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

Modern Restaurant Management

Rewards for Loyalty. Many restaurants woo diners by offering them incentives in the form of rewards for their loyalty. In the survey cited above, 69 percent of respondents said loyalty programs incentivize them to frequent a restaurant more often. It’s a strategy that seems to be paying off.

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How Fast-Food Apps Took Over The Drive-Thru

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Mobile apps have boomed in popularity over the past five years , with tens of millions of downloads. How apps became the modern-day loyalty program The mobile app trend in fast food kicked off in earnest in 2009, when Starbucks introduced the first ever mobile app to allow customers to pay for coffee with their phones.

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Beyond Menus: Creative QR Code Uses for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

From there, customers can learn more about your business’s history, download recipes or read about upcoming events or menu changes. QR codes can also direct customers to download your restaurant’s app. Digitize your loyalty program instead of relying on traditional plastic loyalty cards.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news on understanding customer loyalty, beverage insights, restaurant supply loyalty, the influence of discounts, the state of payments and the evolution of gift cards. Customer satisfaction has traditionally been the main driver of loyalty. The Value of Trust.

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Gamification Prompts Restaurant Engagement and Loyalty

Modern Restaurant Management

“Most loyalty programs are largely transactional, and many brands still heavily rely on discounts and coupons to drive sales. ’ We’re really deliberate about asking our customers how we can make sure they have the best programs that are the most impactful to their customers.

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How a Customer Loyalty Program Helps Restaurants Keep in Touch with Customers

Focus POS

With a loyalty program that resonates with what your customers value, you open the doors to greater communication with your customer base that translates to much more than just increased revenue. How loyalty programs have evolved. Modern loyalty programs add a lot more than a free item after so many purchases.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-August 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

A consumer's brand loyalty was also impacted during recent events, with 33 percent of overall respondents citing an increase in loyalty to the brands they frequented during stay-at-home-orders. This sentiment was most prevalent with millennials, with 43 percent reporting an increase in loyalty. How Is Casual Dining Doing?

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