‘Tis the Season for Pop-Up Dining

At this time of year, guests want to get all wrapped up in sharing festive and fun experiences with friends and family, while restaurant operators want to provide joy and goodwill to boost traffic and revenue. 

Decking the restaurant halls with an immersive pop-up experience is a gift that will keep guests jolly and merry long after the jingle bells stop rocking.

Lotus Concepts Management Inc., which independently operates nine restaurants in Colorado – has been investing holiday pop-ups for years. Lotus’ concepts – My Neighbor Felix, WonderYard Garden + Table and ViewHouse – have become tried-and-true holiday destinations for guests wanting to create memorable experiential dining and drinking opportunities.

Lotus founder Francois Safieddine shares tips on creating festive holiday experiences for guests with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

What is the process of organizing pop-ups that fit the brand? With the recent popularity of pop-ups in hospitality…