While most restaurants are always on the lookout for new customers, deciding on renovations that will provide the most bang for the buck isn’t as easy as it may seem. Most restaurant renovations are limited by time, money and time AND money! So what kind of upgrades can you make that will provide a satisfactory return on investment without breaking the bank or keeping you closed for too long? We’ve put together a list of the top four restaurant renovations to increase customer traffic.
Upgrade Your Bathrooms
Nothing makes a customer second guess their choice of restaurant like visiting a dirty, smelly, dilapidated bathroom. Many restaurant bathrooms are an afterthought and that’s a real mistake. A customer who’s had an unpleasant trip to your bathroom will start to wonder what really goes on in your kitchen. A newly renovated, fresh and clean bathroom will ensure your hard-earned customers have no reason to provide any negative word-of-mouth reviews.
Upgrade Your Lighting
Lighting is important in any room – not just in restaurants. And getting your lighting right can be the difference between creating an inviting ambience or a harsh, unpleasant atmosphere. That said, lighting isn’t an exact science. However, the help of some interior design experts can allow you to choose a lighting arrangement that establishes the impression you want your restaurant to exude.
Upgrade Your Flooring
Restaurant floors take a lot of abuse: foot traffic, spills, daily cleaning and more. And before you know it, your floors will start to show their age. Consider the fact that your flooring is one of the largest visual spaces in your room. And while you not only want something attractive, you want it to be easily cleaned and long-lasting. Getting your flooring right is a restaurant renovation that can increase customer traffic for years to come.
Upgrade Your HVAC System
Your HVAC system comprises heating, ventilation and air conditioning. In a post-Covid world, a proper ventilation system in a public room is a must-have. You’ll also want to be able to provide your customers with a comfortable environment whether there’s a blizzard outside or the sidewalks are melting. A fully functional HVAC system will ensure customers aren’t turned off by your restaurant’s air quality.
