Electrical Installations Ideal for Restaurant Waiting Areas
 
A long line is typically a good sign your restaurant is thriving, but as customers wait for seats, they should still be as comfortable as possible. Catering to their comfort and experience as soon as they walk in the door can help ensure everyone is happy and the restaurant experience starts off on a positive note.

There are numerous upgrades you may want to consider for a waiting area to help ease the wait time and allow customers to feel comfortable. A number of the upgrades relate to electrical needs and can make a difference in the initial impact customers have when they enter your restaurant.

Browse through a variety of upgrades to see how customers can actually enjoy their waiting time until a table or booth is open.

Charging Stations

Providing comfortable seating is an ideal way for customers to pass the time at your restaurant, but you can take things one step further by installing a charging station for customers to use. Cell phones, tablets, and other devices may be used to help pass the time while a customer waits. Streaming music or videos may drain the battery life, but a charging station can help conserve it.
A typical charging station will feature USB outlets along with a couple of traditional plugs. The stations can be wired to sit next to the seats and benches in the waiting area. A small sign with free Wi-Fi information may be displayed if your restaurant offers those connections.

Heating and Cooling Elements

Controlling the climate inside your restaurant is much easier than the waiting area. Doors are constantly opening, and some portions of the waiting area may include exterior seating. To keep customers comfortable and satisfied, upgrade the waiting area with separate heating and cooling elements.

A separate system from the rest of the restaurant makes it easy to control the temperature and help fight off weather elements from outside. On the exterior, lamp post heaters can provide sections of heat and are useful during cooler nights when guests are waiting.

Flat Screen Mounts and Wiring

As customers anticipate their future meal, you can help get them ready with digital screens. Sections of the waiting area wall will be drilled to feature monitor wiring and mounting brackets. With these options built in, you can stream restaurant content directly to customers. For example, you can display digital menus, video clips, and drink options on the monitors.
Touch-screen monitors can also be used to help ease the check-in process. Guests can enter their party size and special requests. A live queue can update guests on the seating order and potential wait times.

Sound Systems

Adding dynamic sound systems enhances the way guests enjoy a waiting area. Music can be directly associated with the theme and mood of the restaurant to help get customers excited. The speakers can also be used to relay messages directly to customers. For example, if you have an outdoor waiting area, the speaker can be used to call out to parties when their tables are ready.
Speakers can be used to play audio clips about restaurant promotions, specials, and seasonal meal options.

Exterior and Interior Lighting

Add proper lighting to waiting areas so that customers are illuminated and do not feel like they are waiting in the dark. Exterior lighting can be installed to provide fully illuminated waiting areas. At night, customers will feel safe and know exactly where to go thanks to spotlights and lighted sections.

Add lights to the interior area as well, so it's clear where customers need to sit, and areas are not too dimly lit.

Our experienced electricians at Circle Electric, Inc. can help your business thrive when it comes to electrical upgrades. Along with the waiting area, we can provide upgrades for the whole restaurant as needed.



 
A long line is typically a good sign your restaurant is thriving, but as customers wait for seats, they should still be as comfortable as possible. Catering to their comfort and experience as soon as they walk in the door can help ensure everyone is happy and the restaurant experience starts off on a positive note.

There are numerous upgrades you may want to consider for a waiting area to help ease the wait time and allow customers to feel comfortable. A number of the upgrades relate to electrical needs and can make a difference in the initial impact customers have when they enter your restaurant.

Browse through a variety of upgrades to see how customers can actually enjoy their waiting time until a table or booth is open.

Charging Stations

Providing comfortable seating is an ideal way for customers to pass the time at your restaurant, but you can take things one step further by installing a charging station for customers to use. Cell phones, tablets, and other devices may be used to help pass the time while a customer waits. Streaming music or videos may drain the battery life, but a charging station can help conserve it.
A typical charging station will feature USB outlets along with a couple of traditional plugs. The stations can be wired to sit next to the seats and benches in the waiting area. A small sign with free Wi-Fi information may be displayed if your restaurant offers those connections.

Heating and Cooling Elements

Controlling the climate inside your restaurant is much easier than the waiting area. Doors are constantly opening, and some portions of the waiting area may include exterior seating. To keep customers comfortable and satisfied, upgrade the waiting area with separate heating and cooling elements.

A separate system from the rest of the restaurant makes it easy to control the temperature and help fight off weather elements from outside. On the exterior, lamp post heaters can provide sections of heat and are useful during cooler nights when guests are waiting.

Flat Screen Mounts and Wiring

As customers anticipate their future meal, you can help get them ready with digital screens. Sections of the waiting area wall will be drilled to feature monitor wiring and mounting brackets. With these options built in, you can stream restaurant content directly to customers. For example, you can display digital menus, video clips, and drink options on the monitors.
Touch-screen monitors can also be used to help ease the check-in process. Guests can enter their party size and special requests. A live queue can update guests on the seating order and potential wait times.

Sound Systems

Adding dynamic sound systems enhances the way guests enjoy a waiting area. Music can be directly associated with the theme and mood of the restaurant to help get customers excited. The speakers can also be used to relay messages directly to customers. For example, if you have an outdoor waiting area, the speaker can be used to call out to parties when their tables are ready.
Speakers can be used to play audio clips about restaurant promotions, specials, and seasonal meal options.

Exterior and Interior Lighting

Add proper lighting to waiting areas so that customers are illuminated and do not feel like they are waiting in the dark. Exterior lighting can be installed to provide fully illuminated waiting areas. At night, customers will feel safe and know exactly where to go thanks to spotlights and lighted sections.

Add lights to the interior area as well, so it's clear where customers need to sit, and areas are not too dimly lit.

Our experienced electricians at Circle Electric, Inc. can help your business thrive when it comes to electrical upgrades. Along with the waiting area, we can provide upgrades for the whole restaurant as needed.