How to Boost Restaurant Sales with Promotions, Coupons, and Loyalty Programs

Why Is Digital Marketing Now Essential for Restaurants?

Competition in the restaurant industry is fierce. Customers have dozens of options at the tap of a button. Restaurants that stand out are those using smart marketing tools to attract new customers and retain existing ones. Taaj provides a complete suite of built-in marketing tools — no external tools or additional costs needed.

Smart Promotional Offers

Buy One Get One Free (BOGO)

Create offers like "Buy 2, get the 3rd free" or "Buy a large pizza, get a free drink." Define participating items and maximum discount, and Taaj automatically applies the offer to qualifying orders.

Quantity-Based Discounts

The more the customer buys, the bigger the discount. Example: 5% off at 200 EGP, 10% at 400 EGP, 15% at 600 EGP. This encourages customers to increase their order value.

Time-Limited Offers

Create Happy Hour offers between 2 and 5 PM. Or Sunday specials. Or discounts for the first 50 orders. Set start and end dates, days of the week, and the system activates and deactivates the offer automatically.

Offers by Order Type

Offer 10% off pickup orders to encourage in-person visits. Or a special discount on the first WhatsApp delivery order. Each order type can have different promotions.

Coupon System

Create unique discount codes customers can share on social media. Set usage limits per coupon — single use or multiple? Set minimum order amounts and expiry dates. Track each coupon's performance from the reports dashboard: how many times used and how much saved.

Gift Cards

Offer digital gift cards in various amounts. A customer buys a card and gives it to a friend or family member — and the recipient uses it to order from your restaurant. This means a new customer discovering your restaurant through a personal recommendation — the most powerful form of marketing.

Loyalty Points Program

How Does It Work?

Every order earns the customer points. For example: 1 point per 10 EGP spent. Or fixed points per order. You set the rules:

• How many points does the customer earn per currency unit?
• What is each point worth when redeemed?
• What is the minimum points required for redemption?
• What is the maximum discount from points?
• When do points expire?

Why Is a Loyalty Program Important?

Acquiring a new customer costs 5x more than retaining an existing one. A loyalty program encourages customers to return again and again to collect and redeem points — increasing visit frequency and customer lifetime value.

Promotional Banners on the Menu

Add attractive promotional images displayed at the top of your digital menu — announce a new dish, special offer, or seasonal event. Set display schedules and rotation with other banners. You can also activate seasonal themes like Ramadan and Eid themes.

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Also read: Creating a Digital Menu | Reports & Analytics | Brand Identity Design