a clear indication that there is an interest in ordering one. Otherwise you could cause a problem for the parents and some embarrassment for the restaurant which no one will be pleased about.

8. Small versions of adult main courses for children

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It was not very long ago that the only place that thought about kids were the big fast food chains, and even then limited by offering a small toy with the purchase of a hamburger. These days if you don’t create an amazing experience for the twelve and under demographic you will lose their vote!!! So let’s look at a few ideas to get them on side:

6. Design a survey especially for them

You already want to get some good feedback to evaluate how satisfied your customers are with your food and service, so the kids will feel special if you do one especially for them. They love an opportunity to tell you what they think and you will get virtually 100% response. The thing that will surprise you most though is the value and the quality of the ideas and suggestions that they will present to you.

7. Ask them what they want

Don’t ask the parents…ask the kids themselves. The parents can still step in if necessary and it will avoid the older kids feeling slighted because you overlooked them as though they are disabled. Once you gat an answer from them just look at the parents for their approval. But be careful when it comes to dessert! Do not ask the child until there is a clear indication that there is an interest in ordering one. Otherwise you could cause a problem for the parents and some embarrassment for the restaurant which no one will be pleased about.

8. Small versions of adult main courses for children

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let’s look at a few ideas to get them on side:

6. Design a survey especially for them

You already want to get some good feedback to evaluate how satisfied your customers are with your food and service, so the kids will feel special if you do one especially for them. They love an opportunity to tell you what they think and you will get virtually 100% response. The thing that will surprise you most though is the value and the quality of the ideas and suggestions that they will present to you.

7. Ask them what they want

Don’t ask the parents…ask the kids themselves. The parents can still step in if necessary and it will avoid the older kids feeling slighted because you overlooked them as though they are disabled. Once you gat an answer from them just look at the parents for their approval. But be careful when it comes to dessert! Do not ask the child until there is a clear indication that there is an interest in ordering one. Otherwise you could cause a problem for the parents and some embarrassment for the restaurant which no one will be pleased about.

8. Small versions of adult main courses for children

We all know a children’s menu. They are alm

nity to tell you what they think and you will get virtually 100% response. The thing that will surprise you most though is the value and the quality of the ideas and suggestions that they will present to you.

7. Ask them what they want

Don’t ask the parents…ask the kids themselves. The parents can still step in if necessary and it will avoid the older kids feeling slighted because you overlooked them as though they are disabled. Once you gat an answer from them just look at the parents for their approval. But be careful when it comes to dessert! Do not ask the child until there is a clear indication that there is an interest in ordering one. Otherwise you could cause a problem for the parents and some embarrassment for the restaurant which no one will be pleased about.

8. Small versions of adult main courses for children

We all know a children’s menu. They are alm

arents can still step in if necessary and it will avoid the older kids feeling slighted because you overlooked them as though they are disabled. Once you gat an answer from them just look at the parents for their approval. But be careful when it comes to dessert! Do not ask the child until there is a clear indication that there is an interest in ordering one. Otherwise you could cause a problem for the parents and some embarrassment for the restaurant which no one will be pleased about.

8. Small versions of adult main courses for children

We all know a children’s menu. They are alm

a clear indication that there is an interest in ordering one. Otherwise you could cause a problem for the parents and some embarrassment for the restaurant which no one will be pleased about.

8. Small versions of adult main courses for children

We all know a children’s menu. They are almost the same everywhere. So what do you put on them to make them different? How about the option of small portions of you very finest adult favourites? Steaks, pastas, chicken dishes. You can still have some of the old ‘children’s menu’ favourites. Remember that one day they will be adult diners. Wouldn’t it be great to convince them now that they would really enjoy your steak and sauces, or your fettuccini Marinara?

9. Free kids’ meals

This is very easy, and a great way to show that your restaurant thinks the family is important. You could offer a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult main course. It’s a winner with parents every time.

10. Photos

Almost all children love getting their picture taken, and love seeing the results even more. Its easy to provide lots of photo opportunities. Think of Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Halloween and any local celebration. The Easter Bunny, Santa Clause can be around at the appropriate time. You will also be surprised how many adults want to get in on the act too! You can even bring in animals to the parking lot or at the front door. That can also attract lots of attention and publicity. Make sure you use the