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operationsHospitality Technology··1 min·For: GM, Owner, F&B, Ops

QSR Service Is Getting Faster But Less Hospitable

A new Intouch Insight report finds that while QSR service times have improved by a full minute, brand loyalty is at risk due to a decline in staff friendliness and human engagement.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Balance operational speed with human engagement to avoid a 'transactional gap' where efficiency feels cold to guests.
  2. 2Focus on staff friendliness and greetings, as neutral service drops satisfaction scores from nearly 99% to roughly 87%.
  3. 3Manage the perception of wait times through engagement; guests report lower satisfaction when they feel ignored, even if actual service times are fast.

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Source: Hospitality Technology

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