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Summer is a great time for restaurants to experiment with their dessert menu. Upselling desserts is a key piece increase restaurant revenue. Here we’ve compiled a few of our favorite summer treats to inspire you towards your own creations.

Cocktails take center stage in the summer months for restaurants, bars and liquor stores and using your advanced knowledge of mixology can help you bring in additional revenue. Instead of just selling your drinks, take the opportunity to interact with your customers and teach them how to make them themselves. This will help to build a relationship with your patrons and ensure they have a good time at your establishment.

Being based in Florida, we here at Quikstone Capital Solutions have a few dishes we’re really fond of and love ordering at our local restaurants. Restaurant owners are best served using local ingredients as they provide freshness and familiarity to their menu. Here are few Florida favorites to inspire you to keep your restaurant menu fresh.

Meal delivery has become one of the biggest trends in the food industry and restaurant owners would be wise to pay close attention. These services offer customers a chance to create a healthy meal within their own home without the need to search for recipes or go grocery shopping. This has started to cut into restaurant revenue as consumers are utilizing these services for family nights and even date nights. Traditionally restaurants have had those markets cornered. While meal delivery may be here to stay, there are several steps restaurant owners can take to ensure they don’t cut too far into their business.

If your restaurant has a great atmosphere, it’s likely that customers visit your establishment to eat, drink, and enjoy the company of friends and family. In reality, the entire experience should take approximately 70 minutes, but the more pleasant your space is, the more you may find that customers prolong their visits. This causes a problem for restaurant owners who want to find balance between creating an appealing space and growing their business by serving as many customers as possible.  Many restaurant owners solve this problem by taking a cue from the nightclub industry.  By creating a separate space where customers can listen to music (either live or recorded) and dance, you can rotate tables in the dining area and make it easy for customers who have already been served to extend their visits.  If you’ve got the space for it there can be no better draw than quality live music.  Local bands can bring their own following and expose your business to customers you may not otherwise reach.  You’ll want to schedule and promote your acts well ahead of time to ensure a smooth process.  Seek out performers who fit the vibe of your restaurant and convey the image you want for your business.