Fall has come, meaning many local bars and restaurants will be closing down as the summer season comes to an end. If you keep your doors open during the off-season, you understand the struggle of trying to attract customers when business inevitably slows down.
To help make it through the off-season, we’re going to go over some of the best ways to keep busy during these off months.
Sometimes it takes money to make money. You’re going to have to offer incentives to bring people in when you’re not bustling with customers. Whether it be discounts on beverages with a purchase of a meal, or buy one get one.
Draw on some creativity, and find what you can give away without cutting into your profit margins too heavily. You can use your POS system to look into your food profits.
Remember your locals?
The sad reality is when your business is at it’s most profitable during the peak seasons, locals tend to shy away. Since you’re so busy, regulars and those who live in town probably haven’t stopped by in a long time.
Take advantage of your downtime and reach out to the locals. Run specials around holidays, and try to engage the townies. People who live in town need a break from the woes of life. Attract them in a nice meal they won’t have to cook.
Here are some great email campaign topics you can run during the off season to attract customers.
Sending out email campaigns to draw in cold visitors with your steamy, hot piping food is one of the best ways to draw in customers.
We’ve done blogs talking about promoting yourself on Pinterest and Instagram, and you should step up with your social media presence during the slow season. Use this time to capitalize on reminding your customers how awesome your business is and why they should visit.
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