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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. Much of that confidence comes from focusing on stronger employee benefits—like mental health support—and rising wages.

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Three Steps to Improving Customer Loyalty During the Pandemic 

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And while the pressures of the pandemic continue, customer loyalty can play a role in whether or not restaurants will sink or swim. Below, we’ll explore three steps to building relationships and an effective customer loyalty program. First, consider adopting a touchless loyalty system. McKinsey & Co.

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Growth of Modern Contactless Payments: Increasing Restaurant Profitability and Efficiency

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On the other side of the coin, restaurant employees would only need to manage one consolidated ordering and payment process and would have more bandwidth to deliver the experience each customer desires. This would allow owners to cultivate more personal relationships to increase customer loyalty and better market to each individual.

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‘Being Adaptable and Responsive to Changes in the Industry Landscape Is Key’

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Most recently, he managed the western region franchisee relations for Coca Cola with Dairy Queen, working with franchise owners across 22 states to improve and grow their businesses. Operations : Upon signing, owners and managers receive an initial three-day classroom training and a three-week in-restaurant training program.

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Using Tech for Better Guest Engagement

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Identifying Bottlenecks and Improved Service Efficiency : Identify how efficiently staff members move between tasks and potential customer service pitfalls, providing opportunities to refine employee training or rectify operational challenges. How should restaurant operators be reexamining their loyalty efforts?

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What Can Restaurants Do to Survive the Winter Season?

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Independently owned restaurants face a much tougher road, although they may inspire stronger local customer loyalty. For example, Google recently introduced a “ small business advisors ” program that, for a limited time, offers digital marketing advice for free. Innovative loyalty programs should also be considered.

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Amid Influx of New Employees, Restaurants Must Build and Reinforce Brand Excellence

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Fewer employees have carried the burden of prepping, cooking, and serving food while working to keep guests safe. This influx of new employees means that restaurant brands will need to build (and reinforce) cultures of excellence. Leverage new employees’ tech expertise. Reduce employee turnover.