I bet you never gave the internet a thought last time you bought chairs for a restaurant. Today, diners come in with smart phones, tablets and computers. That means two things for you: your dining room needs to look good for potential pictures, and you have to anticipate your guests’ needs for comfort. What Looks … Continue Reading »

Your restaurant has invested in a patio area with outdoor restaurant furniture. For the last few months, people have enjoyed a meal outside in the fresh air, but now fall is on the way. Let’s look at a few ideas you can incorporate, in order to extend your outdoor season and add a little color … Continue Reading »

When you look around your typical restaurant, where do you see opportunities for sustainability? The kitchen? The bathrooms? What about the restaurant dining sets in the dining room? Every aspect of your business can be touched by the “sustainable” label, if you know where to look. Let’s consider some ideas, both big and small. Recycle … Continue Reading »

Sometimes a restaurateur looks around their business and realizes that time has passed them by. At that point, it becomes clear that some restoration may be in order. Don’t fall prey to the common mistake of simply replacing your restaurant furniture and "calling it good.” A proper restoration should take into account every aspect of … Continue Reading »

Your employees are doing more than just showing guests to their tables. Studies have shown that nine out of ten employees are proud to work in the industry, and the majority of them also feel that they can move up in the field through hard work. They may start out seating for restaurants, but the … Continue Reading »

If your dream has always been to run a wine bar, you are inluck. Right now, wine bars are in high demand. Easy to set up, they require a bit of knowledge to run. You will have to set up your bar area a bit differently than you would if it were part of a … Continue Reading »

Just the name bistro conjures up images of coolness. You can easily visualize guests sitting in bistro chairs, often on the sidewalk, while enjoying the very best cuisine. If your goal is to tap into this ambiance, then it pays to know what trends are rising. This is true even if your chef insists that … Continue Reading »

You have found the right store front for your new eatery. You have an idea of how you want the décor to look, and what kind of cuisine you will serve. But, how many people can you get into your space? How do you maximize your restaurant dining table’s space while still giving each diner … Continue Reading »

Is there ever a time when trends aren’t important in people-driven industries? The answer is a resounding no. The same holds true when you talk about seating for restaurants. Consider how popular industrial concepts were just a few years ago. Today, they are considered passé and outdated. Wonder what’s hot and happening right now? Just … Continue Reading »

How do you figure out which supplier you should work with? It isn’t as simple as just picking a number out of the phone book and hoping for the best. You want to find someone who knows about basics, like tables for restaurants, and also is familiar with the specialty pieces that only restaurants use.  … Continue Reading »