Tuesday, 21 February 2012

How to get the locals to love your restaurant


The Roadhouse of Wilmington, Vermont is well known among locals for a variety of reasons. First of all, their food is made in house, using the very finest ingredients possible, often times locally grown. The Roadhouse menu is extensive, serving dishes centered on chicken, chops, steaks, seafood, vegetables, pasta and more. In addition, the Roadhouse is known for their gourmet soups and their house baked bread. The Roadhouse has become a local favorite, partly because of their involvement with the community. Here are four tips for getting locals to continue coming back to your restaurant and becoming involved with your community.
1.      Fundraisers. If your restaurant wants to become involved in the community, there is no better way than by helping residents of the community. In the past, The Roadhouse has helped Wilmington, Vermont residents raise money for a school library. They have also hosted a fundraiser night to raise support for Hurricane Irene victims.
2.      Friday Night Entertainment. Friday night serves as a night out for many couples and families, since most are free from early morning activities and Fridays seem to be a great day to eat outside of the home. By offering entertainment on Fridays, locals have more of a reason to choose your restaurant over competitors.
Offer special dining deals. There is nothing better than getting a great deal on great-tasting food. At the Roadhouse Wilmington Vermont, Vermont, customers realize the food is great quality and cooked to order, so they are extra motivated to eat at the restaurant if there is a special deal going on. On Wednesday evenings, the Roadhouse offers two dinners and a bottle of wine for only $34.95.
3.      Create restaurant staples. If you want locals to continue coming back to your restaurant, you have to give them a reason to do so. By establishing ‘staples’ served at your restaurant (like The Roadhouse’s bread), locals have a great reason to be sure to return.
Try these four tips for getting locals to love your restaurant

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