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Outdoor Seating : Why it is So Important? Make The Most Of Your Outdoor Space

9 Nov 2022

After spending most of the recent years spent inside, we have come to appreciate the great outdoors a lot more, and having the option for customers to sit in an outdoor space will soon make you become one of the most popular spots in town.

1. Customer Experience

Creating an environment that is stylish, comfy and protected will create a great name for your business, and retaining customers will not be a problem. You’ll have them coming back for more and attracting new customers just because you’re “the place to be!”. It’s almost guaranteed whether you’re a restaurant, bar, or anything else in the sector, having the flexibility of an open air or enclosed space will surpass consumer satisfaction.

2. Increasing Capacity

Having the ability to offer additional alfresco seating will also have a parallel impact on your profits, in simple; more people… more money. The implementation of a canopy system can also see this benefit all year round, as the weather protection products offer will mean your customers will be sheltered from unreliable weather conditions… We explain more on this below.

3. Health and Well-Being

The outdoor living sector has seen an accelerating increase ever since 2020 when the pandemic happened, consumers have become more uncomfortable and weary when dining in indoor and confined spaces. The Importance of outdoor dining enables your customers to become relaxed when dining, an outdoor space will be well ventilated and more spaced out. Sitting outside on those sunny evenings is what we all enjoy, mother nature providing its own natural ambience and stunning scenery just puts the cherry on the cake, alongside all the benefits such as absorbing sunlight will all contribute to positive health factors.

“Outdoor dining represents a significant proportion of business for restaurants that offer it. Overall, 35% of operators that offer outdoor seating say it accounts for more than 40% of their average daily sales. Fifteen percent of operators say it represents more than 70% of their daily sales.
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— National Restaurant Association

Clawford Lakes - Devon

Make The Most Of Your Outdoor Space

Every outdoor space comes with its own unique characteristics. No space too small or too large to be transformed into a new unrecognisable alfresco area, customers can dine all year round as you have the ability to double capacity and book those outside tables when having one of our systems installed. You wont have to worry about the unpredictable UK weather conditions as the products can be opened and closed from the push of a button or even from an app that can be operated by staff.

Following trends and the way the world is going, improving you alfresco dining experience for customers can see your business increase gross profits by up to 65% as research has shown, so now is the time to take advantage and make the most and maximise these spaces.

A retractable roofing system will be the ultimate solution for your space, maximum dimensions for a single unit goes up to 5m in width by 9m in projection, yet it can be paired with more runners to create an even larger coverage. The Ashelta system can be configured in multiple different ways to fit your space, Integrated into our bespoke designed timber frame, the incorporation of gutters built into the frame allows for seamless drainage and maximum weather protection for your customers.

A common combination we usually see within the hospitality sector is the retractable roof and the height adjustable windows, a modern and unique system where panes of glass can be moved up and down vertically from the push of a button. These are perfect for keeping heat inside and protection against wind chill or opening up and allowing for air flow on those summer days.

Having the custom feel to your space will be a welcoming addition to your business, attracting customers and becoming the talk of the town, to learn more about OutHounds and what we do, check out one of our projects following the link below.