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

Modern Restaurant Management

A recent Bluedot survey of just over 1,500 American consumers found that nearly two-thirds (63 percent) of participants indicated they have ordered from or visited restaurants less due to higher prices. Rewards for Loyalty. Many restaurants woo diners by offering them incentives in the form of rewards for their loyalty.

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How Fast-Food Apps Took Over The Drive-Thru

EATER

When you pull up to the speaker box in the drive-thru at chains like Wendys, McDonalds, and Taco Bell, the first question you will likely hear is a distinctly modern one: Will you be using our mobile app today? Mobile apps have boomed in popularity over the past five years , with tens of millions of downloads.

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The Restaurant Operator’s Guide to Restaurant Apps in 2025

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The restaurant industry is going mobile, and restaurant apps are at the center of this transformation. Diners want the convenience of ordering, booking, and engaging with their favorite restaurants straight from their phones. Beyond mobile ordering, restaurant apps support operations in ways that were never available before.

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Keeping Up with Diners’ Expectations Amid Rising Prices

Modern Restaurant Management

But two non-negotiables have remained strong for diners: convenience and loyalty. Loyalty Reigns Supreme Although consumers may be more selective on where and when they dine out, they still want to frequent their favorite restaurants and access any deals possible. They also want convenience and frictionless digital experiences.

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Three Ways Technology Can Help Restaurants Navigate the Challenges of Inflation

Modern Restaurant Management

When customers are paying higher prices but wait a long time for their order or receive the wrong items, it casts a more negative impression on their experience and can keep them from visiting again. By using a POS system, customers, waiters and cashiers reduce their chances of errors when entering orders.

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Technology Can Help Restaurants During ‘The Great Resignation’

Modern Restaurant Management

Here are a few examples of tech-centered solutions to ease the ongoing labor crisis in restaurants by putting more functionality directly in the hands of customers: Digital Tableside Ordering to Support Service Staff. Enter digital tableside ordering. For fast-casual or QSR brands, digital tableside ordering is equally beneficial.

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How Restaurants Can Build Loyalty with Mobile Messaging

Modern Restaurant Management

This year, 42 percent of restaurant brands plan to invest in customer loyalty programs. This is no surprise given that mobile has now become the restaurant industry standard, especially as the pandemic accelerated the need for digital ordering technologies. Restaurants must make loyalty programs accessible and convenient.