Entrepreneurs who are considering starting up their own restaurant have an exciting yet arduous journey ahead of them. There are many tasks involved in opening a new restaurant and this can be a hectic time. Activities usually start with designing the restaurant, which includes deciding on the type of food to be served and the restaurant theme. Decisions must be made regarding the purchase of kitchen equipment and restaurant furniture, and eventually hiring staff and advertising for the restaurant opening. This blog article covers some helpful tips and information for new restaurant owners to assist them with the task of purchasing commercial restaurant furniture.
Consider your Theme
Almost every new restaurant wants to stand out from the existing restaurant local and/or national competition, and perhaps come up with a completely new concept or twist on the traditional restaurant. Even restaurants who want to stay within an existing restaurant style, such as a Mexican style restaurant or pizza parlor, want to create a theme which incorporates the owners own unique style. Usually this theme creation incorporates creating a look or brand for the entire restaurant operation, including the restaurant’s décor, as well as menus, website and furniture. Commercial furniture suppliers understand this type of branding, and can assist customers in incorporating colors and furniture styles to achieve the specific ambiance and look new restaurant owners are trying to achieve.
Restaurant tables are available in a vast number of styles from the classic look of custom butcher block to the natural stone look of granite table tops, or durable laminate tables which are available in an almost infinite array of colors and patterns that can match any restaurant decor. Restaurant tables are available in sizes that will fit in any restaurant, from small square two person tables to very large tables that can seat ten people or more. Restaurant booths are available with matching tables that work wonders when mixed with traditional table and chair or barstool options to add visual depth and interest to a restaurant space.
Consider the Budget
When purchasing restaurant furniture, as with any other purchase, it is important to consider what the budget will be. If a commercial furniture supplier is a reputable company with experienced staff, this will be one of the first topics they will cover with you. Companies who are experienced selling restaurant furniture realize that every customer has to consider their budget, and will assist customers in ensuring that they receive the most bang for their buck.
When considering purchasing furniture for a new restaurant, some first time customers may look at purchasing residential furniture since some of it looks the same as commercial furniture. While the tables, chairs or barstools may look the same, they may not be built to the same standards as commercial tables and chairs, may not be as durable, and may not hold up in the long run. Many restaurants that purchase residential furniture initially will end up replacing that furniture in a short time. Commercial furniture from a reputable dealer also comes with a warranty which protects the customer.
There are very good choices in all categories of restaurant chairs, tables, barstools, bases for indoors or outdoors that are budget friendly. Commercial restaurant tables such as the wood edge laminate start at $37 for a 24” x 24” square table top, wood frame restaurant chairs such as the A1412 start at $53, and metal frame restaurant barstools such as the A1 Square Bucket start at $62.
Consider the lead time
Many times customers must wait longer than they would like to begin to shop for commercial restaurant furniture. A reputable restaurant furniture supplier understands that every customer has their own individual needs as far as what their restaurant furniture budget is, and what their restaurant opening date is (which affects when their new restaurant furniture needs to be on site at the restaurant) among many other issues. It is best if a restaurant can consider purchasing furniture early in the process, but sometimes new restaurant owners, for many different reasons, must wait until late in the start up process to purchase restaurant furniture.
While some custom options have a lead time that may not work for all customers, many custom options can be purchased that do not have a substantial manufacturing time. Of course, there are always in stock options and quick ship products in every color, style and category of restaurant chairs, tables, bases and barstools so that Missouri Table and Chair can meet the needs of all commercial furniture customers.
