When running a restaurant you need to keep in mind of your adult guests’ palette and of course, the little customers. How friendly is your menu to children? Of course, a parent wants to be in a restaurant where they can eat with their kids and enjoy their meal. After all, eating in a restaurant is also a way to spend time and catch up with our family. This is why it is very critical to have a kid friendly menu and environment at your restaurant business.
Ways To Create a Child Friendly Environment at Your Restaurant
Maintain the Family Environment
One of the things you can give to parents is to let them order a children’s meal at the same time while the adults order their drinks. Toddlers can sometimes have difficulties dealing with the waiting time before their order arrives. By ordering their food early, the toddler will be occupied with eating while the rest of the family is waiting for their meals. Do your servers offer this option?
Keep them Entertained
Does your restaurant offer a place to place? Is there no space for toys and playing? It is important to keep the kids entertained. If your restaurant does not have enough space to put up a play pen or playing area, then maybe, you can get an area where they can draw or read. Out of budget for this? Crayons and colouring books will be enough to keep them entertained and help the parents keep them off from tantrums.
Pulling It All Together
Of course, even after providing the right dining environment and offering all of the amenities, the task of keeping a toddler occupied and content at your restaurant lies with the parents and there may be times when you or your staff need to get involved on behalf of your other customers. Remember to approach the situation calmly and look for ways to smooth the situation. Offer additional activities or ask parental permission to serve the child a complementary scoop of ice cream or other treat to keep them happy. Even with a temperamental toddler, there is still opportunity to earn a repeat customer.
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