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DING DING DING - ROLLL CALL!! This Wednesday (11/13) at 1pm EST, we're collaborating with PAR Punchh and VYTAL to bring the deep Gen Z insights on Restaurant Loyalty. A flavor revolution is cooking in the restaurant industry. Gen Z diners are bringing fresh ingredients to the loyalty table. The webinar is totally free while seats last! Here's what we're digging into the following: 1. What really drives Gen Z's restaurant loyalty? 2. The role of psychology in their decisions 3. Fresh takes on rewards that resonate with Gen Z Register here and do it now! https://lnkd.in/e8mBS723 #genz #restauranttrends #trends #generationz #restaurantstrategy #restaurantoperations #restaurantmarketing #marketingstrategy #operationsstrategy #strategy #genzstrategy

The latest Lumina Intelligence Menu Tracker quarterly download has been launched. Three key takeaways for YOY comparisons: 📈 QSR and Coffee Shops lead the way on increasing menu count by an average of 12% and 9% respectively 💰Both channels have also managed to keep price increases down with an average increase of 2% ⚠️ Chain restaurants have an average price increase of 18.9% focusing primarily on same line dishes #menutrends #menupricing

In a landscape marked by inflation and heightened competition, the stakes are higher than ever for menus to captivate diners and drive sales. Here are some ways to challenge and craft a menu that leaves a lasting impression: Embrace the mindset of continual improvement by regularly evaluating and refining your menu options. Don't be afraid to shake things up and experiment with bold flavors and innovative dishes. When something isn't hitting the mark, don't hesitate to make tough decisions and remove underperforming items from your menu. Streamlining your offering can enhance clarity, improve efficiency, and ensure that every dish on your menu shines. By challenging the status quo, making decisions driven by customer insights, and prioritizing menu innovation that aligns with the operational efficiency of the business, you can lead with an impactful menu that drives success. #MenuInnovation #RestaurantTrends #FoodTrends #MenuTrends

I love this!! GREAT comment from Casey Biehl, COO at Fat Boy's Pizza - Size Matters. All operators and restaurant leaders that Tattle works with are incredibly smart, experienced and intuitive—which is why they also know that intuition can only carry you so far. Casey talked about his experience using the Tattle dashboard to validate the team's hypotheses, or direct their attention to potential problems they might be overlooking. It's a textbook example of how intuition + data proof is the ultimate winning combo in restaurant operations. Check out our full interview with Casey in the comments below! #restaurants #restaurantoperations #pizza #cx #guestfeedback

Unleashing Price Anchoring: Boost Your Restaurant Sales Discover the art of price anchoring—a psychological strategy that elevates perception and drives sales. We explore how strategically placing high-priced items can make other options look like irresistible bargains. Transform your menu and enhance customer choices today! #PriceAnchoring #RestaurantSales #CulinarySuccess #MenuStrategy #CustomerPerception #MarketingPsychology #BusinessGrowth #SalesTechniques #FoodIndustry #ValueHighlight

This week news broke that Panera Bread was, in fact, overhauling their menu. Coverage took two focal points: Embracing Value and Reduction of Menu Size. Both have fantastic implications for restaurant digital experiences and I dive into the details in this Little Rap. 1. Value is an equation: Value is when a restaurant brand delivers above expectations for a price below expectations. In Panera's case it's a commitment to larger portions with options for under $10. 2. Value Menus help drive more transactions on the digital front meaning more traffic to restaurant brand websites and apps and more opportunity for upsells and loyalty engagement 3. Smaller menus mean less decision fatigue and more pull through The list goes on of the benefits from this push. What restaurant brands should be hearing is that value is here to stay for the foreseeable future and that brands can win with value focus. That doesn't mean going cheap! Thanks to Lauren Fernandez for posting the Fast Casual article & Joanna Fantozzi for her brilliant coverage in Nation's Restaurant News https://lnkd.in/gmkv_YhR #restaurantsuccess #restaurantstrategy #restaurantdigital #digitalrestaurant #restauranttechnology #restauranttech #restaurantoperations #digitalstrategy #digitalmarketing #restaurantmarketing #restauranttrends #restaurantops

Explore the latest trends in our newest report, 'Breaking Dessert Barriers,' and gain key insights and actionable strategies to elevate your dessert offerings and drive sales 🚀 Did you know that 80% of consumers order a dessert when dining out? Our report delves into how operators can leverage the preferences of these dessert lovers to keep driving sales and reach the remaining 20%. Download our ‘Breaking Dessert Barriers’ report here: http://spr.ly/6041SfTTF

Even just a few blocks can make a massive difference in customer preferences! 🗺️ Ashwin Kamlani shares a great example. They found major variability in popular menu modifiers like steak vs. shrimp at different locations within the same restaurant group. By tapping into local data to analyze these nuances, they optimized menu pricing in a scientific way that boosted profits. Because it aligned with the tastes of each specific customer base. It's these granular, custom insights that allow JUICER's data-driven pricing approach to outperform traditional menu engineering tactics. If you have a multi-unit restaurant business, are you truly attuned to localized customer behaviors like these? This full episode is packed with eye-opening strategies. Drop a comment for your favorite menu item modifier! #RestaurantMarketing #MenuEngineering #PricingStrategy #LocalMarketing #DataAnalytics #FoodService #MultiUnit #FranchiseMarketing #PricingOptimization

Even just a few blocks can make a massive difference in customer preferences! 🗺️ Ashwin Kamlani shares a great example. They found major variability in popular menu modifiers like steak vs. shrimp at different locations within the same restaurant group. By tapping into local data to analyze these nuances, they optimized menu pricing in a scientific way that boosted profits. Because it aligned with the tastes of each specific customer base. It's these granular, custom insights that allow JUICER's data-driven pricing approach to outperform traditional menu engineering tactics. If you have a multi-unit restaurant business, are you truly attuned to localized customer behaviors like these? This full episode is packed with eye-opening strategies. Drop a comment for your favorite menu item modifier! #RestaurantMarketing #MenuEngineering #PricingStrategy #LocalMarketing #DataAnalytics #FoodService #MultiUnit #FranchiseMarketing #PricingOptimization

Interesting video/report about specific restaurant chain…declines. What common links/theads do you find for these brands restaurant chains opeating in challenging times, to say the least. Among others, I note, (1) not relevant-distinct to the times and especially mindset of GenZ type consumers, (2) the system collapsed during and could not adapt to the post-Covid situations that affected consumer (new…) buying patterns and finally, (3) menu (let’s call it…) non-approachability-hardly-any innovation mentality. You? What do you think? https://lnkd.in/gtd3y6Fg