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Restaurants Split on Best Use for Rewards Programs Amid Inflation
Loyalty & Rewards // December 21, 2022

As prices rise, restaurant chains are taking very different approaches to their rewards programs. While some brands are pulling back their rewards to avoid further diminishing their margins on top of the price increases they are already forced to absorb to remain competitive, other brands...

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

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, announced earlier this year the incorporation of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) into its loyalty offerings, and now it appears that other...

Restaurants Step Up Rewards as Consumers Pull Back
Loyalty & Rewards // November 28, 2022

As restaurants try to prevent inflation-concerned consumers from trading down, many brands are becoming more aggressive in their rewards and deal offers in an effort to keep diners coming back. “With some of the macroeconomic trends ahead, I think it would make sense if rewards...

Funding Pours In For Food Sustainability Efforts As Consumers Seek Eco-Conscious Options
Investments // July 20, 2021

Consumers are more concerned about the planet than ever before, and many are looking to spend their money in ways that align with their values. For food, this means buying plant-based products and opting to purchase foods that may otherwise have gone to waste, but...