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Leveraging consumer loyalty to increase repeat pizzeria visits and sales<\/span><\/h1>\n

When veteran restaurant industry executive Mike Burns took the helm of fast casual pizza chain &pizza earlier this year, overhauling the 55-restaurant chain\u2019s tech stack was among his top priorities.<\/p>\n

While &pizza had an existing loyalty program<\/a>, it relied heavily on discounting and mass texting and was falling short of its potential. Burns knew it could work better, particularly at generating repeat visits, by becoming more dynamic, seamless and unique.<\/p>\n

Burns leveraged his existing relationship with Thanx, a prominent loyalty and guest engagement platform for restaurants, and focused on \u201cbuilding loyalty organically.\u201d He and his team adopted a quirky and memorable loyalty program name \u2013 the Dead Presidents Club \u2013 aligned with the brand\u2019s counterculture vibe and roots in Washington, D.C. They created a redemption program featuring both food and merchandise and developed random surprises and VIP experiences. They initiated A\/B testing to assess what efforts propelled results. Within four months of its launch, Burns saw results as &pizza scored a five-point swing in sales.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you\u2019re doing loyalty right, it should prompt repeat visits and build a dedicated fan base for the brand,\u201d Burns says.<\/p>\n

In a competitive restaurant landscape, a loyalty program is becoming an all-important tool for restaurants to drive repeat visits.<\/p>\n

\u201cA loyalty program is crucial because it gives your high-value guests a compelling reason to dine with you more often,\u201d Thanx Vice President of Marketing Emily Rugaber says. \u201cIt\u2019s why so many are looking to ramp this up.\u201d<\/p>\n

Building Return Visits With Loyalty<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Citing years of data, Paytronix, a leader in guest engagement for restaurants, finds adding a basic loyalty program creates an 18- to 30-percent increase in spending and visit frequency among program members. That\u2019s enticing, of course, but merely having a loyalty program isn\u2019t enough. To optimize a program and woo repeat visits, strategy and thoughtful action matters, which is why savvy restaurant operators take these steps:<\/p>\n

Create a Differentiated Loyalty Program<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Loyalty programs have been around for decades and the old-school \u201cpunch card\u201d method \u2013 buy 10 pizzas and get a free large pizza \u2013 fail to inspire in contemporary times.<\/p>\n

\u201cCustomers don\u2019t want to wait until their 10th visit to see the value of the program,\u201d Paytronix Senior Strategist Julia Bigwood says.<\/p>\n

Shrewd restaurant loyalty programs create differentiation through tiered levels, allowing members to earn rewards more frequently and, even more, choose the rewards they want. Potential rewards might include complimentary appetizers or desserts, merchandise, exclusive access to new menu items or VIP experiences such as a special beer-and-pizza-pairing event.<\/p>\n

With the Dead Presidents Club at &pizza, members earn coins with purchases. Coins can be redeemed for both food and merchandise, including irreverent \u2013 and undeniably unique \u2013 t-shirts like Abraham Lincoln sporting a mohawk or George Washington with a nose ring and gold teeth.<\/p>\n

Choice and uniqueness, Bigwood notes, helps generate excitement and return visits.<\/p>\n

Personalize Offers to Entice Returns<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Diners are individuals, which is why blasting out one-size-fits-all messages rarely achieves objectives. Today\u2019s consumers \u2013 who regularly see personalized recommendations of television shows, books or footwear they might like based on past history \u2013 expect tailored communications created just for them.<\/p>\n

In fact, Bigwood calls \u201cdriving the right offers to the right people at the right time\u201d the bread and butter of loyalty.<\/p>\n

Pizzerias can learn about their customers and craft relevant, personalized offers<\/a> for them by leaning into the personal information members provide upon loyalty program registration as well as the purchase history they build up thereafter.<\/p>\n

With customer data in hand, pizzerias can design targeted, focused messages to invite a return. Such communications might include: the traditional birthday or anniversary free-dessert offer; an introductory reward for the new enrollee to use on their second restaurant visit, or early access to a returning limited-time offer menu item for loyalty program members who previously ordered the item.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to retain our customers and make it compelling for them to keep coming in,\u201d Burns says.<\/p>\n

Make Loyalty Programs Seamless for All<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Too often, restaurant loyalty programs are clumsy and difficult to interact with, which makes it easy for customers to discontinue use and dine elsewhere. From signing up and earning points to redeeming rewards, Rugaber says loyalty programs \u201cshould be easy, intuitive and quick.\u201d<\/p>\n

At &pizza, all customers using the company\u2019s mobile app are automatically enrolled in the loyalty program \u2013 and 90 percent of loyalty customers have their credit card on file. Whenever they use their credit card for an &pizza purchase, they earn coins. There\u2019s no giving their phone number or name, and the friction-free process is something customers appreciate, Burns says.<\/p>\n

The seamless experience also should extend to the operational side as well. At &pizza, Thanx talks to the restaurants\u2019 point-of-sale and online ordering platforms, so there are no extra steps required of store staff. This frees staff to focus on service, speed and hospitality, some of the most important ingredients to stimulating return visits.<\/p>\n

Evolve the Loyalty Program<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

In too many cases, Rugaber says operators launch their loyalty program, and then \u2026 that\u2019s it. The program never changes and becomes rote, predictable and static. There are no exciting rewards such as secret menus to keep things exciting or tech-fueled advancements to make things more seamless or personalized for guests.<\/p>\n

\u201cHistorically, a loyalty program is a check-the-box item, but it should always be evolving and finding ways to grow,\u201d Rugaber says.<\/p>\n

Rugaber suggests routinely testing different options to see what resonates. For instance, a free dessert offer might spur more traffic from loyalty members than a free appetizer, so the more cost-effective option could drive better outcomes.<\/p>\n

Leveraging automation, a pizzeria might send \u201calmost there\u201d messages to nudge guests just shy of a reward to return. In its Loyalty Trend Report 2024, Paytronix recommends sending these offers via e-mail and including images of the reward guests will receive alongside their current point balance. By simply sending that reminder message \u2013 with no additional incentive \u2013 Paytronix helped one quick-service brand achieve a 5.5 percent visit lift.<\/p>\n

DANIEL P. SMITH<\/strong> Chicago-based writer has covered business issues and best practices for a variety of trade publications, newspapers, and magazines.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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