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What is Paytronix CXP?

Combining online ordering, loyalty, omnichannel messaging, AI insights, and payments in one platform. Paytronix delivers relevant, personal experiences, at scale, that help improve your entire digital marketing funnel by creating amazing frictionless experiences.

A Complete Customer Experience Platform
Online Ordering
Acquire new customers and capture valuable data with industry leading customization features.
Loyalty
Encourage More visits and higher spend with personalized promotions based on individual activity and preferences.
CRM
Build great customer relationships with relevant personal omnichannel campaigns delivered at scale.
Artificial Intelligence
Leverage the most data from the most customer transactions to power 1:1 marketing campaigns and drive revenue.
Payments
Drive brand engagement by providing fast, frictionless guest payments.

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Paytronix CXP Solutions

We use data, customer experience expertise, and technology to solve everyday restaurant and convenience store challenges.

Contactless Experiences
Accommodate your guests' changing preferences by providing safe, efficient service whether dining-in or taking out.
Customer Insights
Collect guest data and analyze behaviors to develop powerful targeted campaigns that produce amazing results.
Marketing Automation
Create and test campaigns across channels and segments to drive loyalty, incremental visits, and additional revenue.
Mobile Experiences
Provide convenient access to your brand, menus and loyalty program to drive retention with a branded or custom app.

Subscriptions
Create a frictionless, fun way to reward your most loyal customers for frequent visits and purchases while normalizing revenues.
Employee Dining
Attract and retain your employees with dollar value or percentage-based incentives and tiered benefits.
Order Experience Builder
Create powerful interactive, and appealing online menus that attract and acquire new customers simply and easily.

Multi-Unit Restaurant

Loyalty Programs
High-impact customizable programs that increase spend, visit, and engagement with your brand.
Online Ordering
Maximize first-party digital sales with an exceptional guest experience.
Integrations
Launch your programs with more than 450 existing integrations.

Small to Medium Restaurants

Loyalty Programs
Deliver the same care you do in person with all your digital engagements.
Online Ordering
Drive more first-party orders and make it easy for your crew.

Convenience Stores

Loyalty Programs
Digital transformations start here - get to know your guests.
Online Ordering
Add a whole new sales channel to grow your business - digital ordering is in your future.
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How an Online Ordering System Goes Hand-In-Hand with Loyalty

How an Online Ordering System Goes Hand-In-Hand with Loyalty

Combining a digital restaurant ordering system and a loyalty program is not just about consolidating your tech stack for easier operations. It's about creating a holistic experience that resonates with customers, driving both satisfaction and sales. 

These integrated systems foster a sense of belonging and appreciation among customers, encouraging repeat visits, customer retention, and enhancing customer lifetime value. This blog examines the various advantages of integrating online ordering and loyalty. If you're looking for ways to supercharge your guest experience, read on. 

IMPROVE CUSTOMER LOYALTY AND RETENTION 

Integrating online ordering with a loyalty program is a strategic approach aimed at bolstering customer retention. By providing a cohesive experience from placing an order to receiving rewards, this system markedly improves the customer journey, encouraging them to return. 

Such integration taps into the psychological benefits of loyalty programs, where customers feel valued and rewarded for their patronage, fostering a sense of loyalty and attachment to your brand. It’s an emotional connection crucial for customer retention, as customers are more likely to choose your establishment over competitors when they associate it with positive rewards and recognition. 

This streamlined approach also makes it more likely for customers to choose your business in a competitive market, not only by meeting their expectations but also greatly improving their satisfaction and making your business their first choice.

INTEGRATING LOYALTY WITH ONLINE ORDERS: THE PUMP N PANTRY SUCCESS STORY 

Take for example Pump N Pantry. By combining online ordering with a loyalty rewards program, this Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain boosted both in-store traffic and online sales. The goal was to improve the customer experience by offering rewards with every purchase, redeemable for various items or special deals. 

Just over a year after launching, the program attracted 6,000 members, with online orders constituting 20% of overall sales. 

So, let’s look at how these systems work together to benefit your business and why you should consider implementing them. 

MAKE IT EASY TO ORDER DIRECT AND BE A LOYAL CUSTOMER 

Making it straightforward for customers to order directly and engage with your loyalty program is key. Here are four steps to achieve this: 

  1. Refine your online ordering system: Ensure your website and app are easy to use, with clear menus and quick checkout. 
  2. Integrate loyalty features: Embed loyalty program signup and rewards visibility into the ordering process—and make it easy to sign up! 
  3. Personalize customer interactions: Use data for personalized recommendations and remember past orders for quick reordering. 
  4. Incentivize direct orders: Provide special discounts or extra loyalty points for direct orders and make reward redemption straightforward. 

By adopting these streamlined approaches, you can make direct ordering more appealing, encouraging customer loyalty and retention. 

ACCESS AND USE CONSUMER TRENDS DATA FROM YOUR ONLINE ORDERING SYSTEM 

Understanding your customers is key to building lasting relationships. Online ordering systems provide a treasure trove of behavioral data, revealing valuable insights into customer preferences and buying habits. You can, for instance, see which items are most popular, what times of day customers order the most, and even identify emerging trends. 

Consumer trends data also lets you predict customer behavior and tailor your loyalty program accordingly. For example, if you see a spike in orders for salads during lunchtime, you could offer a targeted discount on healthy menu items. This proactive approach demonstrates your understanding of customer needs and strengthens their loyalty. 

Furthermore, you can use data gleaned from online ordering to craft targeted marketing campaigns and targeted promotions. We’ve seen convenience stores send birthday offers based on past purchases or suggest complementary items based on the customer’s usual orders. This level of personalization shows you care, building stronger connections and encouraging repeat business. 

DELIVER A POSITIVE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE 

A positive customer experience is at the heart of building customer loyalty and retention. Real-time order tracking and clear communications play a crucial role in this, allowing customers to stay informed about their order status from the moment they place it until it arrives. Furthermore, online ordering systems are invaluable for addressing concerns swiftly and effectively, turning potential negative experiences into positive ones. 

Additionally, these platforms offer the capability to suggest items based on a customer's past purchases and preferences. This level of personalization not only delights customers but also encourages additional purchases, enhancing the overall experience and fostering a stronger connection with the brand. 

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR REWARDS PROGRAM 

A rewards program can be a game-changer. By offering exclusive deals and tailored offers, you can lift marketplace conversion and truly "own" the guest. This drives sales and builds a robust, loyal customer base that feels valued and understood. 

A shining example of this strategy in action is Dutch Bros Coffee's transition to a digital restaurant rewards program, which gained 1.4 million members in only a month. Built on the Paytronix platform, the Dutch Bros app uses a points-based system in which customers earn rewards, win contests, and receive the one-of-a-kind, personal Dutch Bros experience in a digital format. 

THE POWER OF INTEGRATING ONLINE ORDERING WITH LOYALTY PROGRAMS 

Combining your online ordering system with a loyalty program does more than just make things convenient. It's a smart strategy that can help keep your customers coming back. By using consumer trends data, you make ordering and getting rewards easy. Providing a superior experience ensures your restaurant or convenience store stands out from the competition. 

Key takeaways: 

  • Synergy enhances customer value: Integrating online ordering with loyalty programs creates a holistic customer experience, increasing satisfaction and encouraging repeat visits. 
  • Proven success: Case studies like Pump N Pantry demonstrate how integration boosts sales and deepens customer relationships. 
  • Strategic for retention: A unified system from ordering to rewards significantly improves the customer journey, making your business the preferred choice. 
  • Psychological benefits boost loyalty: Loyalty programs make customers feel valued, fostering a deeper brand attachment and encouraging repeat business. 
  • Data-driven personalization: Using data from online orders allows for personalized marketing and promotions, strengthening customer loyalty. 
  • Positive customer experience is key: Features like real-time order tracking and targeted recommendations enhance the customer experience and loyalty. 
  • Impactful rewards programs: Effective rewards programs, as shown by Dutch Bros Coffee, can rapidly expand customer membership and engagement. 

READY TO INTEGRATE ONLINE ORDERING WITH A SUPERIOR LOYALTY PROGRAM? 

Paytronix offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to help restaurants and convenience stores enhance their online ordering systems and loyalty programs. With our advanced technology and insights drawn from industry-leading case studies, Paytronix is ready to help you take your business to the next level.

Whether it’s improving customer loyalty and retention, accessing valuable consumer trends, or simply providing a positive customer experience, Paytronix has the tools you need to succeed. 

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