The biggest weekend of the year for bars and restaurants is here, and it’s time to make it unforgettable.

In this video, we’re diving into:

Why gratitude matters in hospitality.

How independent bar and restaurant owners can maximize this weekend’s impact.

Practical strategies to upsell, capture guest info, and set up January for success.

Whether you’re navigating the chaos of holiday parties or planning your next AI-powered move, this video will help you thrive this weekend and beyond.

What You’ll Learn in This Video:

✅ How to reflect on your success and show gratitude to your team, guests, and community.

✅ Three actionable tips to make this weekend your most profitable yet.

✅ How AI and automation can set you up for long-term success.

0:00 - Expressing Gratitude for the Busy Weekend

0:36 - Understanding the Impact of Your Work

1:22 - Automating for Guest Experience

1:50 - Sharing Success with Your Team

2:13 - Remembering the People Behind Your Business

2:25 - Tips for an Unforgettable Weekend

2:35 - Engage with Last Minute Ideas

3:03 - Final Thoughts and Best Wishes

"By automating the things that can be automated and should be automated, you freed up some time to focus on what really matters, delivering unforgettable experiences for your guests." - 01:22

"Think about the guests whose lives that you've touched and the community of staff and people that you've impacted." - 01:50

"It's not, you know, food and drinks that make businesses. It's the people that make your business." - 02:13

"Here's to making this weekend unforgettable for your guests and for yourself with an incredible amount of gratitude." - 02:25

"If I don't come back, I was eaten by a bear and everything's going to be OK." - 03:03

Helpful Links:

📢 Join the Hospitality Strategy Lab: https://community.hospitalitystrategylab.com

🎙️ Listen to the Podcast: hospitalitystrategylab.com

📩 Contact Me: jason@jlittrell.com

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