December brings some of the biggest revenue opportunities of the year for restaurants, from holiday parties and family celebrations to gift cards, catering, and seasonal specials.

In this episode of No Reservations, Kasey Anton shares strategies for building a profitable December through creative promotions, menu planning, and targeted sales goals.

Kasey explores ways to attract holiday customers, fill slower shifts, increase average check sizes, and get your team involved in reaching revenue targets. She also shares ideas for turning traditional holiday offerings into additional income opportunities, helping restaurant owners make the most of the season.

✅ You’ll learn:

  • ✅ How to build a weekly promotional calendar for December
  • ✅ Creative ways to increase holiday gift card sales
  • ✅ How to use seasonal menus, festive drinks, and desserts to increase check averages
  • ✅ Strategies for filling slower shifts with corporate holiday lunches and private events
  • ✅ How to create holiday gift packages and family-style takeout offerings
  • ✅ Why setting daily and weekly revenue goals helps keep your team focused
  • ✅ How to involve employees in reaching holiday sales targets
  • ✅ Ways to make the most of existing customer traffic throughout December

🧠 Action steps to try this week

  • Review last December’s sales and identify opportunities for growth
  • Choose three holiday promotions to feature throughout the month
  • Create a weekly marketing calendar for gift cards, events, and seasonal specials
  • Reach out to local businesses about holiday lunches and corporate catering
  • Identify opportunities to increase check averages with seasonal upsells
  • Set December revenue goals and share them with your team
  • Explore convenient takeout packages for families celebrating at home

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