When the restaurant closed on Thanksgiving for the first time a few years ago, the Woods family returned to find a bushel of mail from angry customers who had brought relatives for a turkey feast, only to find the doors closed. Since then, Sylvia's has remained open except for Christmas Day. Provide a product that gives your customers happiness. The barbecued ribs and yams are designed for enjoyment, not dietary improvement. People are more interested in happiness than health, and will spend more for it.
Music adds to profit.
Sylvia has jazz bands entertaining on weekends, and gospel singers for Sunday brunch. People enjoy being entertained. The combination of food and music aids the digestion and loosens the wallet. Step out Teach your kids. Even the smallest grandchildren wipe counters.