costs $26.60 Booming Subscriptions. Customer Connections.

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Diners Have Negative Reaction to Surge and Dynamic Pricing

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. “At a time when restaurants are continuing to face increased costs of operation, owners must be cognizant of not only the customer experience but also the impacts their changes will have on loyalty patterns. Fifty-six percent of consumers surveyed said they choose/will choose in the future to order from a restaurant with lower fees.

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Fighting Fast Food Fraud

Modern Restaurant Management

Fast food restaurants are all about convenience with the latest step in providing convenience for guests being the welcoming of digital payments and corresponding loyalty apps. Unfortunately, the very same convenience that has been extended to consumers has also opened the door for bad actors.

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How To Do Restaurant Week the Right Way

Modern Restaurant Management

Guests have lots of options when it comes to Restaurant Week, so be sure to make a good impression with a menu that makes your restaurant stand out: think best sellers, unique flavors, and creative dishes. Consumer behaviors are changing rapidly, but there’s one thing you can count on: online ordering. Offer Easy Online Ordering.