QSRs

Restaurants Tap New Rewards Programs to Drive Deeper Consumer Loyalty
Restaurants Tap New Rewards Programs to Drive Deeper Consumer Loyalty
December 13, 2022  |  Loyalty & Rewards

As restaurants compete for consumers’ loyalty, many are looking beyond the typical earn-and-burn rewards programs. For instance, Starbucks, the largest restaurant company in the world,...

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Domino’s Revives Carryout ‘Tips’ to Save Itself and Customers Money
Domino’s Revives Carryout ‘Tips’ to Save Itself and Customers Money
December 12, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

Domino’s is “tipping” self-pickup customers again to meet the cost-saving needs of business and consumer. The quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain, which has nearly 20,000 locations around...

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Half of All Diners Choose Restaurants Based on Recommendations
Half of All Diners Choose Restaurants Based on Recommendations
December 12, 2022  |  Consumer Insights

When consumers are trying out new restaurants, friends and acquaintances’ first-hand reports are key. For the latest edition of PYMNTS’ Restaurant Digital Divide study, “The...

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Fatburger Opens Triple-Chain Location to Reap Co-Branding Sales Boost
Fatburger Opens Triple-Chain Location to Reap Co-Branding Sales Boost
December 12, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

Restaurant group FAT Brands’ new tri-branded locations have been driving sales and boosting margins. In an interview with PYMNTS discussing the company’s first tri-branded location, featuring fast-casual...

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Cracker Barrel Pursues Young Diners With Double Portion of Loyalty
Cracker Barrel Pursues Young Diners With Double Portion of Loyalty
December 02, 2022  |  Loyalty & Rewards

When it comes to attracting young restaurant customers, digital rewards are essential Cracker Barrel said. The restaurant and country store chain, which has more than...

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Virtual X Kitchen CEO Tells Restaurants Not to Be Afraid of Raising Prices
Virtual X Kitchen CEO Tells Restaurants Not to Be Afraid of Raising Prices
December 02, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

The fear of alienating customers may be keeping independent restaurants from increasing prices. As they struggle to balance the need to drive sales, to maintain...

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C-Stores Step Up Food Efforts to Take Share from QSRs
C-Stores Step Up Food Efforts to Take Share from QSRs
November 29, 2022  |  Retail

Major convenience stores are expanding their hot food selection to divert sales from restaurants. Most recently, major multinational convenience retailer EG Group has been adding in-store branded...

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Returning Diners Spend $15.80 Less per Order Than First-Timers
Returning Diners Spend $15.80 Less per Order Than First-Timers
November 29, 2022  |  Consumer Insights

Restaurants looking to boost average order value may want to look beyond their loyal customers. New findings in this month’s edition of “The 2022 Restaurant...

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Chipotle Leverages Mobile Pickup to Skirt Drive-Thru Regulations
Chipotle Leverages Mobile Pickup to Skirt Drive-Thru Regulations
November 29, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

By limiting the experience to mobile pickup, Chipotle is bringing its “Chipotlanes” to non-drive-thru locations. In an interview with PYMNTS, Chipotle Chief Development Officer Tabassum...

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