HOW TO: TUNING UP safety protocols you have in place. “Advertise your cleaning procedures on your website, let the customers know what you are doing daily to keep them safe, and let it be visible by action,” suggests Battista. Additional ways to keep customers informed are through social media, email newsletters, signage, and phone calls—especially for guests with group reservations. For guests already in your bar, consider making announcements if you have a PA system, or display procedures on your TVs/digital signage.
One of the best arcade games currently on the market for bars is the new Big Buck Hunter® Reloaded™ Mini online game.
Bringing Back Customers COVID-19 regulations and procedures likely aren’t the only thing on your mind—bringing back guests and boosting your profits are probably major concerns as well. Consider bringing in new games/ equipment to attract customers. For example, Battista says many bars are considering bringing in a new
jukebox such as the NGX Curve on Mobile Play from AMI Entertainment. “With most states with indoor capacity restrictions, we have seen a significant increase in mobile jukebox play of 25% from outdoor dining with speakers outside,” he says, noting that some bars are even bringing their arcade games outdoors. “In some cases where the weather is moderate, locations are putting games outside to attract customers and abide by local restrictions.” Battista says one of the best arcade games currently on the market for bars is the new Big Buck Hunter® Reloaded™ Mini online game. “It’s such a great bar game because you can host tournaments, and the game is a great revenue earner,” explains Battista, who notes that the Big Buck World Championship brings the top players and fans together from all over. “Locations can tap into this network to bring awareness that they have the game.”
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