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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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Customer Experience in the Restaurant Industry: Reflections and Predictions through an AI Lens

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Then, in 2020, we saw the restaurant industry go through a major digital upheaval, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, with the introduction of ChatGPT, we saw restaurants – and just about everyother industry – look for ways to incorporate artificial intelligence within their customer operations.

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Restaurant Insiders on 2020 Lessons Learned, Part One

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? In 2020 the restaurant industry learned that offering delivery and running an efficient operation is necessary to stay alive.

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Three Trends That Will Keep Restaurateurs on Their Toes in 2020

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Expect a collision of trends to mark the restaurant industry in 2020 as ambitious operators in today’s increasingly marijuana friendly environment test both legal limits and consumer appetites by looking to launch cannabis cafes that serve farm-to-table … everything. Good People are Still Hard to Find.

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Drive-Thru Shake-Up (Infographic)

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According to data revealed in SeeLevel HX's 2020 QSR Drive-Thru Study , there's been a shake-up among restaurants with the fastest total time, which consists of both service times and wait times with KFC taking the lead followed by Taco Bell, Hardee’s, Carl’s Jr., 2020: KFC, Taco Bell, Hardees, Carl’s Jr.,

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SBA Launching Streamlined PPP Direct Forgiveness Portal

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In addition to the technology platform, the SBA is standing up a PPP customer service team to answer questions and directly assist borrowers with their forgiveness applications. The average loan size was ~$42 thousand (compared to $101 thousand in 2020). Lenders are required to opt-in to this program through [link].

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Three Critical Restaurant Advertising Strategies for 2021

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2020 was difficult for everyone, and the restaurant industry wasn’t spared. Focus on Customer Service and Personalized Experiences. Customer service and personalized experiences can differentiate yourself from cold, national corporations. Even the simplest action can evoke the most genuine smile.