Showing posts with label regulars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label regulars. Show all posts

Monday, February 22, 2021

Keeping Diners Warm

This is not the season to eat outside , yet many restaurants have no choice but to offer it to during these pandemic days. It's the only way to bring in a few bucks. No it's not good, especially on snowy days but there is a solution - add a three season porch enclosure. It'll help in more ways than one.

I recently discovered 4 Track By DIY Porch Enclosures, in Mountainside , New Jersey. The company exclusively makes three season rooms for homes , however these can also be fitted over any eatery's outdoor deck or terrace to create protected space. What makes the enclosures unique is their vinyl memory film.

As you can see, it's a sturdy and unbreakable. It's not like a regular glass window enclosure where there could be possible breakage. This is really neat. Imagine eating outside on a windy day when there's all sorts of stuff flying around. Eating inside one of these enclosures ensures a meal where branches and leaves won't become part of the main course or dessert.  The vinyl memory film can be tinted as well, letting diners eat without any glare from bright sunlight.

One of the biggest pluses in installing one of these three season porch enclosures is that it ensures more space.  There's no worry of being seated close to anyone (hence the reason I eat outdoors). The new closed in space is perfect for bringing back those loyal customers who just don't want to eat outside or inside with groups of strangers. A few extra feet of space is all the difference between keeping the restaurant going or losing it for good. Another reason any restaurant should install a three season porch enclosure is that they can start having larger gatherings like showers and small parties. again. These are the backbone to any place because they bring in the most money. Install one of these three season porch enclosures and there will be bookings once again and a better cash flow. 

Restaurant owners , please consider calling 4 Track DIY Porch Enclosures at 908-228-9600 or contact at www.porchenclosuresdiy.com. They will make a world of difference in getting back on track and making more money. 



Thursday, September 6, 2012

Restaurants Catering To You

Restaurants know their regulars.Its a fact whether it's a high end joint or your local diner. Waitstaff know when diners  like their  rolls hot or if they prefer mashed potatoes or fries. In a way it's a good thing. Eating out is a pampering experience. It's extra nice when a favorite eatery pampers a custom even more either by remembering his or her preferences or even just a name.

This was the subject of an article in yesterday's New York Times Dining section. Suzanne Craig interviewed various restaurant staff throughout Manhattan on the subject. She found that some restauranteurs classify their diners by various categories. Most diners are regulars and staff know whether these regulars live within a few blocks or travel there to eat a favorite dish. Staff cater to their quirks whether  it eating only the ends or bread or requiring only Coke to drink. Frequent visitors can also have their spending habits tracked as well, from their drinks selections to their choice of meats.In a way this is helpful in helping the owner know what to buy and what dishes are popular and on what days,.

Familiarity can breed contempt however. Owners know what visitors like to camp out or linger for hours over dessert and coffee. These table hoggers usually wind up being placed in an uncomfortable table during their next visit.WW stands for wine whales, those who drink more than one bottle. Those who scarf down the free appetizers and leave are usually categorized as SFN something for nothing.There are also other derogatory abbreviations however they newspaper couldn't print them. I'm sure there's one for those stingy tippers  also.

Restaurants have always had a reputation of treating their regulars like royalty. It does pay off. Treat them right, give in to their whims and get a loyal customer.There's nothing better than that,.