The hustle of the holiday season is upon us, and that means people are going to be out and about either traveling or shopping. With this increase in foot traffic, it marks the perfect opportunity for your restaurant to establish some holiday offers either through marketing or a loyalty program. During the holidays, customers are going to be looking for convenience and ease when it comes to their restaurant experience. But don't forget the festivities that make this holiday season special, so here are some tips on how to make sure your restaurant is more festive this holiday season.

Decorate

This first one is easy, decorate your restaurant to its entirety. This is not only fun for your customers but for your employees as well. From fake snow all the way to fancy lights, we may see decorating houses this year. Some might even venture into throwing an event where they host a snowball fight. Don't live in an area where it snows? You can really impress with bringing in fake snow as a featured event.

Themed Photo Booth

Nowadays, with cell phones having a plethora of cameras and settings, you can provide a small array of props for customers to have an impromptu photo booth. This is a great little detail that can entertain large parties that come in together while you're pulling tables together for them.

Seasonal Items

If your restaurant has an item that only peeks its head out for the holidays, this may stir up some attention. At the same time, there is nothing like holiday food and drinks from the sweet honey spiral ham to the wonders of hot cocoa and the taste of egg nog. Having these additional items will bring the holidays to life inside your restaurant.

Family Friendly

This is not a decoration but more of the preparation of the waiting room and staff. Learning how to be prepared for much larger parties and comfortably seat them will make families traveling together much more comfortable. Not only does this help out your customers, making them feel welcomed and at home but puts less stress on your employees who may have to sit and take care of larger families coming to dine with you.

Play Seasonal Music

Whether your customers are waiting for an arrangement to be made or simply walking to their table, everyone loves to hear holiday music. Softly playing holiday music can simply fill even an undecorated room with the feeling of the holiday season. It the minor details that customers will appreciate like this that will increase not only the festivities but the experience you are creating for them.

Give Back

The holiday season is always about making other people feel appreciated and wanted. What better way to do this and create an atmosphere of that holiday feeling with getting involved with a local charity. Doing this will not only allow your restaurant to raise money and awareness for a good cause but also help out and give back to the community that is running to your tables for a meal. You might be familiar with charities in your community if not do not be afraid to ask your employees and poll your customers.

Encourage Staff To Dress Up

During the holiday season, individuals celebrate different things at different times. Encouraging your staff to wear festive yet appropriate attire. Not only does this allow for some diversity, but it incorporates all traditions of the holiday season. This brings an atmosphere of the holidays to another level and gets everyone excited and involved. Also, it provides conversational topics for customers and staff to share, bringing everyone together.

Host A Special Event

With days like black Friday and longer than normal days for your local malls, this might be something that brings in a different crowd. Potentially a midnight brunch or an earlier than normal breakfast for those that are up before the sun or never went to sleep before going out to do their holiday shopping. This could be something that fills your restaurant with an atmosphere of sizzling holiday cheer that only the true dedicated holiday deal shopper can bring.