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Restaurant and Bar Tips for Good Design

Dec 01
Posted by Daniel in bar tips and advice, Restaurant, Restaurant Furniture, restaurant tips and advice

restaurant designSo you’ve bought a bar and are looking to be the next Gordon Ramsey, without the excessive swearing at the staff. Well, design can make or break a bar, You’re going to have to set up a design so that you don’t become one of those statistics of closed bars within the first two years. You’ve chosen a hard profession, but with a little help, your design can go a long way in making customers feel comfortable and at home while they eat your delectable dishes. Here’s some basic restaurant design tips.

Entrance Tips

  • You’re going to need ample space for a hostess station where they can welcome guests and see them to their tables. Also consider adequate space for patrons waiting for a table.
  • Some restaurants let you pay at a cash register once they’ve finished. Make this an area on its own where payment can be taken care of. This is not needed if you intend for your customers to pay at the table after their meal.
  • Provide seats for customers who are waiting for tables. No one likes to stand for an hour watching those tasty dishes brush past them.
  • If your restaurant has a bar attached to it, you can use this as a waiting area for customers who have to wait for a table. Assuming your restaurant is a hit and the wait is long.

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  • Occasionally used as a waiting area, some full service bars even offer small meals along with drinks so that patrons don’t have to wait to begin eating. Serving small portions may be best so they don’t spoil their appetite on gin and steak. (more…)
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Maximizing Restaurant Revenue with Good Design

Nov 27
Posted by Daniel in bar tips and advice, Commercial Seating, Restaurant, restaurant layout, restaurant tips and advice

restaurant designWhen a person builds or opens a restaurant, the layout is a major aspect in creating a successful restaurant. A restaurant with efficient service has many happy customers and many return customers. Happy customers + efficient service= profits and longevity for the venue.

When creating the perfect restaurant, plan it out before you jump into the decorations and placements of the furniture. Place the bar stools around the bar either at the center of the room or at the back of the room in order to keep everyone happy. For example, in some restaurants the bar and bar stools are located in a room off to the side or sometimes right in the middle of the room if it is a sports type restaurant.

Some restaurant owners will make a more complicated pathway for a guest to walk through from the front door to the tables. By doing so, the waiters and staff will have more time to help all of the current customers and have sufficient time to clear off the tables and clean them. Placing the restaurant chairs and tables in such a way may slow down the customers’ turnover slightly but will help to minimize walk-outs. (more…)

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Celebrate the Oscars and Emmys at Your Restaurant

Nov 21
Posted by Daniel in bar tips and advice, fun, restaurant seating, restaurant tips and advice

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There are a large number of people who absolutely love to watch the Oscars, the Emmys and all of the different award shows. Some people even have parties and invite their friends over so they can watch the shows together. As a restaurant owner, you want to be able to draw people into your venue, and a great way to do that is to capitalize on events such as these.

You will want to start your promotions early. In fact, have an entire week dedicated to the award show, and even rename some of your dishes for movies, shows, directors, etc. For example, last year you could have had a True Grits breakfast dish that comes with grits rather than oatmeal. Coming up with names and specials should be easy enough to do.

If you have a large television, you might want to host a special night for the awards show and let people come to your establishment to watch. Turn it into a red carpet event of your own and charge an entrance fee that includes dinner and a glass of wine. You could even make it a formal or semiformal affair if you want. If you are going to do this, you need to make sure that you have the proper amount of restaurant seating and that it is comfortable enough for people to use throughout the duration of the show.

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Metal vs. Wood Restaurant Chairs

Nov 07
Posted by Daniel in Commercial Seating, Restaurant Chairs, Restaurant Furniture, restaurant seating, restaurant tips and advice

wood and metal restaurant chairsIf you own a restaurant, you might be wondering whether you should get metal or wood furniture for your venue. It’s a tough decision, but by taking a few factors into account that decision could be a little easier.

First, you should know that metal chairs are more durable and can withstand more wear and tear than wooden ones, it is also easier to clean and maintain as it does not require the same level of care as wood. An added bonus is the stackable metal chairs which can be stacked on top of one another very easily, making them a great fit for storage purposes. So if you want to take the practical, cost effective route, metal is likely your best bet. However, metal is often times not quite as stylish as wood.

This means that if you’re running a high end, fancy restaurant, you’ll obviously want everyone to realize just how fancy your restaurant actually is. Quite frankly, metal chairs can come off as a somewhat cheaper option and also have a colder less personal feel. Your customers will know you’re cutting corners to lower costs, rather than going all out to ensure your restaurant is a lavish, exciting experience for them.

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Getting Your Wood Restaurant Furniture Ready for Winter

Nov 03
Posted by Daniel in Restaurant Chairs, Restaurant Furniture, restaurant tips and advice

wood restaurant chairsMuddy footprints paired with that brush of cool air each time the door is opened. This is a true sign that winter is just around the corner and for many restaurant owners, this season can be a big challenge especially when it comes to their restaurant furniture.

If the summer season is the perfect time for restaurant owners to let their customers enjoy some great time under the sun out in the restaurant patio, winter proves to be an entirely different case. People would rather stay inside the restaurant and spend some cozy time sipping coffee and eating some steaming dishes. But aside from making sure that your customers are kept comfortable during their dining experience in your restaurant, you should also not forget to look after your restaurant’s furniture, especially since the harsh winter weather can also indirectly expose them to possible damages.

Protecting your restaurant furniture is a must particularly when it is made of wood and is used by wet clients. Humidity changes in the air is also a fact that might affect your chairs.

Winter poses the risk of water being absorbed into wood furniture such as the tables and chairs. The water that is absorbed, can eventually, soften the wood and create swollen spots and before you know it, your restaurant furniture might already be irreparable.

This is the reason why proper and constant maintenance of your furniture is essential all year round and especially in the winter. Make sure that it is always dry and properly wiped clean every time your customers finish eating. (more…)

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Email Lists can Work for Restaurant Promotions

Oct 16
Posted by Daniel in bar tips and advice, Restaurant, restaurant tips and advice

More than likely, you’ve been asked to provide your email address for promotions through various online companies, and even brick and mortar stores that you frequent. These promotions can work for restaurants as well, but you have to make sure that you do it the right way.

Keep in mind that some people don’t like to sign away their email address to strangers. They are afraid of getting spammed and hacked, and you really can’t blame them. As great as technology is, it also comes with a lot of problems. Never tell someone that they have to sign up, as this can get a lot of people angry. Instead, have your employees point out the email signup book and let the customers know that you will be sending coupons and special offers through the address, and that is the only thing that you will be doing. Let them know that you aren’t going to sell the addresses to anyone else.

You can have a book at the front of the restaurant where people can sign up. You should also have a form or an email address on your website that people can use to sign up if they don’t want to sign up while they are at the restaurant.

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