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Beyond Menus: Creative QR Code Uses for Restaurants

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To capitalize on this momentum, here’s how to use QR codes as part of your recipe for creating brand awareness and improving customer experience. Whip Up More Customer Engagement More than 60 percent of restaurants say their top strategic goal is improving digital customer engagement.

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Win Back the Customer Relationship: Why Mobile Apps Are the Golden Ticket

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million new downloads. But even with the commission caps in place, there’s another more fundamental threat these services pose to restaurants: the loss of control of the end-to-end customer experience. Though restaurants still prepare the meals, that’s as far as their role in the experience goes.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: QR Codes – How to Use Them Responsibly in Hospitality

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In fact, according to link management service Bitly, QR code downloads increased by 750% over an 18-month period starting in 2021. With that, the hospitality industry may use QR codes to collect first-party data to improve customer experience.

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Reporting Best Practices in the Restaurant Industry

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ERP systems streamline and automate inventory management, provide real-time low-stock notifications, allow users to download critical data, and improve overall visibility into the business. Leverage Reports to Improve Customer Experience. A restaurant cannot be successful if it does not offer a positive customer experience (CX).

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Pros and Cons of Touchless Payment Methods in Restaurants

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Better Customer Experience (CX). People who have poor experiences with paying their bills may not come back or convert into loyal customers. However, if you offer convenient payment methods as your unique selling point (USP), you may be more likely to retain customers. Improved Customer Loyalty Programs.

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Keeping Up with Diners’ Expectations Amid Rising Prices

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Nearly half of Index respondents signed up for a loyalty program and downloaded the restaurant’s app, while 31 percent signed up for email updates. Through geofencing, the apps can tell when a customer is close, alerting restaurant teams to have the order ready in time – neither too early nor too late.

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How Restaurants Can Protect Their Business and Customers from QR Code Fraud

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That site may initiate a download of malware onto the visitor’s system,or attempt to fool the victim into giving up payment data or sensitive information in order to steal their identity. How can restaurants stay safe without ruling out the use of QR codes?