The holidays are truly a special time of year for pizzeria owners. Between all the hustle and bustle, customers count on you for warm slices and a reprieve from doing the dishes. Meanwhile, you’re getting ready for your own festivities and well-deserved family time. Fortunately, there’s no need to stress. Want to make sure your restaurant is ready for the holidays? Follow along for holiday tips for pizzerias and check this list twice:  

Get Prepared For the Holidays 

One of the best holiday tips for pizzerias is knowing when to prepare for an influx of orders. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is one of the busiest delivery days of the year. Ditto for the day before Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Beyond those dates, the holiday season brings a bounty of high-ordering days. For example, if your pizzeria is near a mall, you might see a bump in pickup orders on Black Friday. 

‘Tis the season for lots of business, so make sure you have enough helpers and ingredients on hand. Ideally, you’d like to avoid over-stocking and staffing too. Not sure where to start? Go to your Owner’s Portal to see how many orders you got — and when — on these dates in the past. Of course, 2020 was anything but typical, but you can rewind to ‘18 and ‘19 to get a full picture of your needs.

Update Your Hours

Closing early for the holiday? Let your customers know as soon as possible by updating the hours in your Owner’s Portal. That way, they can plan accordingly and order their favorite food before it’s too late.   

You should also spread the word if your shop is open for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Start by updating your hours on Slice, but don’t forget to also share the good news on social media.       

Holiday Help Wanted? 

You’re not alone. Start with these expert tips from our friends at Indeed and post your job listing for FREE. Plus, through our partnership, they’ll gift you $150 in credit to find the right candidates. 

Already have your team together? Great! Just be sure to finalize the staff schedule ASAP, before your current part-timers make other plans. That way, you won’t have any unwanted surprises during the most wonderful ordering time of the year.

Ready to Apply These Holiday Tips for Pizzerias?

Contact our Restaurant Support Team at partner@slicelife.com to start driving more new customers to your business and for more holiday tips for pizzerias.