https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog Restaurant marketing ideas, industry trends, technology insights and growth stories for coffee shops, bakeries and restaurants. en-US Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:58:44 GMT https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/parsons-bakery-moves-to-square parsons-bakery-moves-to-square Parsons Bakery moved 48 shops to Square. See what its new setup says about multi location bakery tech, loyalty, mobile ordering, and customer experience. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:58:44 GMT partnerships https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/square-customer-data-restaurant-customer-journeys square-customer-data-restaurant-customer-journeys See what Square’s latest spritz trends reveal about changing customer behavior and how restaurants can turn those signals into smarter customer journeys. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:37:45 GMT square https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/reduce-restaurant-delivery-cancellations reduce-restaurant-delivery-cancellations Why do restaurant delivery orders get cancelled? Learn the common causes and practical ways to improve driver pickup and delivery reliability. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:49:51 GMT delivery-apps https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/per-diem-vs-craver-square-restaurant-app per-diem-vs-craver-square-restaurant-app Compare Per Diem vs Craver for Square restaurants. See how they differ in Square integration, app customization, loyalty, delivery, CRM, and marketing. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:59:58 GMT https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/how-storesync-helps-kino-s-coffee-manage-three-locations how-storesync-helps-kino-s-coffee-manage-three-locations See how Kino’s Coffee uses StoreSync to manage inventory, recipes, costs, schedules, and daily operations across three Illinois locations. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:37:25 GMT partnerships https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/coffee-shop-mobile-app-development-guide coffee-shop-mobile-app-development-guide How to get a mobile app built for your coffee shop: what marketplaces really cost, the four development paths, why native beats a website in a wrapper, and how the website, web ordering, and app work as one Square-connected platform. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT coffee https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/peets-30-coffee-pass-strategy peets-30-coffee-pass-strategy See how Peet’s $30 Cold Brew Pass combines coffee subscriptions, seasonal products, and loyalty to drive repeat visits, plus ideas cafés can use. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:12:21 GMT events https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/blog-coffee-shop-loyalty-program blog-coffee-shop-loyalty-program See how 3 Bean Coffee built a loyalty program for its regulars and increased average order value by 17%, plus ideas other coffee shops can use. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:21:53 GMT loyalty-programs https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/franchise-growth-square-and-per-diem franchise-growth-square-and-per-diem See how The Baked Bear, Degani, and 7 Leaves Cafe use Square and Per Diem to support franchise growth, direct ordering, loyalty, and operations. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT technology https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/how-restaurants-can-improve-employee-retention-with-flexible-benefits how-restaurants-can-improve-employee-retention-with-flexible-benefits Learn how flexible employee benefits can help restaurants retain staff, support hourly teams, and control benefit costs with Pro-Tier. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT partnerships https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/how-to-increase-cafe-weekday-sales-summer how-to-increase-cafe-weekday-sales-summer Discover 6 practical ways to increase weekday sales at your cafe during the summer slump, from catering and local partnerships to loyalty and seasonal planning. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT education https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/google-business-profile-checklist-for-restaurants google-business-profile-checklist-for-restaurants Use this Google Business Profile 12-step checklist to improve your restaurant’s local SEO, update key details, build trust, and attract nearby diners. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT technology https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/restaurant-loyalty-tiered-vs-fixed-rewards restaurant-loyalty-tiered-vs-fixed-rewards Compare tiered rewards and fixed rewards for restaurant loyalty programs. Discover which model drives repeat customers, higher engagement, and long-term growth. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT loyalty-programs https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/best-restaurant-subscription-programs best-restaurant-subscription-programs We studied the top-performing subscription programs on Per Diem. Here are 4 proven plays for designing a café subscription your customers actually pay for. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT memberships https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/restaurant-customer-insights-repeat-business restaurant-customer-insights-repeat-business Learn how restaurant customer insights help you understand guest behavior, improve customer retention, personalize marketing, and drive more repeat business without relying on constant discounts. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT automation https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/gamified-rewards-for-restaurants gamified-rewards-for-restaurants Learn how gamified rewards use customer psychology to increase repeat visits and discover practical tips for creating profitable restaurant loyalty programs. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT customer-loyalty https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/marble-ai-restaurant-operations marble-ai-restaurant-operations Discover how Marble AI founders Aakar Khanna and Arjun Chaliha are helping restaurant groups automate inventory, forecasting, purchasing, and other back of house operations with practical AI.rble Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT artificial-intelligence https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/restaurant-sms-marketing-sender-reputation restaurant-sms-marketing-sender-reputation Keep your restaurant's text messages out of spam. Learn how sender reputation, transactional SMS, and smarter marketing campaigns improve SMS deliverability. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT customer-experience https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/restaurant-push-notification-strategies restaurant-push-notification-strategies See how successful brands use push notifications to increase customer retention with real examples from coffee shops, sandwich chains, sushi restaurants, and more. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT marketing https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/4th-of-july-coffee-shop-marketing-ideas 4th-of-july-coffee-shop-marketing-ideas Get your coffee shop ready for Independence Day with practical 4th of July marketing ideas, holiday promotions, pre order tips, and strategies to increase sales before the holiday weekend. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT events https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/coffee-shop-ecommerce-guide coffee-shop-ecommerce-guide Discover how coffee shops can generate additional revenue through ecommerce. Learn what products to sell, how to launch an online store, and how to drive online sales. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT business https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/how-restaurants-can-attract-gen-alpha how-restaurants-can-attract-gen-alpha Gen Alpha is already influencing where families eat. Learn the food trends, online expectations, and menu preferences restaurants and cafes need to know to attract the next generation of customers. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT trends https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/how-to-create-a-restaurant-website how-to-create-a-restaurant-website Want your restaurant to show up when hungry customers search nearby? Here's exactly what your website needs to rank on Google, step by step. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT restaurants https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/7-features-every-restaurant-loyalty-software-should-have 7-features-every-restaurant-loyalty-software-should-have Most restaurant loyalty programs stop at points. Discover the features that drive repeat visits, customer retention, and long-term growth. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT loyalty-programs https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/juneteenth-marketing-ideas-for-coffee-shops juneteenth-marketing-ideas-for-coffee-shops Discover practical Juneteenth marketing strategies for coffee shops, including promotions, pre-orders, group ordering, community events, SMS campaigns, and customer engagement tips. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT events https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/restaurant-affiliate-marketing-guide restaurant-affiliate-marketing-guide Learn how restaurants can use affiliate marketing to grow app downloads, track campaign performance, and turn partnerships into measurable growth. Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT marketing https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/nra-show-2026-restaurant-tech-takeaways nra-show-2026-restaurant-tech-takeaways What stood out at NRA Show 2026? From loyalty and direct ordering to AI and mobile apps, here is what restaurant operators discussed and why enterprise strategies are reaching independent brands. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT events https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/how-to-increase-repeat-orders-for-restaurants how-to-increase-repeat-orders-for-restaurants Learn how to increase repeat orders for your restaurant using loyalty programs, mobile ordering, personalized promotions, customer retention strategies, and direct ordering tools. Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT business https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/dutch-bros-loyalty-program-transaction-engine dutch-bros-loyalty-program-transaction-engine Dutch Bros is using mobile ordering, seasonal campaigns, breakfast expansion, and app engagement to turn its loyalty program into a major driver of restaurant transactions and repeat visits. Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT technology https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/mothers-day-restaurant-campaigns mothers-day-restaurant-campaigns See how Per Diem merchants are promoting Mother’s Day 2026 through seasonal specials, loyalty campaigns, workshops, gift bundles, and app based customer engagement. Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT promotions https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/website-builder-for-restaurants-using-square-pos website-builder-for-restaurants-using-square-pos What should a website do for restaurants using Square POS? Learn the key features that help you keep menus in sync, improve ordering flow, and build a better customer experience online. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT development https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/what-makes-customers-reorder-restaurant-app what-makes-customers-reorder-restaurant-app Discover what actually makes customers reorder from a restaurant app. Learn how checkout speed, push timing, and loyalty impact repeat orders. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT customer-loyalty https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/improve-bakery-peak-hour-operations improve-bakery-peak-hour-operations Struggling with crowding during peak hours? Learn how bakeries can improve operations, reduce parking congestion, and serve more customers without expanding space. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT operational-efficiency https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/starbucks-is-simplifying-its-menu starbucks-is-simplifying-its-menu Starbucks is simplifying its menu while keeping customization. Learn what coffee shops can take from this shift and how to design menus that improve speed, consistency, and repeat orders. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT menu-engineering https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/spring-menu-trends-ingredients-2026 spring-menu-trends-ingredients-2026 Discover the 3 spring menu ingredients driving sales for Starbucks, Dunkin, and Dutch Bros in 2026. Learn how to use them to boost orders, increase repeat visits, and create high-demand seasonal menus. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT trends https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/restaurant-catering-playbook restaurant-catering-playbook Learn how to build a successful catering program for your restaurant. From menu design and pricing to local outreach and repeat orders, this guide covers what actually works. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT restaurants https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/starbucks-loyalty-program-for-coffee-shops starbucks-loyalty-program-for-coffee-shops Learn how coffee shops can build a Starbucks-level loyalty program using tiers, challenges, and rewards to increase repeat visits and customer spend without expensive tools. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT customer-loyalty https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/best-square-pos-apps-pizza-shops best-square-pos-apps-pizza-shops Find the best mobile ordering apps for pizza shops using Square POS. Compare features, loyalty tools, delivery options, and see which app helps drive repeat orders. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT restaurants https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/how-to-grow-coffee-shop-new-york how-to-grow-coffee-shop-new-york Learn how to grow a coffee shop in New York with practical strategies on costs, operations, customer habits, and ordering systems. Simple, proven ways to increase repeat customers and daily sales in NYC. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT environment https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/dunkin-national-proposal-day-marketing-strategy dunkin-national-proposal-day-marketing-strategy Learn how Dunkin’s National Proposal Day campaign turned a simple idea into a high-impact marketing moment and how indie bakeries can use similar strategies to drive sales and engagement. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT events https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/5-ways-restaurants-can-improve-catering-delivery-for-large-orders 5-ways-restaurants-can-improve-catering-delivery-for-large-orders 5 ways to improve catering delivery for large orders. Set delivery zones, handle large orders better, reduce delays, and create a more reliable experience. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT delivery-apps https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/independent-restaurants-mobile-ordering-app-features independent-restaurants-mobile-ordering-app-features Independent restaurants are launching their own mobile ordering apps to simplify customer ordering and build direct relationships. Here are three key things restaurant owners should look for when choosing the right ordering platform. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT mobile https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/simones-kitchen-direct-online-ordering simones-kitchen-direct-online-ordering See how Simone’s Kitchen uses direct online ordering, a strong website experience, and popular menu items to create a smooth path from browsing to repeat orders. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT hospitality https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/restaurant-order-management-updates-2026 restaurant-order-management-updates-2026 Discover new Per Diem order management updates designed to help restaurants handle the spring rush with order pacing, prep time controls, and Busy Mode. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT operational-efficiency https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/st-patricks-day-restaurant-promotion-ideas st-patricks-day-restaurant-promotion-ideas Looking for St. Patrick’s Day promotion ideas for your restaurant? Try these 10 creative marketing ideas to boost traffic, online orders, and guest engagement. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT promotions https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/what-coffee-shops-can-learn-from-dutch-bros what-coffee-shops-can-learn-from-dutch-bros Dutch Bros has become one of the fastest growing coffee chains in the United States by rethinking drinks, convenience, and customer experience. Here are six lessons independent coffee shops can learn from its rise. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT customer-experience https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/how-bakery-ordering-app-simplifies-custom-cake-orders how-bakery-ordering-app-simplifies-custom-cake-orders Custom cake orders often get lost in DMs and phone calls. Learn how a bakery ordering app simplifies customization, scheduling, and confirmations while improving customer experience and operational efficiency. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT mobile https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/restaurant-severe-weather-checklist restaurant-severe-weather-checklist A practical winter storm checklist for restaurants and coffee shops covering communication, delivery shifts, menu strategy, staff planning, and operational readiness during blizzards. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT business https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/chipotle-ai-retention-strategy chipotle-ai-retention-strategy Chipotle’s AI loyalty strategy highlights a major shift in restaurant growth toward retention, personalization, and owned ordering. Explore how the restaurant growth stack is evolving and how independent operators can adopt chain level loyalty and AI tools to drive repeat visits. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT artificial-intelligence https://www.tryperdiem.com/blog/partners-coffee-williamsburg-bedford-ave partners-coffee-williamsburg-bedford-ave Partners Coffee opens its newest cafe at 145 Bedford Ave in Williamsburg. Explore how the NYC coffee brand continues expanding with strong sourcing, refined operations, and mobile ordering across locations. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT growth