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The Rise of Exclusivity: VIP vs Traditional Discounting

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Programs that enable data capture, incentivize direct ordering in the wake of third party delivery (saving countless dollars in commission fees), and drive engagement have the ability to create compelling enticements without relying heavily on expensive discounts. Additionally, the Backdoor “Secret.”Menu million members to 27.4

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How to Calculate and Improve Your Bar’s Profit Margin

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Review your inventory and spot areas where there’s over-ordering and spoilage, especially for perishable items like food and garnishes. For example, if a customer orders a standard cocktail, train your staff to offer a premium spirit upgrade, which can boost the profit margin for that order.

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Improve Your CX and Reduce Operating Costs with a Simplified Payments Strategy

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Beyond the traditional criteria that need to be considered in delivering a satisfying CX, today’s consumer also has an expectation built around the freedoms enabled by mobility and mobile devices. Can they order goods or services from their phone? What is your payments strategy?

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How to Avoid the Top Seven Restaurant Inventory Management Mistakes

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Using par levels based on real usage and not just a “guess” creates more accurate orders. Employees designated as receivers should be able to both recognize various quality levels of merchandise and be trained how to handle the necessary paperwork and any digital recordkeeping. Use the counts to create accurate par levels.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

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Limited-service restaurants (those in quick service and fast casual) had a sharp acceleration in their guest check growth, as consumers likely shifted to larger off-premise orders to feed multiple people at home. Consumers are still very willing to get mobile and visit your stores for pick-up.

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Ultimate Restaurant Website Design Guide for Beginners

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Diners are turning to online ordering in increasing numbers because of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on on-premise dining. According to a survey conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence, 40% of Americans are ordering more food for takeout and delivery now than they were before the pandemic. Online ordering - Ditto.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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In the next year, this role will also include helping them with order management during peak times. In the next year, this role will also include helping them with order management during peak times. Using LPR, restaurant staff can link an order to a customer's car and use it as an identification to deliver their order once ready.

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