Christmas is the perfect time to boost profits in restaurants and advertise a welcoming space for family and friends to meet up during the festive season. With that time of year approaching quickly, and businesses getting busier, you need to put in place some original ideas to make sure yours stands out above the rest. Custom printing services can provide you with many new ways of getting the word out about your business, which is why we've provided 6 excellent ideas to get you started for the festive period.

1. Merry Christmas greetings cards

If you want people to choose your restaurant over your competitors', thoughtful greetings cards are the best way to connect with your community.

You can also send out the cards to your loyal customers, offering them a discount coupon, to thank them for their devotion to your business during this season of giving. This would also encourage them to bring other members of their family and therefore introduce more people to your business. Experienced printing services will ensure your cards look professional, coming in different prints and designs to match the theme of your restaurant.

2. Invitations

For people who may not have heard of your restaurant but are looking for a new and inviting place to come and eat with family and friends, invitations would be a great way of piquing their interest during the Christmas season. Simply hand them out in your local area or post them through people's letterboxes.

This is a great way to get people to visit your business, so don't be afraid to reach out to your community and mark your restaurant as the place to be. So that your invites stand out and aren't simply thrown away, you'll want to use invitation printing services. When designing your invite, make sure you include your brand's logo and add a Christmas touch too.

3. Advent calendars

One of the most exciting parts of Christmas for many is opening their advent calendar every morning and seeing what new treat will be inside.

As Christmas is all about giving, why not have your own personalised advent calendar in your restaurant for one lucky customer to open and win a present each day? This would be a great way to get customers involved in the Christmas spirit and make your restaurant memorable for its inclusive and welcoming atmosphere.

4. Printing posters and leaflets

The best way to get the word out about your business and make it stand out is by using marketing materials such as posters and leaflets to advertise your brand. By choosing a good printing shop or graphics and design company, you would be provided with high-quality leaflets, banners, and posters to place either in your business' window or around your area to get the word out.

These can be designed specifically for your restaurant, incorporating your brand logo and business details whilst also keeping the Christmas theme at the forefront of your advertising. This will help to ensure that your restaurant is talked about and well attended over the holiday season.

5. Social media presence

A great way to get people talking about your restaurant is by having a good social media presence. When looking for a great place to eat, most people rely on social media to see what other people think. Having a presence on sites such as Instagram and Facebook will help to boost your interactivity and make your restaurant more well-known, attracting and keeping customers interested.

Graphic design services are great to use for social media cover designs as they make it look professional whilst also providing the expected brand recognition to strengthen your messaging.

6. Gift vouchers

In the season that’s all about giving, gift vouchers would be the perfect way to connect with customers and open your doors to deeper customer engagement. Regular customers could buy gift vouchers as a Christmas gift for their family and friends, providing a nice present as well as ensuring more people hear about your business.

Looking for an expert printing company to help your restaurant? Wee Print specialises in high-quality gifts, greeting cards, and even a graphic design service (design only), so contact us for more details at our Seasonal Section