Get Customers Into My Restaurant

If you’re opening a new restaurant, or own an existing one, you’re probably asking yourself how to get customers into my restaurant. Assuming you’ve already got excellent food and a pleasing décor, there are several ways to attract customers to you.

How To Get Customers Into My Restaurant #1: Cold Call Local Businesses

Drop by all the local businesses in a two to three mile radius of your business. Deliver copies of your menus to the receptionist, and offer a brief business spiel: “My new deli would be a perfect place for your employees to go during their lunch hour. We offer healthy foods served quickly” or, “When employees are tired after a long day of work, I hope they’ll consider coming to my steakhouse. It’s got a soothing atmosphere, and we serve all the comfort foods they probably don’t have time to cook.”

How To Get Customers Into My Restaurant #2: Offer A Deal

Two-for-the-price-of-one offers are always a good idea. They give friends a chance to explore a new hangout for a decent price. You might also want to consider offering a free dessert or appetizer.

How To Get Customers Into My Restaurant #3: Give Them A Reason To Come Back

If people will rearrange their entire vacation schedules to fly on airlines that give them frequent flyer miles, they’ll certainly be willing to drive a mile or two extra for a restaurant that gives them incentives for being a returning customer. You can start small—after their third meal, they get a free baseball cap or water bottle—and get bigger—maybe offer the tenth meal (value $20 or less) is on the house.

There is a lot of competition in the restaurant business these days, but these tips will give you the boost you need to rise above your competitors.

Most new restaurants close their doors within the first year. That is a horrific statistic. Too many hard working individuals are losing their money, and their dreams, due to a lack of specific information.

If you are thinking about opening your own restaurant, or struggling to make your current restaurant profitable, please read this FREE report: "The Restaurant Industry's Dirty Little Secrets.

One particular restaurant failure caused me to write down this information. I knew there was just one or two things I could have told those rookie owners that would have made a difference. Unfortunately, I didn't get the chance. To read more about that incident, click here

Today's Independent Restaurant Business Tip

for . Getting ready to open your new restaurant is a busy, frantic time. Don't wait until the last minute to get setup for Interac, ATM, and credit card processors! For some reason the banks and credit card processors aren't in as much of a hurry to open as you are. Make sure you get this process rolling so that you'll be setup for opening day. Far too many restaurants open and say, "I'm sorry, you'll have to pay cash. We have got the processors setup to accept debit or credit cards for a few more days!". Not a great first impression for your restaurant!

Testimonial

Patricia
Thank you for your help. I now feel I have the necessary information to beat the odds and make money with my new restaurant. I have bought and read many books on this subject as I put my plan together. No other writer has come close to helping me the way your did. You are obviously a very compassionate person.
God Bless You for sharing your knowledge in this way
Helen Jury