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From Local Love to Lasting Loyalty: Five Marketing Tips for Community Engagement

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Leverage Social Media and Local Influencers Social media and local influencers are invaluable tools for building connections and expanding your restaurant’s reach. We’ve seen firsthand how social media generates buzz—especially when our famous customers get involved.

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‘Marketing Doesn’t Stop at Getting Customers in the Door’

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Omnichannel communications and value-oriented customer expectations are two elements challenging restaurant owners and operators, according to a survey from Klaviyo. ” Multiple elements impact whether a potential customer actually follows through with a visit and if satisfied guests will return.

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Simple Tips for Delivering Exceptional Post-Pandemic Customer Experience

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As we return to in-person dining across the country, restaurants are facing yet another challenge: delivering an exceptional customer experience (CX) for guests who come with high expectations after more than a year stuck at home. The entire dining experience has changed in the wake of the pandemic. Here are some strategies.

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Transforming Customer Experiences: Four Ways to Embrace Innovation in the Restaurant Industry

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In the dynamic and ever-evolving restaurant industry, culinary experiences are shaping customer preferences. After all, this business is all about people with customers at the forefront of decisions being made. So how do you thrive in a customer-driven competitive market? The industry is projected to reach $1.2

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2025 Restaurant Payment Trends and Predictions

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As digital transactions become ubiquitous, businesses across all sectors are embracing innovations that reshape the way they interact with customers. The simplicity and convenience of these payment methods will boost customer satisfaction and increase revenue by reducing checkout hesitation and encouraging higher spending.

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From Clutter to Connection: How Regional Tastes Drive Brand Success

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By finding unique ways to incorporate ingredients and cultural traditions, restaurants can not only strengthen their offerings and satisfy guests but also go a step further to create a sense of belonging and respect within a community, inspiring customers to keep coming back.

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Why Setting Wait Time Expectations Is Key to a Good Customer Experience

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Not much sours a customer’s perception of a restaurant as fast as unwieldy lines and long waits. As a result, the potential customer who just walked in also knows what to expect, automatically putting them at ease. Those who are forced to wait longer than expected are 18 percent less satisfied with their experience overall.