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The day of love is getting closer, for this of you who like to wait until the last minute, you still have seven whole days to make your plans! As restaurant owners, you probably have reservations rolling in, menu items to iron out, and a final schedule to nail down with your staff. If you’re anticipating a busy week next week, now is the best time to take a deep breath and relax for a minute. Here are a few fun facts about Valentine’s Day that you may find really helpful next week! Fun Facts About Valentine's Day American’s will spend over $19 billion on Valentine’s Day More than half (53%) of Valentine’s Day gifts are candy. 37% were flowers in second place, and jewelry and cards came in third. 91% of people will do something special for their partner for Valentine’s Day, and the average amount spent is $90. Adults between the ages of 25 and 34 spend the most money on Valentine’s Day, averaging $213 just between that age category! The 35-44-year-old are spending an av...

V-Day is coming, and it’s coming FAST - not Fast Fix fast, but it’s going to be here before you know it! As your restaurant starts to prepare for the day of love, it’s important to remember that this is a HUGE day in the restaurant industry. Keep in mind that restaurant reservations increased 433% compared to the average number of reservations made for the same day in the weeks surrounding Valentine’s Day - so it’s time to bring you A-game, starting with your menu. Here are a few delicious recipes that will really make a statement this year! Cocktails & Beverages It’s time to start with a toast! Obviously, you’ll be supplying standard beverages, and you may want to include a glass of wine with a dinner reservation package - but sometimes it can be fun to feature something a little special. Here are some fantastic beverages you can serve up for the day of love! Spiked Rose Lemonade Champagne Cocktail Kitty Highball Midnight Sparkler Cocktail Buttered Rum Hot Chocolate ...

The restaurant industry gets just enough of a break after Christmas and then it's back on to business as Valentine’s Day comes up. The lover’s holiday is on a Thursday this year so you may find higher reservation’s the weened after, but you may also still get some foot traffic the weekend before as well. As you and your team get ready for the busy days, here are a few ways you can get your Missouri restaurant ready and how Fast Fix LLC can help! Rearrange Your Dining Area Because Valentine’s Day is primarily celebrated by couples, this is a great time to rearrange your dining area. Break up the larger tables, get intimate tables of two planned out, and make the most of your space. Most reservations will be in the evening, so make sure to come up with a plan that will give you the best possible chance for optimum bookings. Whether this means you stagger your reservations, or set up designated seating hours, do make sure you allow for plenty of lengthy date times while plann...