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What Can Growing Businesses Learn from Enterprise Restaurant Loyalty Programs?

Modern Restaurant Management

Loyalty programs are the secret sauce for keeping customers hooked, whether you're a cozy corner café or a massive restaurant chain. Whether you’re a mom-and-pop diner or a fancy spot downtown, a good loyalty program keeps things fresh, and those repeat visits rolling in.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

"The pandemic forced the restaurant industry to reinvent itself overnight, moving from a primarily in-store dining experience to an omnichannel, digital-first business. " As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry.

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Enticing Restaurant Customers with Loyalty Programs and SMS

Modern Restaurant Management

Marketers and business leaders have heard the saying, “It’s cheaper to keep a customer than acquire a new one.” The best customers are returning ones as members of top-performing loyalty programs are 77 percent more likely to choose their brand over competitors. Incorporating Loyalty Programs with SMS.

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The Holiday Rush and Beyond: Six Benefits that Keep Restaurant Teams Engaged

Modern Restaurant Management

Small yet thoughtful perks like these reward hard work and emphasize the importance of rest and renewal, helping to avoid burnout. Rewards Program for Consistent Effort A defined program goes a long way in keeping employees motivated through the ups and downs of a demanding season.

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7 Strategies To Increase Your Restaurant’s Average Order Volume (AOV)

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or That sounds like something for big chains, not a small independent restaurant like mine. Offering Loyalty Rewards for Larger Orders Rewards programs arent just for gaining repeat visitsthey can also incentivize higher spending per order. or Upselling feels awkward. or Try our new spicy mayoperfect for your go-to order!

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Three Steps to Improving Customer Loyalty During the Pandemic 

Modern Restaurant Management

And while the pressures of the pandemic continue, customer loyalty can play a role in whether or not restaurants will sink or swim. It's reported that with as little as a five percent increase in customer retention, a business can improve its overall profits by up to 25 percent. First, consider adopting a touchless loyalty system.

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5 Essential Restaurant Customer Retention Strategies Every Operator Needs In 2025

ChowNow

Meaning, that a small percentage of inputs or efforts often account for the majority of results or effects. The Pareto Principle, also called the 80/20 Rule, can be seen in all types of contexts: Business: 80% of profits often come from 20% of customers or products. All you have to do is keep them happy. And when you do?

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