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Owning and running a commercial/restaurant business is no walk in the park but can be a very exciting journey to embark on that can reap many benefits. It is a long trip from your starting point to your destination so buckle up. Don’t worry though. You won’t be alone. We will be coming along for the ride and help you build and sustain a successful enterprise from start to finish. Not sure where to begin or where to search? We can provide you with the tools to evaluate your needs and turn your restaurant into a profitable business.
Suppose you want to venture out and find a location. Then you would need to draw a business plan. After that, you would then brainstorm ideas for your concept and come up with strategies to market your brand. Find your target audience, attract visitors, and convert them into regular customers. Now you are up to restaurant furniture. Shopping for the perfect items to furnish your commercial space and seamlessly flow with your décor can be a daunting task as well. We got you covered from articles about marketing your restaurant to guides on finding the right patio furniture to furniture installations we do for our customers and more!
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Restaurant Booth Table Tops Guide
Restaurant booth tables have to work within a seating arrangement that is less forgiving than a freestanding table-and-chair layout. The booth establishes where guests sit and how they approach the table, while the table top and base determine the available dining surface, legroom, and space left for entering and exiting the seat.
Choosing the right restaurant booth table therefore starts with the booth itself. Once its configuration and dimensions are known, the table size, shape, top material, edge, and base can be selected as parts of the same installation. This guide covers booth table sizes, table tops, edges, and bases and explains how each decision affects fit, access, dining space, and everyday use.
Restaurant Tables and Bases Guide
Restaurant tables need enough surface area for meals, comfortable legroom and sufficient clearance when chairs are pulled out. Size, shape, height, materials and base support must work together to suit your menu, seating requirements and floor plan.
The right combination should also support your service style and withstand daily commercial use. This guide covers the key specifications, common selection mistakes and how to coordinate table tops, bases and seating before ordering.
Exit 13 Gastrobar - Bryn Mawr, PA
A famous and lively local hotspot, The Exit 13 is built to impress with its vibrant, industrial-chic atmosphere. The mix of modern decor and raw industrial design elements creates an inviting and dynamic space that's perfect for enjoying great food, drinks, and live entertainment. The spacious interior, featuring an eclectic variety of seating options and a fully stocked bar, is ideal for both casual gatherings and special events. With its unique vibe and urban edge, this buzzing venue will keep guests coming back for more.
Bartolo’s - Station Park, UT
With an Italian-inspired kitchen specializing in handcrafted pasta, Bartolo’s has locations in Salt Lake City, Station Park, and Park City, Utah. A popular destination for Italian cuisine catering to connoisseurs and the simply hungry alike, the diverse menu and classy atmosphere make for a memorable dining experience for guests.
Haraz Coffee House - Orland Park, IL
Most agree that the original coffee plants were native to the western regions of Ethiopia. Coffee was recorded as a beverage as early as the 6th century, utilized by the Ottoman Empire. It was in Yemen, however, that these plants were finally cultivated and developed into the beans and beverage that we know today. First generation immigrants from the birthplace of coffee, the Yemenis behind the Haraz Coffee House chain believe that roasting and serving coffee is a ritual that brings people of all cultures together. With beans grown at altitudes above 3000 ft in a village called Haraz, they craft authentic Yemeni-style beverages for the enjoyment of all.
In the Drink - Wayne, NJ
It wasn't always this way. "It's the middle of summer, yet your restaurant is empty," remarked Gordon Ramsay upon stepping into In the Drink to film the show Kitchen Nightmares. "We don't need that much help," assured George, the owner. Nadia, the server, summed it up: "When people think of a country club and they come here, I feel like they think they're in the wrong place. The inside is very dark. It's gloomy. It looks like a high school cafeteria."
Galvins - Georgetown, KY
Established in 2008, Galvin’s on Main is a family owned restaurant in the historic district of Georgetown, Kentucky. The town’s roots go back to the 18th century when it was founded by Rev. Elijah Craig and was called Lebanon but was renamed in honor of President George Washington in 1790. From the outside Galvin’s on Main looks like a traditional British tavern in a part of town with buildings that feature classic European architecture. Their menu offers 100+ items which includes gourmet burgers, specialty sandwiches, pizza and more. They also have 40 beers on tap with many of Kentucky’s local favorite brews. They have a full bar with other choices that include seasonal cocktails and a wide selection of wines.
Holiday Inn - Peterborough Waterfront
Located In the heart of the Kawarthas, overlooking the Jackson River the Holiday Inn Hotel Peterborough Waterfront is ideally situated along the Trent Severn Waterway in the downtown business and shopping district. The hotel's central location is near the world's highest hydraulic lift lock and Canada's only Canoe Museum, 1.5 km from our hotel. Peterborough hosts numerous festivals throughout the year, such as summer's Festival of Lights and is home to popular arts facilities, like Showplace Performance Centre. Lodging here puts business travelers near GE Canada, Siemens, Pepsi-QTG, De Laval, Ministry of Natural Resources and other businesses in Peterborough.
Pilos Street Tacos - Miami Beach
Pilos Tacos is located in the famous Miami Beach neighborhood which is popular with tourists and socialites. It is here you can feel the vibrant pulse of this diverse city. Miami Beach is also known for its historic art deco architecture and has been one of America's pre-eminent beach resorts for almost a century. The city has a rich history as a trend-setting center of arts, culture and nightlife, from the world famous nightclubs of the 1950s to the rich cultural life of today's South Beach.
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Commercial Furniture Maintenance Guide
Commercial restaurant furniture deals with constant use. Chairs are moved throughout service, tabletops are wiped repeatedly, upholstery collects food and spills, and every surface is exposed to regular cleaning. The right maintenance routine helps limit unnecessary wear while making it easier to catch developing damage before it becomes a larger problem.
This guide covers practical cleaning and preventive maintenance for the materials commonly used in commercial furniture, along with minor upkeep that can be handled without altering the original construction. Structural damage and significant repairs require a different approach. We’ll begin with wood furniture, where protecting the finish from moisture, heat, abrasion, and improper cleaning is central to routine care.
Senior Living Furniture Design Tips
For residents of a senior living community, the dining room is part of their home. Breakfast, coffee, celebrations, and ordinary Tuesday lunches all happen there, often for years. The furniture becomes part of those routines, which gives its selection more weight than furnishing a room that people visit occasionally. Chairs and tables still have to answer practical needs as mobility and strength change, but residents should be able to recognize the space first as somewhere they live, dine and spend time with others.
Furniture designed around the specific needs and physical limitations of older adults can make those everyday experiences easier. This guide looks at how seating, tables, and dining-room design respond to mobility and assisted use, how furniture choices affect hygiene and daily care, and how materials, finishes, and upholstery can create a welcoming environment without losing sight of commercial demands. It also examines what happens when the room is actually occupied, helping designers and facility operators evaluate furniture as part of the complete dining experience rather than as a collection of individual specifications.
Raising the Bar in Customer Experience: The Value in a Design
What are the elements that create the best bar / tavern? There probably is no one right answer to this question as a variety of different examples may pass through your mind. While there is an archetypal successful bar template we can fall back on, it won’t necessarily be the one that is best suited for your venue and location. The right bar design can add value to your business and greatly impact customer satisfaction. Knowing how to best use your available space to appeal to your potential customers is what will help you optimize your business.
Fast Casual Restaurant vs Quick Service Restaurant
While some restaurateurs and chefs stay in tune to the latest trends and concepts in the restaurant business, others create and develop them. The two stalwarts of the American food service industry were always the fast food and fine dining. But now, the rapidly growing fast casual restaurant sector has squeezed itself in. Companies, including many restaurant brands like Chipotle, Panera and Shake Shack are increasingly combining healthy ingredients with fast food services to launch this trend. Though still dwarfed by fast-food competition in sheer numbers, fast-casual chains are growing much faster.
Taco Pros - Marysville, OH
In 2019, Bhagyesh Patel and Master Chef Cesar had a dream of opening a simple Mexican restaurant that celebrated the street food of Mexico. The idea became reality and spread like wildfire in the greater Chicago area. Despite the Covid lockdown, Patel and team thrived, and by 2022, the single location had become a rapidly expanding franchise spreading across three states with dozens of locations, with the Marysville restaurant being the latest addition.
The Half Shell - Germantown, TN
A true Memphis original, The Half Shell has been serving the city since 1973 starting at Poplar and Mendenhall before moving to its longtime home at 688 S. Mendenhall, and now expanding with an exciting new location in Germantown. Known for award-winning seafood and New Orleans-inspired favorites, The Half Shell features an open kitchen, vibrant oyster bar, and a beautiful patio perfect for lingering. Consistently recognized by The Commercial Appeal, Memphis Magazine, and The Memphis Flyer, and proud to support local charities, The Half Shell invites you to enjoy fresh flavors, warm hospitality, and a legacy that continues to grow.