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Tips for a Great Restaurant Atmosphere (part 1)

Jan 06
Posted by Daniel in Commercial Seating, Restaurant, Restaurant Furniture, Restaurant Seating Design

Cafe atmosphere After discussing things like the importance of a good restaurant layout and how to spot quality restaurant furniture, we have a two part post on how to create a winning restaurant atmosphere. The kind of atmosphere that will make your customers come back and bring their friends too.

Creating the perfect atmosphere for your restaurant can take a bit of trial and error. You have to fiddle with lighting, seating, music, decorations, food, service, and how to best receive customer feedback. All these and more can affect the mood and atmosphere of your restaurant.

So like we promised in the beginning, here are some tips for creating a great restaurant atmosphere. (more…)

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Happy New Year

Jan 03
Posted by Daniel in cheap restaurant furniture, Commercial Seating, Restaurant Furniture

Happy new year!

We hope you had a great start to the new year and an even better end to last one.

Our sponsors from affordableseating.net certainly had a great start to their year with a new YouTube channel and a few fun adverts for their restaurant furniture.

If you have a minute to spare you are welcome to watch this short funny video or visit their channel to see their other videos.

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First Time Restaurant Owners: The Importance of Restaurant Layout

Dec 28
Posted by Daniel in restaurant seating

Restaurant seating floor plans

The restaurant business isn’t one that takes kindly to learning on the fly. Customers are looking for good food and great service. They don’t wish to be guinea pigs and have little patience for ineptness.

First time restaurant owners will thus need to work even harder to give themselves the best chance of being successful because their inexperience puts them at a disadvantage.  A good way to improve those chances is to study the business and then create a checklist. Making sure that everything on that list is completed to their satisfaction and according to proper restaurant protocol, prior to opening the restaurant’s doors to the paying public, is of paramount importance. One of the most important areas that a new owner (or any owner for that matter) will need to focus on is restaurant layout.

A new restaurant owner is likely to feel overwhelmed at fist. This is to be expected. They will have a lot on their plate (no pun intended). Making sure that the restaurant is serviceable and ready to handle customers will require a lot of work. For instance, it will be necessary to find reliable and quality suppliers, hire staff, apply for the necessary licenses and permits.

Designing the restaurant, particularly the restaurant seating layout will be extremely important as well. First time restaurateurs and those without a lot of experience, often don’t pay enough attention to restaurant layout and this is their peril. (more…)

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11 Tips for Finding Quality Cheap Restaurant Furniture

Dec 20
Posted by Daniel in cheap restaurant furniture, Commercial Seating, Restaurant Barstools, Restaurant Chairs, Restaurant Furniture, restaurant seating, Table Bases, Table Tops

Restaurant FurnitureThe holidays are a great time for most of us because we get to spend more time with our family, but they can also be hard on the wallet, especially in these times.

However, even today new restaurants and venues are opening and old ones need to keep up with the competition. As any business owner knows, in order to survive and succeed we need to be very smart with our money.

This is why we’ve made this list of tips to help you find new, cheap restaurant furniture without having to compromise on the quality.

1. Take your time – If possible start your furniture “hunt” at least a month before you need them. It takes time to find the right furniture for your venue and you need to allow enough time for shipping. Don’t forget, express shipping is available but it costs more.

2. Shop online – When you shop online you can easily compare prices from different stores. Buying from a local store has its benefits but sometimes an online store that is not local might have cheaper prices, sales or discounts on shipping which can bring down the overall cost of your order.

3. Go metal– For the most part, metal restaurant chairs are cheaper than wood ones. However, if you have your heart set on wood restaurant chairs then look for items that are on sale.

4. Keep it simple – the more features a chair has the higher its price will be. A standard black frame finish is usually the cheapest option and will match almost any décor. Go for a standard wood or vinyl seat and, if you have time to do it yourself, look for chairs that come with the seat detached.

5. Buy in-stock items – By not ordering custom made restaurant furniture you save a lot of money and time. Commercial furniture stores usually have a stock of ready-made furniture that is ready to ship at a days’ notice. This means that the quick-ship or in-stock items are not only cheaper than custom made ones but they ship faster too.

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How to Spot Quality Commercial Furniture

Dec 12
Posted by Daniel in Commercial Seating, Restaurant, Restaurant Chairs, Restaurant Furniture, restaurant seating

Restaurant FurnitureWhen you are furnishing your restaurant, finding quality seating is an important step.  While style and practicality are important elements, finding durable seating that will last for years is equally important.  To find the right furniture for your restaurant, there are several factors you should consider.  The following is a list of helpful tips that will teach you how to spot quality commercial furniture as you shop.

  • Look for chairs that come fully assembled. Manufacturers who do all of the assembly themselves can inspect each chair to make sure it meets their standards.  Manufacturers who sell assembled chairs are also more likely to address concerns you may have about the quality of your chairs.  Assembling the large number of chairs you need for a restaurant can be very time consuming as well, using time that could be spent doing other, more important tasks.
  • Ask if the chairs you are purchasing have been tested for weight and durability. Many chairs that are advertised for commercial use are better suited for home use as they cannot stand up to the constant use that is required in a restaurant setting.  Along the same line, ask the manufacturer if they specialize in restaurant or commercial furniture, which can give you an idea of the quality of their products and their suitability for restaurant use. One such quality standard is the BIFMA standard for commercial furniture products. (more…)
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Choosing the Right Restaurant Bar Stool

Dec 02
Posted by Daniel in Commercial Seating, Restaurant Barstools, restaurant seating

Swivel Bar Stool - Retro style In a previous post we wrote about metal bar stools. This time we are focusing mainly on the different types of stools available and on tips for choosing the best stool for you.

But first, some history:

Bar stools are not only for bars. They can be used everywhere, in restaurants, dining halls, pubs and even in your home kitchen. Comfortable dining is a requirement for customers that want to relax in your cafe or restaurant, so having the right bar stools can help in providing an experience that ensures they return.

Originally, stools were the worst kind of chair; there were no support and no arms attached to them. The basic stool consisted of three legs linked with a rod functioning as a foot-rest and a little flat seat on the top. The most prominent characteristic of these stools was the uncomfortable seat they held.

As times change, so does the quality of modern materials. Things are changing for the better and today, bar and restaurant owners have at their disposal restaurant bar stools which are not only more beautiful but more comfortable as well. In many instances it is even correct to assume that these modern commercial stools are more comfortable than their chairs counterparts.

Types of restaurant bar stools:

There are several types of restaurant bar stools obtainable in the marketplace. Some of them are discussed below: (more…)

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