The food service industry is growing – perfect timing for a fit-out

The restaurant industry is once more showing signs of growth. As of at the end of 2022, the food service industry was responsible for the employment of over 15 million people. In the past 2 years, the industry has been responsible for increasing its workforce by 2.8 million jobs, however, it’s still just under half a million off its pre-pandemic levels.

The pundits say that signs are good for a full recovery. Despite an initially anticipated industry decline of 33%, Statista is saying that the industry is expected to make a full recovery by the end of next year.

In light of this positive outlook, many restauranteurs are planning to update their restaurants, or even to carry out a complete fit-out to maximise their share of the food service pie as the market continues to kick up.

Essential tips for a restaurant fit-out

• Keep the design easy to clean. Choose furniture that is easy to clean, but also that makes it as easy as possible to clean the floors, walls and units around.
• Make the space comfortable, not clinical. Consider the ambience you want to create in your restaurant. Would you like a theme such as an outdoors feel, maybe an art gallery-type feel, or a living room atmosphere. Then choose décor to work with this. Pinterest can be a great source of inspiration.
• Have a budget and keep the budget in mind.
• Consider your USP – your unique selling point. Why will your customers come to you rather than the café or restaurant two doors down? If you don’t have one, will this be done through your food, your prices, your service, or your environment?

7 Reasons to use Box 15 for your restaurant fit-out

• You’ll be spoiled for choice. We have a wide range of café or bistro tables, poseur tables, bar tables and stools for you to choose from. All our products are robust, as they’re made to last and are easy to clean.
• You won’t have to go hunting – we stock all sorts of other furniture and equipment for both the office and the kitchen spaces in your restaurant, so you can get most of what you need from just one supplier.
• The more you order, the more you save. You can save up to 25% when you order more than 5 tables at any one time.
• If we don’t have your size, you can order custom-made table bases from our sister company BPF Online.
• We’re super flexible, so if you prefer, you have the added option of collecting your order at a prearranged time from our BOX15 warehouse.
• If you’re in a hurry, we can offer next-day delivery for orders placed before 3 pm.
• And, if you need support with your order, or have any questions about our products, we have a team of interior upscaling experts available by phone or on our online chat.

If you’re thinking that using Box15 could make life that little bit easier, but need to know a little more about where we are, what we do, or even how we can help you, you can reach our team on 01295 565001 or chat with our friendly advisors here online.