Keep Guests Safe with the Angel Shot Program
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During any given week, your restaurant will see a ton of customers celebrating in different ways: first dates, blind dates, bad dates, and everything in between.
But there’s a dark side of dining out that needs to be addressed. Did you know that in North America, somebody is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds? This awful, yet sobering statistic demonstrates that restaurants need to do what they can to help ensure the safety & well-being of their guests (no matter what day of the year it is).
We at AnyDay have created an important resource to get your restaurant Valentine’s-ready: the Angel Shot program & poster 💘. The Angel Shot program is an easy way for restaurants to promote guest well-being & eliminate possible problems or scary situations. Your guests and employees will thank you for keeping safety at the forefront of your business.
What is the Angel Shot Program & Poster?:
The Angel Shot is not actually a shot or a specific cocktail, but instead a code that signals to a bartender or restaurant staff that a guest is feeling unsafe.
The poster included is one-sided & typically hung in customer-facing bathrooms. The poster highlights the importance of guests’ safety, and how they can alert the restaurant of any unsafe feelings in a discreet manner.
How do I use the Angel Shot poster?:
- Print it out & tape it in your customer-facing bathrooms.
- Set-up a team training & share resources. Don’t worry, we’ve also included a quick, downloadable training guide that you can share with your employees!
- Once your team is aware of the Angel Shot program, not only can you have peace of mind that your patrons will feel safe at your establishment, but you will also receive a great deal of appreciation by your guests - who will feel grateful for this level of thoughtfulness and care.
Angel Shot Recipe Code:
There are 3 variations of shots noted on the Angel Shot poster:
- Neat or Straight Up: If a guest orders this kind of angel shot drink, they want an employee to walk them to their car.
- On Ice or On the Rocks: When a guest asks for this kind of angel drink, they want a staff member to call a rideshare or taxi.
- With Lemon/Lime or With a Twist: In this case, the guest feels like they’re in imminent danger and they want an employee to call the police.
The Angel Shot program is an easy way for restaurants to promote guest well-being & eliminate possible problems or scary situations. Your guests & employees will thank you for keeping safety at the forefront of your business. 💗
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Download printable Angel Shot Program poster
Frequently Asked Questions
The Angel Shot program is a discreet code guests can use to alert staff when they feel unsafe during their visit.
The poster gives guests simple instructions on how to signal for help without drawing attention.
Staff should follow the coded “recipes”: escort to a car, call a ride, or contact the police depending on the variation requested.
It gives staff clear protocols to follow, reduces uncertainty in high-pressure situations, and helps them protect guests with confidence.
Creating a safe environment builds trust, prevents escalated incidents, and reinforces positive experiences for both guests and employees.
- Saves hours on cash sorting and manual tip processes—hundreds of labor hours monthly in multi-unit operations. Time management software like AnyDay empowers operators to focus on what matters - their hospitality!
- Reduces cash handling overhead like bank runs, theft risks, and insurance costs.
- Improves staff satisfaction and retention, since employees appreciate prompt and transparent pay.
Absolutely. Our AnyDay platform is built to scale to deliver instant tip payouts to entire teams. We support single-location operators as well as enterprise-level chains, providing custom rules, automations, and integrations suited for any size operation. And our POS-integrated tip automation solution comes with onboarding and ongoing support for both employers and employees.
- Choose a provider that's right for you. AnyDay is the leader with thousands of businesses across North America.
- Onboarding takes less than 2 weeks to set up your digital wallet account.
- Connect your POS and set custom payout rules (roles, hours, pool splits).
- Go live—employees begin receiving end-of-shift instant digital payouts and enjoy full shift-by-shift transparency.
Absolutely—AnyDay supports big-name POS systems like Aloha, Micros, Square, Lightspeed, etc., and can seamlessly export data to payroll systems. AnyDay's digital payouts and tip pooling software are simple to implement.
Yes! You can set up multiple pools based on roles, hours, sales, or percentages. For example, distribute food-service tips differently from bar tips. These configurations are fully customizable to your operation.





