guestXM – by Black Box Intelligence

With Sales & Traffic Relatively Soft, Value May Be the Key to Success for Restaurants

With March 2024 seeing modest sales growth and declining traffic, the key to restaurant success lies in understanding consumer behaviors amidst inflation, emphasizing the importance of value offerings and customer experience for sustained growth.

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6 of the Latest Trends in Restaurant Operations

Here are six of the restaurant operations trends, from inflation to staffing, that reveal what's impacting the guest experience.

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Guests More Positive About Experience Overall

The Restaurant Guest Satisfaction Snapshot™ (RGSS) is produced by data from Black Box Guest Intelligence™.

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Off-Premise Value Sentiment Negative, Overall Restaurant Service Improved

Guest Intelligence benchmarks customer satisfaction data is the only online tool that integrates with operational performance data to validate the impact on financial performance.

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4 Current Restaurant Human Resources Trends

A look at the attempts restaurant HR departments are making to secure enough employees to keep their workforce at an operational size.

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Black Box Intelligence™ Announces Acquisition of AreTheyHappy

The acquisition adds leading AI and workflow automation to deliver customer insights and social management tools for restaurant brands.

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What are ‘restaurant choice’ drivers?

Discover the reasons why people choose a restaurant over another and what your brand can do to make sure they keep coming back to yours!

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How to Increase Guest Traffic to Your Restaurant

Boost Restaurant Traffic with Enhanced Guest Experiences and Targeted Marketing.

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Restaurant Food and Service Sentiment Improving As Traffic Woes Continue

In March 2022, restaurant industry sales growth slowed to 7.1% from the previous month's 21.2%, while guest sentiment improved notably in food and service. Top-performing brands excelled in service and beverage sentiment, driving their higher sales growth.

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Best Practices for Driving Alcohol Sales

From happy hour options to limited-edition drinks and specials, there are many ways to boost your bottom line with alcohol sales.

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Using Guest Intelligence to Improve Your Restaurant Steps of Service

Learn the key elements of successful restaurant steps of service, from the crucial initial greeting to the perfect timing of delivering the check, ensuring a memorable and satisfying dining experience

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Restaurant Goals and KPIs to Track in 2022

In the ever-evolving landscape of the restaurant industry, 2022 presents unique challenges and opportunities that demand a strategic approach guided by essential Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

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Managers Are Part of the Staffing Shortage and Guests Are Noticing

The ongoing staffing shortage isn't limited to hourly workers, as high turnover among managers is also contributing to guest dissatisfaction, underscoring the importance of manager retention and fostering a culture of accountability to improve the overall guest experience and drive innovation.

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