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Customer Service Trends in the Restaurant Industry to Look For in 2020

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Statistics show that 96 percent of consumers from across the globe say that customer service plays a critical factor in choosing a brand they’ll be loyal to. As a service-oriented industry, knowing what makes your customers tick and capitalizing on their preferences will allow you to provide top-of-the-line service.

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Five Ways Hospitality Benefits from Payment Automation

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For years, hospitality businesses including restaruants have faced the challenges of using a paper-reliant process for both domestic and international payments. Here are five ways that the hospitality industry can benefit from an automated back office. Customer Service for Customer Service Masters.

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How Coherent Communication Can Help Revive the Hospitality Sector

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In the wake of the pandemic-induced economic turbulence, hospitality is suffering from labor shortages, with the increased cost of living compounding the impact on businesses and individuals alike. Now more than ever, effective customer service is pivotal in retaining customer loyalty and regenerating pandemic-hit revenue.

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Under Control: How Automation Increases Hospitality at Portside Pier

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Operating a 40,000-square-foot San Diego bayfront destination offering four distinct concepts with 1,100 seats is no easy task, but one thing enables the management to focus on hospitality: automation. The Brigantine, Inc., The Brigantine, Inc.,

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Here’s What Your Restaurant Can Do to Accommodate the ‘New Norm’

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Hospitality businesses are bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 crisis. However, states across the country are beginning to lift stay at home orders, which means these types of businesses can finally ease into serving customers in person. Practice Even Better Customer Service. Reward Customer Loyalty.

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Is the Customer Always Right?

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. “For decades, a customer could be uncivil, angry, yelling or just plain wrong, and employees were expected to deal with it because it was just part of the business. She said firms that keep their focus solely on the customer risk losing their most talented workers.

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Beating the Labor Crunch: Outsourced Strategies Are Key

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As restaurants and other hospitality venues re-open and see increased demand from customers and guests, one thing is clear: labor shortages could slow their recovery, hampering businesses trying to capitalize on the booming consumer demand. While some point to the labor crunch as a short-term issue, this is likely wishful thinking.