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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. Below are five key approaches we at Groucho’s Deli have successfully implemented to attract and retain Gen Z customers.

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What Can Growing Businesses Learn from Enterprise Restaurant Loyalty Programs?

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Loyalty programs are the secret sauce for keeping customers hooked, whether you're a cozy corner café or a massive restaurant chain. For starters, technology plays a big role: more than 60 percent of diners credit tech with making their restaurant experience better. But it’s not just about convenience.

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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. In 2025, the restaurant industry will continue to adapt to these payment innovations, with a focus on eliminating cash transactions and prioritizing seamless, digital payment methods.

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How a Creative Cocktail Program with a Beer and Wine License Can Help Your New Restaurant Succeed

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In California, annual fees for a liquor license can also reach up to $1M, depending on factors like operating hours, customer policies, and whether the establishment offers on-site brewing. Innovation Through Wine-Based Cocktails Although not having a full liquor license may seem restrictive, it actually creates opportunities for innovation.

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Value Is the New Battleground for Loyalty

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The report found that loyalty is eroding as brands worked hard to offer new limited time offers, value meals, upgraded loyalty programs, and digital innovations. Diners are looking for a better overall experience, from streamlined ordering to more inviting restaurant environments. The survey of 1,500 U.S.-based

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Don’t Let Your Loyalty Program Go Stale – Putting CX Center Table

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Here’s how loyalty programs often pan out: A customer downloads the app. Although the average consumer belongs to 15 or so loyalty programs, they use fewer than seven. So how can you make your loyalty program stand out instead of going stale? Digital Touchpoints that Feed Customer Appetite.

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

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With so many people leaving the industry, restaurants stepped up—raising wages, creating new opportunities, and doubling down on the employee experience. Still, keeping a steady team remains the top challenge, highlighting the need for ongoing innovation in restaurant workforce management.

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