
How to keep feet coming through your doors during the winter blues Shaazia Bhika, the proud owner of Maxi’s Overport Halaal, a franchise of nationwide family restaurants that forms part of the Taste Holdings group, discusses how to keep a consumer-driven businesses thriving, especially during the colder season. It is no secret that the restaurant industry takes a bit of knock during the colder months as customers prefer ordering take-aways and eating it in the comfort and warmth of their homes. Although, if the customer is going to a restaurant that boasts a warm and welcoming environment that offers great food and excellent service, it does tend to make their visit much more pleasant -- and more frequent. Here are a few tried and tested tips on how to keep your customers loyal and coming back for more, even during the colder seasons. 1. Winter-proof your premises Sitting in a chest freezer is nobody’s ide...