If someone never visited a restaurant on a particular day of week, can we change that behavior and drive them to do so? That was a question we faced when taking on the task of increasing Sunday visits to our Client’s restaurants earlier this year.
The Power (and ROI) of Telling Customers Thank You
Our latest controlled marketing experiment reveals the results of a recent holiday campaign for one of our restaurant clients. We decided to test the impact of a thank-you email to customers on dining behavior. Our test showed that this simple gesture led to a whopping 24.73% increase in net sales within just 24 hours for […]
Harnessing Nostalgia to Boost Customer Loyalty: Wendy’s Tribute to “Where’s the Beef?”
As a digital marketing agency constantly exploring innovative strategies for our clients, we couldn’t help but admire Wendy’s recent homage to its iconic “Where’s the Beef?” advertising campaign. Launched 40 years ago during the 1984 Super Bowl, this campaign left an indelible mark on pop culture and became synonymous with the fast-food chain’s brand identity. […]
15% Sales Lift Powered By Segmented Offer Strategy
Response Labs helped Blaze Pizza surpass a goal of incremental sales increase during the typically slow month of August. Blaze Pizza is a contemporary and vibrant fast-casual restaurant, known for its innovative and customizable approach to build-your-own artisanal pizzas. Our charge was to come up with a strategy that could generate 8-10% of incremental sales […]
Five Ways Restaurants Can Leverage Back-to-School Marketing
As the summer winds down and the scent of fresh school supplies fills the air, it’s a clear sign that back-to-school season is upon us. For restaurant marketers, this bustling time presents a golden opportunity to connect with families, students, and educators looking for convenient and satisfying dining options. To ensure you make the most […]
Using Campaigns to Confirm RFM Segmentation
If you’ve been following along with our blog recently, you’ve heard all about the exciting RFM work we’re executing for Bloomin’ Brands’ own Outback Steakhouse. While we have touched on how the RFM analysis is generated and ways to use it, in this post we touch on using campaigns to confirm RFM segmentation. Understanding why […]
Increase Dining Frequency During COVID-19 With This Customer Insight
How soon a customer dines at your restaurant after it reopens may indicate when they’ll dine again–here’s how to use that data to get them to return to you.
[Newsletter] Into The Unknown: Planning For The Months Ahead
Our newsletter from June 2020 highlights planning for the unknown & the value of marketers to lead the way. Plus, 4 keys to restaurant marketing & CCPA.
Consumer Experience During COVID-19 for Restaurant Takeout and Delivery
Consumer experience during COVID-19 for restaurant takeout and delivery shows signs of promise, insight and surprise based on our May 2020 survey.
Restaurant Marketing During COVID-19: The 4 Keys to Success
Restaurant marketing during COVID-19 is a daunting challenge. Our survey of consumers unveiled 4-keys to success for QSR & FSR marketers.