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Outdoor Is the New Indoor

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” No one knows for sure, but we are seeing glimpses of a trend that may be the answer for restaurant owners and operators: expanded outdoor seating. ” An (ROI) Argument for Expanding Outdoor Seating. Creating or expanding outdoor seating is nowhere near as expensive as a building expansion. Inside Out.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Three

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And outdoor dining, once more of an afterthought or a novelty, has become a more permanent and intentional part of restaurant design. – Benny Tadele, Executive Vice President and President of Restaurants at NCR Voyix Outdoor dining saved New York City by keeping the restaurants and bars open.

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Best Practices for Outdoor Dining All Year Long

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Outdoor dining is still top of mind as owners want to keep employees and customers safe and have questions about maintaining outdoor spaces in inclement weather. That's fine for sidewalks but not very conducive to outdoor dining, including keeping tables leveled. Thankfully, outdoor dining is less expensive to build out.

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26 Proven Ways to Market Your Restaurant Online and Increase Bookings

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With 90% of diners checking a restaurant online before visiting, you also need a strong online presence to attract and boost reservations. Use it to share updates, special events, or new menu items. For example, you can promote your seasonal dishes or happy hour specials. It's an active marketing tool.

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Outdoor Dining Boom: How Restaurants Can Capitalize on the Al Fresco Opportunity

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As the weather warms and patios come alive, restaurants across the country are gearing up for a summer of outdoor dining. According to data from Tock, nearly a third of restaurants in Tock’s network have the space needed to serve guests outdoors, with 33 percent having an existing space.

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Five Casual Dining Design Trends Worth Replicating

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By July 2021, OpenTable reported that reservations had returned to normal after plunging by two-thirds during the pandemic. Outdoor Is Still Popular. As a result, many establishments have made their outdoor spaces usable throughout all four seasons via the use of tents, heaters, and fans. Walk-up Windows.

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Superfoods, Sanitation and Serene Spaces

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Additionally, plant-based and immunity-boosting foods, sanitation and outdoor dining has accelerated to an all time high. Outdoor dining will continue to be in high demand by customers. The earliest ones, however, go back much further and many are in places with the most temperate of climates making outdoor dining a must-have amenity.