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Just when you thought the holiday rush was over, in swoops the next big one: Valentine\u2019s Day. It\u2019s widely known that after Mother\u2019s Day, Valentine\u2019s Day is the second-busiest night for dining out according to the National Restaurant Association<\/a>. In fact, 25 to 30 percent of Americans will head out for a meal on February 14th<\/sup>. And since this Day of Love falls on a Thursday this year, there\u2019s more likelihood people will be celebrating well into the weekend. How can your restaurant make the most of this romantic night (or nights)? Let\u2019s check out several ways you can prep for the lovefest!<\/p>\n

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Plan Early, Plan Well<\/strong><\/h2>\n

 <\/strong>Now is the perfect time to start thinking about the promotions and specials you want to run for Valentine\u2019s Day. The sooner you wrangle your staff to brainstorm ideas (cocktail-making class, anyone?), the sooner you can get those amazing ideas into the world and expose them to your customers. You may even consider offering a free appetizer or dessert with the purchase of a gift card in the weeks leading up to V-Day, as a lot of customers enjoy buying gift cards for their loved ones to use on this special occasion.<\/p>\n

Really amp up your advertising efforts the weekend before Valentine\u2019s Day, spreading the word on all your social media platforms, table cards, and takeout menus. And don\u2019t forget to really push the importance of a reservation\u2014preferably one that can be booked online.<\/p>\n

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Never Fear A Theme<\/strong><\/h2>\n

 <\/strong>Diners love a good theme, especially one around as fun a holiday as this. Think of old-time love movies to build your menu around, or present your food in a romantic way. Signature cocktails, special desserts, free champagne, and over-the-top decorations are always a hit. You want to create a memorable experience for your customers, so they\u2019ll come back even after the holidays are long gone!<\/p>\n

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Try an Aphrodisiac Menu<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Aphrodisiac-inspired tasting menus are a fun, unique way for couples to engage in a little feisty food action. There are the usual suspects, like oysters and strawberries, but dig a little deeper and find some lesser-known aphrodisiacs like honey, avocado, figs, and hot chili peppers. You\u2019ll certainly appeal to the more adventurous patrons with a line-up that includes these foods<\/a>, which easily lend themselves to delicious dishes.<\/p>\n

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Prix Fixe for the Win<\/strong><\/h2>\n

 <\/strong>Even if you\u2019ve never offered one before, a holiday as popular for restaurant-goers as Valentine\u2019s Day is a perfectly acceptable event to have a prix fixe menu<\/a>. Give this menu a prominent space on your website and social channels to create customer awareness, and make a push for reservations while you\u2019re at it. Also appreciated are such perks as a glass of wine and desserts thrown in with your specials.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t Forget Takeout\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are always going to be the couples who can\u2019t find a babysitter or maybe just don\u2019t want to spend an evening out with crowds. That\u2019s understandable, and your restaurant can cater to them, too. Have a special Valentine\u2019s Day takeout menu prepared and offer special options for these to-go orders. Package everything nicely, maybe in a red bag with a balloon, so customers can still get that romantic vibe from wherever they chose to dine.<\/p>\n

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\u2026Or the Anti-Valentine\u2019s Day Crowd<\/strong><\/h2>\n

 <\/strong>There are also always going to be the folks who really detest Valentine\u2019s Day. Don\u2019t discount them! You can easily have a separate menu of not-so-romantic options, such as garlic-inspired dishes or anything involving a potent French cheese. Offer a free cocktail for singles too, if you like! There\u2019s room for everyone at the Valentine\u2019s Day dinner table, after all.<\/p>\n

Now that you\u2019ve got some great ideas to start brainstorming for your Valentine\u2019s Day dinner, it\u2019s time to get to work! And there is also still plenty of time to secure a line of credit from ARF Financial if you need a little extra cash to make this holiday a little extra special. We offer loan approvals in 24-48 hours, with funding in 3-5 days. What\u2019s not to love? Apply now<\/a> to see how much you qualify for!<\/p>\n

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