Thanksgiving is a busy time for restaurants, so planning is important in order to maximize your revenue. Make sure you have enough staff on hand to handle the increased business and that your kitchen is prepared for the holiday rush. Here are five tips to help you increase your restaurant revenue this Thanksgiving.

Include Traditional Favorites

Putting together a Thanksgiving menu that includes all of the traditional favorites and some of your creations is a great way to draw customers to your restaurant. You may also consider offering family meals that include an entire Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings.

Offer Thanksgiving To-Go

For those who do not wish to dine in but are looking for an easy way to provide their family with a traditional Thanksgiving meal, assembling a full family-style dinner that can be taken to-go may be just the thing for them. Take-out and delivery have never been more in-demand than now, and Thanksgiving dinner is just another way to capitalize.

Create Holiday Meal Kits

One of the biggest deterrents to cooking a full-scale Thanksgiving dinner is the shopping that is involved. Assembling a meal kit that includes all the ingredients and instructions for creating a perfect Thanksgiving dinner could be a big winner with your customers.

Amp Up Your Dessert Cart

Desserts are one of the best ways to upsell customers and increase your average order. Creating some holiday-themed sweet treats to add to your dessert cart can help you meet revenue goals even if your seating capacity is limited.

Seasonal Drink Menu

Specialty beverages are another great way to increase your average bill. There are endless ideas online for both fall and winter drinks. Coming up with your own creations, both hot and cold, can add more than just a few dollars to your average order.

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