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How To Do Restaurant Week the Right Way

Modern Restaurant Management

Be sure to proactively reach out to event organizers to ensure you’re included with any promotional opportunities like media interviews, cooking demos, and more. Attract and Retain Guests with a Loyalty Program. And one of the easiest ways to do that is by implementing or reinvigorating a loyalty rewards program.

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The Restaurant Operator’s Guide to Restaurant Apps in 2025

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Mobile ordering has become the preferred method for customers, with 71% saying they would rather use a restaurants branded mobile app over third-party platforms because its more affordable, easy to use, and personalized due to loyalty programs. Here is an example of a restaurants branded app.

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The Best Restaurant Technology Of 2025

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If customer retention is a priority consider a digital loyalty program or automated marketing tools. Guest Experience & Loyalty : Integrate with CRM and loyalty programs to personalize offers and encourage repeat business. Consider your budget. The goal, then, is to grow that customer base.

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How to Boost Diner Traffic and Increase Order Volume

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Encourage Repeat Visits with a Reward Program Restaurants depend on their regular customers, who make up as much as 80% of yearly profits, and offering them a rewards program is one of the best ways to keep them coming back. Social media: Create posts sharing the perks of your rewards program and how easy it is to use and earn.

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5 Practical Steps To Building A Restaurant Marketing Budget

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Drive repeat business through loyalty programs, email campaigns, and promotions. Email Marketing Ideal for building loyalty with repeat customers through special offers and updates. If youre running a loyalty program or offering promotions, consider the impact of discounts on your overall revenue.

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Restaurant Week: How to Gain New Customers and Boost Revenue

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A loyalty program enables you to increase your profits by motivating your customers to come more often, and Restaurant Week gives you the perfect opportunity to dramatically grow your customer list. Does your loyalty program need a refresh? Reward Your Loyal Customers. Update your incentives for the week.

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10 Email Marketing Ideas for Restaurants to Drive Sales

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With email marketing, it’s a wise idea for your restaurant to occasionally offer guests a discount for their loyalty. Whether your restaurant does lunch specials, weekday happy hours, or anything else, make sure you share these promotions via your restaurant’s email marketing program. Offer a small discount off online orders.