As we are another week closer to the much awaited festive season, it is time to make more tangible plans with regards to your Christmas operations. With increased foot traffic and special events at your restaurant – agility is a key element as you prepare to dive into the holiday season. To make the most out of it – it’s time to look at your service hours.
Tip 3: Adjust your service hours for the festive season
Whether you are extending your hours, introducing a special New Year’s Day brunch, or hosting another special event for Christmas – it is critical to make sure your customers know. By adding special service hours or events directly to your booking management software, you can make sure that your new operating hours are visible to all customers as they make their booking.
How can changing service hours help?
Adjusting to different hours can be a game-changer for your restaurant’s sales this festive season. Here’s why it’s certainly worth making the adjustment and being slightly more flexible this time of the year:
Meet the demand: Christmas is a time when customers expect every outing to be a special one. So by offering extended hours, not to cut their evening short, or incorporating special services like holiday brunches – you can easily cater to those looking for unforgettable dining experiences.
Manage customers expectations: The customers will be instantly informed of the changes in your operating hours, ensuring that no one misses the new schedule and everyone has very clear expectations to avoid disappointment.
Try it on Tableo:
Using your booking reservations system you can quickly update your service hours on your booking widget, making it simple for customers to see when you’re open and available. You can also use Tableo to directly promote special holiday events as the customers are making their booking, to encourage them to pre-book for maybe even an extra evening back at your restaurant.
Why it matters:
By adjusting your service hours, you create more opportunities for guests to dine with you during the busiest season of the year. Here’s how it can benefit your restaurant:
Boost your profitability: More hours in a day means more guests will be able to indulge in your special holiday menu this season. And that in turn, translates to more profit.
Appeal to tourists in your city: With many tourists visiting your city, by keeping your updated operating hours available throughout their booking you are ensuring that it isn’t just the locals and regulars that are informed of your new schedule.
Extra marketing push: Highlighting unique holiday events like festive tasting menus or New Year’s Eve celebrations can create excitement and encourage early bookings for the full house on the day!
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So let’s recap…
…service hours adjusted!
With Tableo, you are now officially three steps closer to making this holiday season the most profitable one yet. All without unnecessary stress and panic. And if you haven’t made adjustments just yet – don’t forget to put them on your to-do list, as we wrap up our next tip on how to leverage your mailing list to promote festive offers!
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