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Restauration et divertissement ont toujours été étroitement liés. Dans les complexes indoor, ce lien devient plus stratégique que jamais. À mesure que les clients recherchent des lieux capables de réunir plusieurs envies au même endroit, l’offre food ne complète plus seulement l’activité : elle participe pleinement à la valeur perçue du lieu, au panier moyen et à la rentabilité globale. Si beaucoup d’établissements ont déjà intégré une offre de restauration, peu l’ont encore pensée comme une vraie composante du parcours client. Or, proposer de quoi boire ou manger sur place ne suffit pas toujours à faire de la restauration une partie naturelle de l’expérience. L’intégrer pleinement au parcours devient une étape indispensable pour renforcer à la fois l’expérience vécue et la performance du lieu.

If, in 2016, almost 70% of payments were still made in cash, this figure has fallen to around 40% in less than 10 years. This changeover is far from neutral for the retail sector, and particularly for the catering industry, where payment structures the service as much as the organization. Peak hour throughput, queues, cash register management, reliability of figures, lunchtime experience: the choice of payment method weighs heavily on the entire operation. Should we continue to manage cash "as before", or rethink the cash-in system to make it smoother and more efficient? Behind this question lie operational, logistical and financial issues that have a direct impact on the performance (and profitability) of your establishments.

With 3 million climbers and 10 million admissions to venues by 2024, indoor climbing is enjoying rapid, sustainable growth. The 2024 Olympic Games effect has reinforced the momentum, with +17 % in attendance in September, driven in particular by 15-25 year-olds and urban areas. But behind the growth, the market is becoming denser and competition is intensifying. This article offers a comprehensive analysis of the trends and solutions needed to structure a competitive model in a more competitive environment.

Just because payment comes at the end of the journey doesn't mean it doesn't have an impact on the customer experience. Contactless, wallets, QR codes, prepaid cards... some uses are already well established among your customers, while others are making rapid progress. Some futuristic solutions still look like something out of a spy movie, but could soon become a reflex. The idea is not to offer everything, but to choose the solutions that really support your restaurant. Let's take a look at them together, to help you anticipate the uses to which they will be put by 2026.

How can you fill your venue in December and keep your customers in January? By planning your marketing actions now! The festive season is a pivotal time for the foodservice industry. In this comprehensive guide, we share 5 ideas for capturing this momentum without weighing down your organization. Gift cards, advent calendars, email and SMS campaigns, Click & Collect offers for company meals, post-holiday loyalty schemes... all are accessible levers for boosting your end-of-year sales and extending the momentum into January.

"It's the rush!" is a phrase that every restaurateur knows all too well. While peak periods are synonymous with success, if poorly managed, they can quickly become a source of loss: impatient customers, service errors, exhausted teams and reduced margins. To transform these critical moments into opportunities, there are simple solutions to put in place. In this guide, you'll find 5 ways to better manage your peak hours: digital ordering, pre-ordering, real-time communication, customer data... and much more to make your services more fluid and build customer loyalty.

Why does a customer willingly add a €2 cookie when paying online but hesitate to take a dessert at the table when the waiter suggests it? Why does contactless payment increase sales by 15% compared with cash? Behind these reactions lie well-known psychological biases: the pain of payment, loss aversion, social proof, the surprise effect... In this article, we show you how to activate them (with finesse) to smooth the experience, boost your sales and reinforce loyalty. All without overloading your teams.

Dark kitchen, food court, vente à emporter… Ces formats se multiplient, mais lequel choisir pour rester rentable et agile en 2026 ? Coûts, organisation, outils à prévoir : on passe tout au crible pour vous aider à y voir clair. Que vous lanciez un nouveau concept ou que vous cherchiez à optimiser l’existant, cet article vous donne les clés pour choisir un modèle rentable, adapté à votre fonctionnement… et à vos clients. En bonus : les points à surveiller, les erreurs à éviter, et des pistes concrètes pour structurer votre activité avec les bons outils. À lire avant de vous lancer.

Have you set up a loyalty program, but don't know if it really works? Or are you still hesitating to launch one? This guide will help you take stock.
We review what works (and what's best to stop), which tools to use according to your format, the right times to collect data, and 5 automations to activate tomorrow.
Bonus: a clear checklist for structuring your loyalty strategy step by step, and making it a real driver of profitability for your restaurant.

Stamped loyalty cards have had their day. Forgotten, lost or unused, it no longer meets the expectations of your customers, nor the realities of the field. In 2025, building loyalty effectively means relying on data. With a digital system, you can identify your customers, automate reminders, personalize your offers... and finally know what your program is earning you. There's no need to work in the dark: you can track, adjust and build lasting loyalty. In this article, we show you how to say goodbye to paper and turn loyalty into a real lever for increasing your sales.

What's in store for the foodservice industry in 2025? From AI revolutionizing the customer experience to the comeback of dark kitchens, personalized menus and sustainable food, the sector continues to transform. Discover the major trends that will shape the year ahead: technological innovations, new customer expectations, business strategies... This guide gives you all the keys you need to anticipate developments and prepare the future of your establishment. A must-read if you want to stay ahead of the curve (and even ahead of the game)!

Customer loyalty is the lifeblood of the restaurant business. But let's be honest: not all loyalty programs are created equal. Want your customers to come back? Give them a clear and immediate reason to do so. In this article, we share 3 simple ways to turn your program into a real regulars' magnet. Points pools, cashback, promotions, gifts: discover concrete solutions that boost your sales while strengthening customer relations. Ready to build loyalty the smart way? Read on.