By Evelyn Long A great meal starts before the first bite: at the front door, in the aisle, and at a table where every guest can settle in with ease. As a restaurant operator or employee, it is important to understand the impact of accessible design in helping to welcome more people and keep them […]
By Evelyn Long Most restaurant operators would love a bigger dining room, but knocking out walls or moving to a larger unit is rarely an option. The good news is that guests don’t measure your space with a tape measure; they judge it by how it feels the moment they walk in. With a few […]
By Evelyn Long Canada’s restaurant industry has embraced digital transformation at breakneck speed. From cloud-based point-of-sale systems to mobile ordering apps, technology has become the backbone of modern operations. However, this rapid evolution has a dangerous side effect: your restaurant is now a target for sophisticated cyberattacks that can cripple your business overnight. Understanding the […]
By Evelyn Long Hotter seasonal temperatures can pose great environmental and business challenges for restaurant operators – from a hotter-than-average dining room to humidity on the patio and heat stress for your kitchen team. But green design combined with proactive wellness policies can keep your restaurant cool, your team healthy, and your reputation strong from […]
By Evelyn Long In recent years, more restaurant operators across Canada have started looking beyond aesthetics and focusing on how environments affect emotional comfort. That shift has brought more attention to trauma-informed design, which looks at how physical spaces can increase or reduce stress. When guests feel physically and emotionally safe, they are more likely […]
By Evelyn Long Warm weather in Canada typically feels so scarce throughout the year, so when it arrives, we rush to spend as much time in the heat as possible. For restaurants, this can mean seeing more business from both locals and tourists, packed patios, and seasonal menus to help draw in a crowd. Is […]
By Evelyn Long As the temperatures rise through the spring and precipitation increases, slips and falls are among the most common accidents in restaurants, creating risks for employees and customers, as moisture often gets tracked indoors, making floors dangerously slick throughout the restaurant. These hazards can quickly become costly, from staff injuries to negative customer […]
By Evelyn Long As our seasons change, and Canada experiences extreme weather swings from freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall to hot, humid summers, these shifts can affect restaurant profitability, especially in outdoor dining areas. Effective restaurant design can help you prepare and address seasonal concerns, keeping your restaurant operational and profitable all year long. Why […]
By Evelyn Long Making changes to your restaurant this year provides the opportunity to improve efficiency and keep people coming back for more. It is easy to waste time in the kitchen or on the dining floor, but streamlining operations ensures everything runs smoothly and keeps customers happy. Here are a few suggestions for modifying […]
By Evelyn Long Winter comes with shorter days, cold temperatures, and the urge to stay at home. Seasonal traffic might seem to slow for restaurants, but with strategic planning and creativity, you can give people a reason to brave the cold and come in to experience a warm atmosphere that will have diners coming back. […]
