Patio dining can add up to 65 per cent in sales to your operations, so extending patio season as long as you can just makes sense. While the weather can certainly be a factor, depending on your setup, there are a few steps you can take to lengthen the life of your patio. Ambiance Cooler […]
Throughout the summer, Canadians continue to flock to restaurant patios, and creating an inviting outdoor dining space that helps you stand out could boost traffic and your bottom line. While you’ve likely had a full patio since the nicer weather arrived, offer your guests a fresh experience and attract a new crowd with a greener […]
Celebrate the last month of summer vacation with August’s best food holidays. Enjoy seasonal ingredients, fresh flavours, and fun festivities as we see summer start to wind down. Getting guests excited to try new LTOs in an immersive experience is a great way to attract new visitors and re-engage your regulars. RELATED: Limited-time offers can […]
By Alice Sinia As temperatures continue to rise, outdoor spaces are ready to welcome guests seeking a patio dining experience. However, alongside the allure of outdoor dining comes the challenge of managing pests that can not only be a nuisance but lead to health concerns for your business — and ultimately affect your bottom line. […]
Patio season is around the corner as Victoria Day approaches, and there is nothing more annoying for guests than an evening on the patio, full of swatting away mosquitoes and wasps. While you can’t eradicate the bugs completely, there are steps you can take to give your guests a (nearly) bug-free experience. RELATED: Planning ahead […]
In the next few months, we will see patios steadily open up as the weather warms up and more people want to enjoy dining outside. The warmer weather brings operators the opportunity to bring in more traffic, create a unique dining space, expand the menu, and become a destination for outdoor dining. But with these […]
Patio season is right around the corner, but is your patio ready for spring? Typically, as soon as temperatures rise, Canadians are eager to spend sunny days outside but if you do not properly weatherproof your patio, you may incur damage, experience temporary closures, and turn away business from patio-seekers. RELATED: Embrace spring at your […]
Now that patio season is in full swing, it’s time to focus on how it can raise your revenues. 77 per cent of diners say they prefer to dine outside when given the chance, so making it a space that enhances your restaurant experience will get those tables filling up. As you add seating and […]
Canadians love their patio season, so creating an outdoor winter dining experience is great for your bottom line. For a successful winter experience, you need to decide whether to make your patio a working winter space or whether creating something new is more your style. Using your existing patio With 49 per cent of full-service […]
By Megan Prevost By July, most restaurants are deep into their summer patio season. But are you making the most of your outdoor space? Having an outdoor seating option is a huge draw for any local restaurant and even more so when the patio itself has added features not found within the regular restaurant. Setting […]
