The ABC’s to Getting Your Establishment Ready for the Holiday Rush

So, you’ve made it to December – great! That means you’re almost done for the year, but it also means the holiday season is here. This is a very busy time for restaurants. In fact, the National Restaurant Association survey notes that 77 percent of consumers cope with holiday demands by letting restaurants do some of their cooking during the holiday weeks. With this uptick in business, there are three things independent restaurants should watch out for this season to ensure your business is prepared to meet the holiday demand.

A - Account for Extra Foot TrafficIf you haven’t already planned for the rush, you should start now to get your operation ready for the last weeks of the year. One of the highest priorities for the holiday season should be ensuring you have proper coverage. Getting the holiday work calendar out as soon as possible is one way to make sure that you’re prepared in case someone on your team calls out. Having your employees on board for the holidays and…