Check with your regional or local laws for seating permissions, but if you can strategically place a few tables by the entrance of your restaurant, you can passively advertise to potential walk-in customers simply by having customers already sitting there, enjoying a meal or a few drinks. People often love watching pedestrians and cars go by while they have a slow meal, so sidewalk seating is sure to be a hit.<\/p>\n
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Optimize your restaurant flow using a POS system<\/strong><\/p>\n Depending on the layout of your restaurant, you might be able to set up a waiters\u2019 station outside \u2013 or you might choose to give your staff tablets to take and send orders instantaneously. Your service will run more smoothly if your staff can send orders to the bar or kitchen without having to head indoors. By strategically placing your point-of-sale systems<\/a> in your customers\u2019 line of sight, you can reassure patrons of your restaurant\u2019s efficiency.<\/p>\n Photo by chuttersnap on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n Furnish your outdoor area well<\/strong><\/p>\n Good furniture is an investment, so choose high-quality furniture<\/a> that will last \u2013 you don\u2019t want to be replacing chairs and tables every six months. By choosing comfortable furniture for your patrons, you\u2019re telling them that you value their business and care about their comfort. Plus, they\u2019ll be more likely to stay for another round of drinks or a dessert if they\u2019re feeling cosy.<\/p>\n Jon Taffer<\/a> \u2013 an entrepreneur famous for running a variety of restaurants and bars \u2013 once said: \u201cany business, no matter what it is, lives or dies by the customer reactions it creates.\u201d Wise words to live by for any restaurant owner \u2013 Ensure your customer reactions are positive by prioritizing quality over quantity!<\/p>\n Additionally, why not add a touch of originality to start conversations \u2013 and more importantly \u2013 coming to your restaurant to see the changes for themselves? Swings and hanging chairs used alongside traditional seating, tend to be particularly popular with a younger crowd. If you\u2019re lucky enough to have a scenic view from your outdoor area, you\u2019ll be sure to attract all sorts of new customers eager to look at something pretty while they share a meal with friends or family.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Make your outdoor area habitable year-round<\/strong><\/p>\n Customers should be able to use a good outdoor area during all four seasons. During colder months, consider using outdoor heaters and lamps and providing cushioned seating so your customers can enjoy a cosy meal or drink outside. If your restaurant is appealing throughout the year, you\u2019ll have fewer days with empty tables in the long, colder months.<\/p>\n In summer, make your outdoor area a place that customers will want to spend the day \u2013 in hot climates, this might require the installation of a large fan or a set of umbrellas.\u00a0 A decent outdoor space should never be taken for granted, so if yours is currently being used to house garbage cans and empty milk crates, it might be time to reassess your priorities. Clear out your outdoor space and make room for your customers!<\/p>\n \u2013 Sam Lamba, CEO of Gong Cha USA<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\r\n <\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.lingapos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/chuttersnap-348313-unsplash-300x200.jpg\")
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