Steakhouse fans will appreciate this free loyalty program! When you sign up, you’ll automatically be eligible to enjoy a Free Bloomin’ Onion on your next visit and a free birthday dessert on your ...

Gen Z isn't just signing up for restaurant loyalty programs. They're raising the bar for how those programs have to work. By 2024, nearly half of all new loyalty program signups came from Gen Z as the ...

Acquisition costs dollars. Retention costs pennies. In the restaurant business, our sales funnel is cyclical because we become profitable when we can get our guests to come back. That's why we lean ...

The fees aren't new, but they're noticeably on the rise and can cancel out — or exceed — your cash back or points. It can be aggravating, but there are a few tips on the menu to help. Many or all of ...

Restaurants across the United States are increasingly adding surcharges of 3% to 4% on credit card transactions to offset the processing fees charged by issuers. This trend is significantly impacting ...

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A few weeks ago, I was about to pay the HVAC technician who had repaired my home’s heat pump. Out of habit, I pulled a credit card from my wallet — I figured I’d earn rewards on this pricey ...