Technology

P.F. Chang’s new system provides real-time guest communication

P.F. Chang’s will have the ability to message members of its guest loyalty program in real time through a new software package that ties together the casual chain’s backend web capabilities.

The new system will also support the loyalty program of Chang’s fast-casual sister brand, Pei Wei Asian Diner.

“Communication is key to building and maintaining strong customer relations,” said Jim Umberger, vice president of interactive and loyalty marketing for Chang’s. “In the past, we’ve relied heavily on replicated data and our CRM system for guest communications.” The new system “gives us the real time information that allows P.F. Chang’s to communicate in ways we haven’t before.”

He did not provide an example, but similar systems can handle processes like instant communication with a guest who’s ordered a particular item or registered a bad experience through a feedback mechanism.

The new system is provided by Neuron ESB.

Members help make our journalism possible. Become a Restaurant Business member today and unlock exclusive benefits, including unlimited access to all of our content. Sign up here.

Multimedia

Exclusive Content

Leadership

Restaurants bring the industry's concerns to Congress

Neary 600 operators made their case to lawmakers as part of the National Restaurant Association’s Public Affairs Conference.

Financing

Podcast transcript: Virtual Dining Brands co-founder Robbie Earl

A Deeper Dive: What is the future of digital-only concepts? Earl discusses their work to ensure quality and why focusing on restaurant delivery works.

Financing

In the fast-casual sector, Chipotle laps Panera Bread

The Bottom Line: The two fast-casual restaurant pioneers have diverged over the past five years, as the burrito chain has thrived while Panera hit a wall. Here's why.

Trending

More from our partners