How Seasonal Drinks Can Boost Customer Traffic and Revenue

With autumn around the corner, the days will soon get shorter, and the air crisper. However along with this time of year comes warm, cinnamon-spiced drinks, bonfires, and special times with friends and family. This is the perfect time for cafes and businesses in Canada to promote special drinks that capture the essence of this loved season. Not only do these drinks offer customers a special experience, but they also help businesses to boost sales during this time of the year and attract new customers. 

First and foremost, let's talk about the drinks themselves. Some popular autumn specialties include pumpkin spice lattes, apple cider, and cinnamon mochas. Café owners can get creative with their recipes to make them unique and stand out from competitors. Offering a variety of autumn specialty drinks can cater to different customer preferences and dietary restrictions, such as dairy-free or sugar-free options.

There are many trending fall flavors now on the market, including Pumpkin Pie, Candy Corn, Toasted Almond Mocha, Maple Spice, Cookie Butter, etc. Shop these flavors in syrups online for the perfect addition to lattes, mochas, frappes, steamers, cappuccinos and so much more. 

Now, let's talk about how these drinks can increase margin and marketing efforts. Firstly, offering seasonal drinks can attract new customers who are specifically looking for autumn specialties. This can increase foot traffic and overall sales. Additionally, creating a loyalty program for customers who purchase multiple autumn specialty drinks can increase repeat business and customer loyalty. Another strategy used is a limited-time drink menu, which creates a sense of urgency and excitement, encouraging customers to try something new. 

Marketing efforts can also be enhanced by promoting autumn specialty drinks on social media platforms. Café owners should post pictures and descriptions of their drinks, as well as any promotions or events surrounding the seasonal offerings. Partnering with local businesses or hosting community events centered around autumn drinks can also attract new customers and increase brand awareness.

In addition to promoting special drinks, businesses can also use the autumn season to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. This should be done by incorporating autumn-themed decorations and playing seasonal music. It is important to pick a fall theme (see examples below), to ensure your decorations line up with your brand image. 

In conclusion, it's important to take advantage of the fall season and trending flavors to increase margins and marketing efforts. By getting creative with recipes, offering a variety of options, and promoting through social media and community events, café owners can attract new customers and increase loyalty among existing ones. So, get to brewing, and let's make this fall season a profitable one! For ideas and inspiration don't hesitate to reach out to our team!