Some restaurant owners would like you to believe that their stained floors, faded wood tables and broken booths are all part of the business’s laid-back, rustic charm. But who is really buying that? And who really enjoys eating in an establishment where your shoes stick to the floor and where there is a high risk that you will leave with splinters instead of just a doggy bag? If that’s what the dining room looks like, just imagine the kitchen.
Creating a clean and comfortable ambiance is key to drawing in customers, especially in the restaurant business. While as the owner of a small chain or family restaurant, you may not have the budget for a four-star makeover, you can do a number of things to enhance the appeal of your business to perspective diners.
As a part of their wood and leather restoration services, Furniture Medic has delivered their services to all types of restaurants, giving even the greasiest, dullest businesses a brand new sheen. It says a lot about a company when they have damaged tables and seating areas, says Danny Walker, owner of the Grass Valley, California branch of Furniture Medic. When the environment seems dingy and worn, it can be unappetizing.
And while the average person probably cannot enter a restaurant and pinpoint all the details that make it look dirty or unkempt, he knows that the overall look of the place is drab, and is likely to choose to eat somewhere else. Luckily, the technicians at Furniture Medic know what to tackle to make the greatest improvements.
For a complete transformation, Walker suggest closing the restaurant for a day or half the day so that his team can undertake the largest projects in a timely manner, without worrying about getting in the way of patrons and staff. Common repairs made to restaurants include:
- Reinforcing supports for chairs, tables and booths.
- Filling in or sanding out scratches.
- Correcting dents and dings.
- Buffing surfaces to add shine.
- Making repairs after a damaging fire or flood.
Overall, the restaurant’s owners and diners can expect to see a new, clean look that is sure to please everyone.
To maintain the new look, Walker recommends following his simple cleaning and maintenance techniques for wood furniture and flooring. Restaurant owners should also consider having their local restoration and repair specialist visit the business roughly once a month for paint touchups and to buff away little marks.
