Restaurants have been hard hit during the Covid-19 pandemic, but the restaurants that have been able to shift and adapt to restrictions — and think outside the box to continue to serve customers have gotten through the summer.
Keep It Warm
Demand for outdoor heaters has risen, and to maintain business, restaurants have also been adding blankets, tented seating, and even plastic igloos for individual parties. Customers are increasingly requesting outdoor seating, and with indoor restrictions continuing through the cold months, making both options comfortable (as well as safe) for guests has become a top priority.
A Winter Menu
Some restaurants are also updating their menus including more hot drinks and creating a more cozy atmosphere. Hot soups in mugs, S’mores trays, and Fondue are all new items restaurants are adding to enhance their guest experience in the colder weather and can make a huge difference without adding major expenses.
Technological advancement without being an expert in Technology or Marketing
For many restaurants, utilizing the inside space is the key focus. Capacity limits have made efficient table turns and reservations a must. Many businesses are turning to technology to support their front of the house, even if they had managed just fine with pen and paper before. BookYa has tools that allow restaurants to easily monitor and manage their capacity and gauge availability. The restaurant can minimise No Shows by using our automated email and SMS reminders and taking deposits and full payments.
BookYa empower restaurateurs to better manage their bookings, diary, and full capacity as well as drive more revenue by powerful marketing, selling tickets, gift cards, increase customer loyalty, increase reviews, online ordering without being an expert in technology or marketing.