How do I get my restaurant registered for Turkish Restaurant Week?
You MUST serve Turkish cuisine, and your location must be in the DMV Metropolitan Area.

What is the registration deadline?
September 30, 2022

What’s the participation fee ?
$475.

Why is there a participation fee?
The participation fee for participants goes toward Restaurant Week website improvements, maintenance, advertising, marketing, and promotion to help make the event sustainable and as successful as possible.

I own several restaurants. Is it necessary for each of my restaurants to register separately in order to participate?
Yes. Because all restaurants receive the same benefits, each participating restaurant must register and pay a separate participation fee.

Is it necessary for me to pay the fee twice if I have multiple restaurants with the same name in different locations?
Yes. Each restaurant will be listed separately and will be included in all promotional materials.

Is it necessary for my restaurant to participate for the entire duration of Restaurant Week?
Yes. All participating restaurants must serve their Restaurant Week menu for the selected service on all regular operating days for the entire 7-day promotion period. Restaurants that choose to offer a Restaurant Week brunch service can do so on either Saturday or Sunday, or both days.

NOTE: Participating restaurants must offer the three-course or equivalent prix fixe menu for the duration of the promotional period – for example, a two-week period requires participation for both weeks during the restaurant’s normal operational hours.

Do I have to serve a three-course lunch for $25.00 or dinner for $40.00-$55.00?
Yes. Each restaurant chooses its own Restaurant Week menu, but all must offer at least three courses, or the equivalent of three courses at the specified price points, excluding tax and gratuity. You can offer a three-course dinner menu for $40.00 or $55.00; you can offer menus at either price point.

How do I take part in the Restaurant Week brunch?
Restaurants may offer a Restaurant Week brunch menu in addition to a lunch and/or dinner menu with the equivalent value of a three-course menu. The brunch menu must be served for $25.00.

Is it possible to include a cocktail or a glass of wine in the fixed price?
Yes, restaurants may include beer, wine, cocktails, or any other beverage as part of their Restaurant Week promotion. If your standard price point for a three-course meal is equal to or less than the Restaurant Week price point, we strongly advise you to include an additional course, glass of wine, cocktail, or beer in the offer.

You can also add cocktail or wine pairings to your Restaurant Week menu as an option. While registering your location, you can indicate whether you offer pairings that are not included in the prix fixe pricing.

Can I add “upsell” items to the fixed-price menu in order to raise the check price?
Yes. Your restaurant can charge a fee for menu “upgrades.” That is, you could offer the Restaurant Week menu option for $25.00 (lunch/brunch) or $40.00 or $55.00 (dinner), and then offer the customer the option to add shrimp for $5 or lobster for $10 at the table.

Is it necessary for my restaurant to serve three appetizers, three entrees, and three desserts?
It is entirely up to you to decide what will be available on your Restaurant Week menu. As part of the promotion, many participants offer a special menu or include their entire menu. Whatever you decide, Restaurant Week diners expect something special from your restaurant during the event, which will help promote the diversity of Turkish cuisine. Create/offer a menu that will highlight your restaurant.