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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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Gen Z Wants More Than Good Food — Here’s How to Keep Them Coming Back

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This generation prioritizes social responsibility over traditional brand loyalty and gravitates toward integrity, sustainability, and values-driven experiences. By sharing genuine stories and engaging transparently, social media can flourish when its focus is on spreading goodness.

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How Loyalty Programs Give Customers the Biggest Bang for Their Buck

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

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Steady Online Ordering Brings Food Waste, Donations to the Forefront of Priorities Ordering food online increases restaurant sales, but it also can potentially increase wasted food if proactive measures aren’t taken – for both the business and consumers at home.

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The Value Shift Across the Globe

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The entire foodservice industry is being reshaped due to a global shift in consumer behavior prioritizing value, quality, and flexibility, according to the latest Circana™ research that found value-based deals are driving 54 billion global foodservice visits annually. "Value yuan meal deals proving particularly popular.

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Lessons from the Pandemic: What Restaurants Need to Know Now

Modern Restaurant Management

Five years have passed since the pandemic upended the restaurant industry, and its effects continue to shape consumer behavior. Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) explored these questions in its latest consumer report, Adapting to Change: How Restaurant Trends Have Evolved. Loyalty programs and app-exclusive deals.

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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.