Loyalty Trumps Promos for Many Restaurant Visitors

42% of consumers are loyal to their favorite restaurants and will go to them regardless of whether or not they have a promotion, details The NPD Group in a new report. Even so, about one-quarter describe themselves as switching around based on promotions, while another 9% go where it’s cheapest. The findings come soon after separate results from the researchers showing that restaurant visits are becoming less deal-driven. That study suggested that restaurants introduce new deals, but also focus on customer loyalty. (more…)