{"id":10042,"date":"2023-11-17T03:30:19","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T09:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.partstown.com\/about-us\/?p=10042"},"modified":"2023-11-20T13:22:30","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T19:22:30","slug":"black-friday-restaurant-ideas-prep-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.partstown.com\/about-us\/black-friday-restaurant-ideas-prep-tips","title":{"rendered":"5 Black Friday Restaurant Promotions & Prep Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to a recent National Retail Federation (NRF) survey<\/a>, more than 182 million Americans are making plans to go shopping on Thanksgiving, Black Friday and into Cyber Monday this year. Moreover, the survey also states that Black Friday was still the most popular in-store shopping day, with 130.7 million people planning to shop on this day. Since the crowds will certainly be out, there could be a steady flow of people coming to your restaurant to either dine in or order takeout. So how can you be prepared for any potential spike in traffic? Better yet, how can you attract those hungry shoppers to your place? If you\u2019re working on a game plan, here are some Black Friday restaurant promotions and prep tips to try this year.<\/p>\n

1. Prepare Your Staff\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Wednesday through Sunday could get hectic, especially if your establishment is close to stores, theaters or entertainment districts. Meet with your cooks, servers and other staff members earlier in the week to discuss a plan and make schedules.<\/p>\n

Make sure to accentuate top-notch care despite how busy things might get. Stress that friendly and quick service is important on Friday and throughout the rest of the weekend. A good experience not only will make patrons feel welcome, but it also might result in good tips.<\/p>\n

2. Create an Incentive to Come<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Retailers are offering plenty of deals and discounts so folks shop at their locations on Black Friday. Since there are a lot of other restaurants competing for service on that day, offering some special Black Friday deals<\/a> could help draw in the crowd. Offering gift cards or free entr\u00e9e vouchers for your restaurant is always an easy incentive. You can either give them away leading up to Black Friday or on the actual day. No matter which route you choose, remember to create some parameters. For instance, only give away gift cards or coupons to orders exceeding a certain dollar amount and limit to one per table.<\/p>\n

If you opt for a giveaway on Black Friday, consider doing a fun doorbuster event. Maybe the first 10 customers get a $20 gift card, and the next 20 get coupons for 20% off. Just remember to include clear disclaimers in your messaging. If you want those gift cards or coupons to be redeemable on the next<\/em> visit, be sure it\u2019s clearly stated.<\/p>\n

3. Partner with a Local Business<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A lot of small shops can get lost in the shuffle among major retailers on Black Friday. See if there is a nearby store you can partner with to attract people to both locations. Here are some ideas you can incorporate:<\/p>\n