First mobile traffic and eCommerce posed a threat to brick and mortar businesses. Now the two are melding together. Keep your restaurant on the cutting edge of how consumers order and enjoy their food. Here are three essential changes for restaurant remodels in 2019:
1. Dedicate part of your restaurant to quick pickups and mobile orders.
Restaurant goers aren’t always “going,” but that doesn’t mean you have to lose business. Combine a strong app and online presence with a physical remodel of your restaurant. Top features should include:
- A separate door for curbside pickup, delivery service contractors, and mobile orders if you have a corner or stand-alone store.
- A clear line with plenty of signage for mobile and delivery pickup.
- Organized racks and food heaters for orders made online so fast, no-nonsense pickup.
2. Organize the flow so there are no questions.
Even as you separate your restaurant space into sections devoted to placing orders, dining, and mobile pickup, the organization still has to be crystal-clear. If first-time visitors don’t know where to go or what line to join, they’ll get frustrated and leave. You can use elements of decor, such as tile color, signage, and lighting to help direct traffic and separate your restaurant into “sections” without making it seem small.
3. Make your seating area picturesque with layers of lighting.
When customers dine in, make sure the space is ready with a beautiful backdrop. Instagram has withstood the test of time, and it’s as popular as ever to take photos of friends and foods at restaurants. Make sure your dining space is beautiful with unique wall art and good lighting so the photos act like low-key ads.
If your restaurant needs a new look, incorporate both form and function into your next renovation. Cornerstone FCE Services can help make sure your restaurant is easier to manage and a better fit for current consumer trends, so talk to our team today.