Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

As restaurants continue to navigate limited indoor dining capacity and customers wary to dine indoors, some are expanding into outdoor spaces. Some cities are making the transition easier for their restaurants by closing downtown streets on certain weekends and inviting restaurants to place tables and seating areas outside.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Outdoor dining is still top of mind as owners want to keep employees and customers safe and have questions about maintaining outdoor spaces in inclement weather. That's fine for sidewalks but not very conducive to outdoor dining, including keeping tables leveled. Set seating times. Tips for minimizing risk: ?

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 26, 2021

There’s nothing like a beautiful day in Miami, Florida for doing some shopping or laying out on the beach, but my favorite thing to do on a warm, sunny day is go out to eat somewhere with outdoor seating. Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Miami. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amara at Paraiso (@amaraatparaiso).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 19, 2022

If you’re a hospitality or restaurant business who utilise an outside space, then you’ll know that outdoors furniture and fittings can take a bashing with the weather. Has your outdoor furniture lost its colour? You will be surprised by how much of a difference a fresh lick of paint will make to outdoor items.

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Restaurant Clicks

JUNE 3, 2021

The weather is beautiful, and we are all ready to dine outdoors in the Washington, D.C. Outdoor dining is a favorite amongst Washingtonians, and we have rounded up the leading restaurants you should try! Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in DC. Be sure to order a crafted cocktail as you enjoy the outdoor vibes while you dine.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 7, 2022

The resurgence of the virus will increase the demand for outdoor dining options. If you have not already taken advantage of outdoor dining, now is the time to get creative. Below are eight tips to help you create an alluring outdoor dining space to draw in a crowd during the long winter months. Add a sense of privacy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2020

After reopening in May and June, the CDC and state governments provided guidance for inside dining, but even with reduced seating, 73 percent of people are uncomfortable dining indoors at a restaurant. As a result, the industry is seeing a tenfold increase in outdoor seating compared to this time last year. For example, L.A.’s

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7 Shifts

MAY 3, 2021

The warm weather is upon us, and with longer days, successful vaccinations, and customers spending more time outdoors, restaurant sales across the country rose 20% in April. It’s also important to note that using outdoor space and adding more seating to your restaurant can increase your revenue by 30%.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

But with outdoor dining, it doesn’t have to be. I had to take what I could get, so to fancy birthday lunch my daughters went, sitting outdoors in designer high chairs at a socially distanced table, coloring with crayons while I enjoyed a glass of wine, then another, and my first meal out since the pandemic began. Getty Images.

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OpenTable

JULY 7, 2020

With long days and warm temperatures, the demand for outdoor dining is at a new high. . cities have relaxed and streamlined processes for obtaining outdoor dining permits. In other cities, like San Francisco, restaurants are moving to close streets for outdoor dining , shutting down car traffic for more table service.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

Winterize Your Patio Seating ?? With indoor dining closed as per Governor Cuomo until further notice, outdoor dining has become a staple of dining out in New York City. Our traffic-heavy streets are now home to ad-hoc patio seating. Install protective equipment such as glass screens or barriers for outdoor tables.

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Cheetah

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Outdoor dining in parklets, aka streateries, saved millions of restaurants and bars around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s great news for many restaurants who rely on outdoor dining as the only lifeline to tug them through winter. California Formalizes Outdoor Dining Through 2024. Reading Time: 4 minutes.

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7 Shifts

JULY 22, 2022

Whether that looks like tables on the sidewalk or a rooftop bar, there’s no denying that outdoor dining brings new obstacles and challenges to the already complex life of a restaurateur or employee. It’s also important to note that using outdoor space and adding more seating to your restaurant can increase your revenue by 30%.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The rush to purchase heat lamps for outside seating has led to a lucrative secondary market — and a surge in stealing On the Thursday before Valentine’s Day, in the early hours of the morning, McGillin’s Olde Ale House had its heat lamps stolen. Left with fewer heaters, restaurants are unable to accommodate as many outdoor customers.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 18, 2021

Outdoor dining, warm weather, and a decline in virus cases helped the industry. Breweries and Taprooms were close to pre-pandemic levels by the end of summer—dude to to-go cans and outdoor seating. Some had to get creative with their outdoor seating and greenhouses, yurts, and igloos became the way to dine out.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

Expand or Remodel Expanding your restaurant's outside seating area with a deck, patio or tent, could bring you real financial benefits. Adding a bar to that outdoor space can increase revenue even more. That’s a 65 percent return on investment for their customer who considered adding outdoor seating.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Some trending concepts over the past several years have included more open seating, high ceilings, and exposed structure concepts. Covered outdoor dining areas are always a great addition to the dining concept as well and we have learned their increased importance this year. Getting Creative with Outdoor Space.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

A future forward restaurant model will be characterized by contactless delivery, curbside pick-up, and outdoor seating and will be more able to respond to heightened anxieties about business hygienic practices. If you currently lack outdoor seating, you may want to consider renovations or look for a new location that can accommodate.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2020

Allowing restaurants to utilize outdoor parking space is a way for municipalities to offer additional relief to local restaurants and help consumers feel safe and more comfortable when dining out. Therefore, maximizing the ability to utilize outdoor space to increase seating capacity will be critical for restaurants during this period.

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EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2020

If you build a winterized outdoor patio, they still might not come As more states are allowing the hospitality business to reopen in varying capacities, restaurants, particularly those in cooler climates, are hastily prepping for a winter al fresco. Restaurants have typically used space heaters to extend the life of their outdoor patios.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Outdoor dining One way they evolved their operations was by taking advantage of San Francisco’s new shared spaces program to extend their dining outdoors in order to keep revenue up. After two months, they reopened with just the four main co-founders running the operation. Trying to rebrand entirely is very difficult.

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Restaurant Clicks

JULY 19, 2021

Enjoying the great outdoors is one of the main reasons why so many people flock to visit Florida every year and there’s no better way to do it than to go out to eat and enjoy a nice meal outside at one of the many restaurants that offer outdoor dining. Best Outdoor Dining in Tampa Bay. Make a Reservation.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Fortunately, though limited indoor seating is possible now and luckily for us, we have a pretty sizable floor, so we can comfortably distance customers. Even now, restaurants in New York remain at 25% seating 8 months after the crisis first began. The rise of outdoor dining ?? to comply with new and changing regulations.

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Restaurant Clicks

AUGUST 9, 2021

When you are in South Florida, there are plenty of great restaurant options for outdoor seating. With beautiful beaches and amazing weather, Fort Lauderdale is the perfect place to try out great outdoor restaurants! Check out the best places to eat outdoors in Fort Lauderdale.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 4, 2024

Well-designed outdoor projects feel organic, immersive, and enjoyable versus purely transactional retail. Consider that Easton was the most visited outdoor lifestyle center in the nation last November and December. Understandably, retailers want to be around strong F&B because they appreciate the draw and the co-tenancy benefits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2022

Outdoor Is Still Popular. As a result, many establishments have made their outdoor spaces usable throughout all four seasons via the use of tents, heaters, and fans. Of course, it’s important to advertise that you offer outdoor dining space year-round using signage. Room for Technology.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2021

Keep in mind that primary outdoor signage should be large including a logo, text displaying business name, and potentially smaller text with a restaurant slogan. Outdoor Restaurant Signs. Any restaurant sign strategy begins with the outdoor sign with the aim to draw guests inside. This is done with indoor signs.

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OpenTable

AUGUST 2, 2020

Outdoor Dining Has Become a New Lifeline for Struggling Restaurants. Early this month, Los Angeles restaurants were permitted to create new seating areas on sidewalks, in alleys, and in streets. The post This week in restaurant news: outdoor creativity, midpriced dining, who should get credit for recipes? … Read more.

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Evergreen

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Expanded outdoor seating may be just what you need to maximize profits during COVID-19. Many cities and counties across the country now permit outdoor dining in expanded areas, even when indoor dining is prohibited or restricted. In a […].

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Squirrel Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

Summer time = Patio time We all eagerly plan for and anticipate the summer season, as the promise of warmer weather usually means we get to be outdoors longer and enjoy more sunlight. For many, dining at restaurants in the summer has a special charm, as one of the only times in a year we get to dine outdoors.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 29, 2021

Outdoor seating construction. You can use the funds to cover expenses incurred from February 15, 2020 until March 11, 2023.Expenses Expenses eligible for grant money to be used on are: Payroll and benefits (not including employees making more than $100,000/year. Mortgage and rent payments. Utilities and maintenance.

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Cheetah

AUGUST 5, 2021

What about outdoors? Outdoor ventilated seating will still be an option for unvaccinated guests or those unable to provide proof. Train (and re-train) your staff on proper social distancing, how and when to clean seating and service areas, and even how to wear a mask. How can this be enforced?

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 21, 2021

These restaurants generally have limited menus, no seating, and fewer (if any) servers compared full-service restaurants. Cons: You have higher overhead costs because you need more seating and servers. Family-style restaurants follow the full-service model with seating and dedicated servers. Fast Food Chains. Example: PitaWay.

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Outdoor seating for restaurants has risen to the top of guests’ wish lists in recent years. As a result, many restaurants have invested in patio furniture and set up inviting outdoor dining areas with everything guests expect from an indoor dining experience. Today, they serve 17 tables outside. “We

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Bottleneck Management

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Decide if your party is best hosted indoors or outdoors. The Great Outdoors Choose Your Setup: If you have outdoor space, take advantage of it. Consider seating and ask guests to bring chairs if they have them or offer cushions and blankets for sitting on the ground. Computer monitors work great for this too!

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

For example, municipalities vary on outdoor seating permit requirements. Some cities require detailed architectural plans – especially if the outdoor seating is on or adjacent to a state road, which may also require approval by the Florida Department of Transportation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The past year has also continued to drive consumer demand for alcohol to-go and outdoor dining with nearly four in 10 consumers saying the availability of outdoor seating would make them more likely to choose one restaurant over another similar one. Roughly half of U.S.

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