a month by month guide to on hold marketing for restaurants and hospitality
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A month by month guide to On Hold Marketing for Restaurants and Hospitality
Advitel LimitedPalmers Unit 1101 Crow Green Road Brentwood Essex CM15 9RP
Email: [email protected]
http://www.advitel.co.uk
01277 374000
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March
Sunday 18th March – It’s all about spoiling mum this Mother’s Day, promote your Mother’s Day Menu with On Hold Messaging, remind your customers about set menus and Sunday opening times.
Time to start thinking about Easter…
April
Sunday 8th April – Time to promote Easter Sunday Lunches, or perhaps an egg hunt for the whole family to enjoy!
Don’t forget to start thinking about your upcoming Summer offers!...
May
With summer well an truly on its way it’s a great time to advertise Graduation, Prom and Weddings specials.
Time to think about Father’s Day Menus…
JuneSunday 17th June – It’s dads turn now. Let customers know about Father’s Day menu’s and special offers, the perfect way to say Thanks Dad!
Thinking about Summer Menu’s and dining al fresco…
July
Summer Time! Al Fresco Dining and BBQ’s. promote all your Summer food & drinks specials.
Don’t forget festival season is just around the corner…
August
Expect to be busier around August if you’re located near a major festival. Make sure you advertise any specials to those hungry and thirsty festival goers!
Autumn’s on its way…
September
The nights are drawing in, the tables and chairs are being brought back inside. Marketing your menu changes for Autumn. Include any back to schools offers you have.
Think about Halloween!...
…also it’s never too early to start thinking about your Christmas & New Years Eve Menu’s.
October
Wednesday 31st October – Hosting a Halloween party? Or a having a themed menu? Tell customers about your frightfully good deals and special offers.
Remember, remember the 5th of…
November
Monday 5th November – Guy Fawkes night. Tell everyone about displays you may be hosting, special menu’s and catering for their parties.
Thinking about Christmas and New Years Eve parties…
DecemberChristmas - Tuesday 25th December
New Years Eve – Monday 31st DecemberNew Years Day – Tuesday 1st January 2013
Party Time! Work, family & friends Christmas Parties to be had. December is undoubtedly a very busy month. Make sure you plan your On Hold Messages in advance so you can get promoting end of October/beginning of November. Tell everyone about your Christmas and New Years Menu’s.
Start think about lighter option and money saving menu’s, to keep them coming back through the quieter month of January…
January
A new year, and new diet resolutions to be upheld. This is a great time to plug your “lighter options” from the menu.
Start to think about your Valentine’s menu…
February
Thursday 14th February – Valentine’s Day
If the new year resolutions haven’t been broken already, they certainly will now! Entice customers to indulge and treat that special someone to your luxurious Valentine’s Day Menu.
Starting to think about Mother’s Day…