The restaurant industry is one of the most competitive markets in the country. It is critical to stay updated, fresh, and relevant in your community.
Now more than ever, it’s important for restaurant owners to differentiate themselves from the competition. If you’re looking to open a new space, increase revenue, or give your current place a facelift, now is the perfect time for a restaurant renovation.
We have many years of experience in commercial renovation projects with a portfolio that includes restaurants of all styles and sizes. We’ve worked with small local restaurants as well as large national chains like McDonald’s, Burger King, and Dairy Queen throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
Restaurant construction is unlike any other form of construction work. Whether you’re taking an empty space and transforming it into a steakhouse, or your too-small bakery is ready for big growth, our team understands the unique aspects of restaurant construction. Whatever your needs may be, let us take over. Give us a call today.
Types of Restaurant Construction
The team at Coupe Construction can help with any type of remodel from a few cosmetic improvements to a major overhaul. Most of our clients are either renovating a space into a new restaurant or remodeling their current space.
Renovating a New Space: You’ve found the perfect location in the best neighborhood with great parking, but the space available is a retail space, not a restaurant. No problem!
We can help you turn any space into a thriving and fresh hot spot. Our design team works with you to decide what layout works best and our construction crew will bring the vision to life.
Back of the House: Are your employees stepping over each other, are their safety hazards that need attention, or maybe you are upgrading your kitchen equipment? These are all good reasons for a back of the house renovation.
The back of the house needs to function like a well-oiled machine that is clean, organized, and efficient. This also includes fast food drive-thru service overhaul that is more efficient for your staff and customers. If your current space could use a little more efficiency, a renovation might be the answer.
Front of the House: Although your barbeque might be world-renowned and that chocolate cake keeps people coming back, your customers should enjoy your restaurant for its atmosphere, comfort, and ambiance.
Front of the house renovations can make for more seating space, a comfortable waiting area and better flow of the restaurant crowds.
Tips For Your Restaurant Renovation
Don’t wait for a terrible Yelp! review or dwindling customer base before you realize it’s time for an update. The key is to be proactive rather than reactive to keep your restaurant looking fresh and modern.
Recent reports found that a beautiful restaurant renovation can increase sales between 7% and 20%. It also found that even if your food is amazing, guests won’t return to a restaurant if they have a bad experience. Basically, your ambiance makes a big difference.
Set a budget: It’s really easy to get carried away with Faberge interior, LED lights and THX surround sound for your restaurant, but that might be overkill for what you need. Set reasonable goals that fit your budget and allow for a few contingencies.
Ask your customers: Negative reviews can be heartbreaking, but also informative. Talk to your regular customers and find out what changes they’d like to see. It gives you honest feedback and makes your customers feel valued.
Look at your numbers: Put renovations into the areas where you make the most money. Expanding the bar is always a good choice, but we can also help create private dining rooms for parties, a take-out window, or additional seating.
Examine efficiency: Talk to your kitchen staff, find out where the problem areas are, spend a night in the kitchen to see the problems as they happen. Kitchen remodels can be costly, but also provide huge returns in more efficient service and better food presentation.
Streamline service: Look carefully at the layout of your restaurant and how things are organized. Does the furniture interfere with foot traffic? Can the servers get to the tables as quickly as possible without running into something or someone else? Small changes in these areas can change the overall functionality of your space.
Find your demographics: Maybe when you opened your restaurant it was a family neighborhood and now it’s full of working millennials. Take a closer look at your customer base and what you can do to make your restaurant stand out.
Go outside: Are you using every inch of real estate to your advantage? Could you add outdoor seating? A patio or outdoor space is a great way to increase revenue and attract foot traffic.
How much will it cost?
Restaurant renovations can range anywhere from $10,000 to over a million dollars depending on the size, scope, and specifics of your project. Our team collaborates with each client to get you your vision while being respectful of your budget.
Can I renovate without closing?
Our team can work around your schedule and complete any construction project in phases so you don’t have to completely shut down business. It’s important to look at your restaurant’s revenue numbers and see if it makes more sense to close completely for a short time during the Slow season, or just close part of the restaurant during construction.
How do I get started?
If you are ready to make changes or create a new restaurant in your area, all you need to do is give us a call. We will get started with a consultation and estimate to bring your ideas to life.
With a stronger economy, increased consumer confidence and overall growing demand from consumers, the restaurant industry is booming.
Restaurant remodeling might be the answer you’re looking for to create the revenue you’re seeking. And a successful renovation can introduce your restaurant to a whole new set of customers. We’re here to help your restaurant business grow. Give us a call today.
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