How To Increase Profits For Your Eatery Or Bistro

For the Filipino, mealtime means bonding. It’s a time when everything slows down and we get to spend time with the people most dear to us. Our friends and families. So, it’s not surprising to find many eateries packed with large groups of people several times a day. It’s no secret that Filipinos love to eat out at restaurants and eateries. Especially when that eatery serves the best Filipino dishes and comfort foods. Birthdays are another popular time when the entire family comes together to enjoy a meal and catch up on all the latest family news. Mealtime is about being together.

So, whether you are in Manila, Cebu, Davao City or out in the province, an eatery is a sound business. You can cater to families and groups of friends, couples out for a nice quiet dinner or even the local drivers who need to stop and have a quick bite to get back on the road. More and more Filipinos are going into the eatery business and with today’s busy lifestyle people have less time to prepare meals at home. Which makes having an eatery in the Philippines a sound business venture. However, it’s not always easy.

There are several ways to make sure you have a steady customer flow and increase your profits.

• Be Consistent – Make sure your dishes are always served hot and portion size is the same every time. Also, make sure your food tastes the same each time. This way customers know what they like and will return again and again. Also. always deliver consistent service. This will ensure repeat business.

• Clearly Display Address And Hours Of Operation – Making sure your address and hours of operation are clearly visible from the street allows customers to easily find you and also lets them know when you will be open and closed so they don’t waste a trip coming at a time when you are not operating.

• Get A Website – Even if you have a small eatery or bistro, a website is a great way to connect with your target customers and inspire them to take the next steps…visiting your eatery! Having pictures of your menu and even prices will greatly inform your customers what to expect.

• Remember Word Of Mouth – The best possible advertising is word of mouth. When you really “wow” your customers they will spread the news about what a great experience they had at your eatery.

But even with all these ways to help your eatery increase profits there is still one drawback. Space and the weather.

More Seats Equals More Customers

Filipinos love to be outside in the fresh air. Having an eatery that has space outside for tables to accommodate guests that want to be out in the open is a great way to draw in more customers. This way they can sit outside with their friends and family and have plenty of room to breathe and move around. Also, an outside space adds to traffic and volume as you can have more customers at the peak times, rather than be limited to the indoor seating. But what about when it rains or during the midday sun? Even if your eatery or Bistro in the Philippines already has outdoor seating you could be losing a bundle during peak times when the sun is too hot, or the rainy season is upon us.

No one wants to sit and enjoy their meal in the hot blazing sun. Nor will they tolerate even light rain while they eat. 

What’s The Solution?

Many eateries try to construct makeshift coverings with tarpaulins and inferior materials. Or they have gone with a company that installed a low-grade awning that barely made it through the season. This not only frustrates you and costs you money but can drive business away for good if they were expecting to sit outside and have a delicious meal. Keeping your customers happy and satisfied is the foundation to your success, and if you are like most Filipino entrepreneurs, you will stop at nothing to see your business grow.

The solution? A high-quality retractable awning from Skybass. Skybass retractable awnings in The Philippines are made from high grade material that will withstand the blaring sun and light rain to keep your customers comfortable while they enjoy their outside meals.

Skybass retractable awnings have several sizes and styles to choose from. They fit neatly against your exterior wall and expand or retract easily. Does your eatery stay open late? Once the sun goes down, simply retract the awning to let your guests enjoy being together for their meal under the beautiful Philippine’s night sky. Hit by a sudden rain during the day? No problem. Your retractable awning can be extended in no time and your customers can continue their conversations and meals without interruption.

Read more about the benefits of a retractable awning here.

You’ll be sure to agree that an attractive and functional retractable awning from Skybass in the Philippines will add value and profits to your eatery or bistro.