Preparing Your Restaurant for Winter

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Iron Mountain Refrigeration Equipment

• Restaurant for Winter Pleasant Prairie

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Preparing Your Restaurant for Winter

• It's getting colder out there, and the holidays
  are quickly approaching. That means that winter
  is fast approaching, which can be difficult for
  restaurants as they have to contend with
  increased heating costs and decreased customer
  traffic. To help you prepare your restaurant for
  this upcoming season, we've put together a guide
  of 14 things you need to do before it gets cold
  outside.

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Preparing Your Restaurant for Winter

• Here's a list of a few tips to help you prepare
  for winter
• 1. Prepare your heating system. Ensure that your
  heating system is in good working order and up to
  the task of keeping your restaurant warm
  throughout the winter. If you have any concerns,
  now is the time to address them before they
  become a bigger problem. It's also a good idea to
  check your furnace filters and get them replaced
  if necessary.

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Preparing Your Restaurant for Winter

• You should have the heating system inspected by
  professionals at least once per year, regardless
  of how frequently you use it. Every time you turn
  on your heater or stove is considered one use --
  so having someone come out for an inspection
  every three months will ensure that nothing goes
  wrong throughout the winter season!

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Preparing Your Restaurant for Winter

• As fall approaches, before temperatures start
  dropping below freezing, try turning up your
  thermostat while shutting off any other heat
  sources to give all parts of the restaurant
  enough time to warm up before closing down for
  the night. You can then lower everything back
  down overnight when no one is there, saving
  energy while keeping things comfortable during
  business hours.

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Preparing Your Restaurant for Winter

• If you're looking for ways to save on your
  heating bill, consider upgrading to a more
  energy-efficient system or making changes to how
  you heat your restaurant. You may also want to
  install insulation around doors and windows. As
  well as in the attic and basement to keep the
  cold out.

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Preparing Your Restaurant for Winter

• 2. Make sure all of your windows retain heat
  well. You can do this by adding storms or
  insulating film between the panes during the
  winter months so that no heat escapes from them -
  which means lower bills! If they're already
  insulated with films, make sure there are no gaps
  in where two parts meet as this will allow warm
  air to escape into colder areas around them. And
  don't forget about every skylight window on the
  roof.

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Preparing Your Restaurant for Winter

• 3. Make sure you have the right food supplies in
  stock to get through the winter months. If this
  is your first year running a business, it may be
  best for you to start shopping for these items
  now so that everything will be ready when needed!
  Remember - no one wants cold mashed potatoes or
  warm apple pie at their restaurant! So order
  enough of all ingredients and supplies well
  before they're due out on the shelves.

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Preparing Your Restaurant for Winter

• 4. It's also important to note that some people
  are more likely than others to stay home during
  colder weather (especially if there's an ice
  storm). To help combat this, consider opening up
  earlier than usual or offering different specials
  throughout the season like free coffee with every
  meal purchased after 11 AM. People always love a
  good deal!

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Preparing Your Restaurant for Winter

• 5. Make sure everyone who works at your
  restaurant has the necessary winter gear to get
  them through those colder months of the year. The
  latter means ensuring all employees have access
  to coats/hats/gloves if needed (and even scarves
  depending on where you live). It's also helpful
  to invest in some thick mats to wipe their boots
  before entering inside, which helps keep salt off
  of the floor.
• 6. Don't forget to decorate your restaurant for
  the holidays! You may feel that this is too
  early, but we think it's a great way to get
  people excited and in the mood. Plus -- if you're
  one of those types who like to go all out with
  decorations (like us!), then now will be a
  perfect time before anyone else does!

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Preparing Your Restaurant for Winter

• 7. Layout your floor plan for winter. Make sure
  your floors are always clear of snow or ice. You
  can do this by adding salt outside if it's
  needed, along with shoveling off any extra at the
  end of each night before closing down. However,
  make sure you don't use too much! As previously
  stated, people love a good deal, and nobody wants
  to pay a lot for something they don't even like!
• In addition, try adding some extra heaters near
  the registers if it gets too cold there. As long
  as your staff knows how to handle the additional
  heaters, there shouldn't be any problems! You can
  also add an extension cord that will allow people
  to charge their phones while waiting if you have
  the space available.

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Preparing Your Restaurant for Winter

• 8. Remove any outdoor furniture from the sidewalk
  or patio area to prevent pedestrians from
  slipping and falling on when they come into your
  restaurant during inclement weather. If you have
  umbrellas or other outdoor decors, make sure
  they're stored away safely so that they don't get
  damaged.
• 9. Clear away any leaves or debris outside the
  building, so nothing blocks doors or gets
  tracked. It may seem like an unnecessary step,
  but it's another excellent way to keep your
  restaurant looking nice for customers!

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Preparing Your Restaurant for Winter

• 10. Make sure you have enough staff on hand to
  get through those busier winter months without
  extra stress and pressure being put upon everyone
  involved with running things back there in the
  kitchen.
• 11. If you're feeling extra generous, consider
  offering a "dine-in" discount for your customers
  during the winter months! It will incentivize
  people to get out and enjoy their time at your
  restaurant (and not just stay home by themselves).

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Preparing Your Restaurant for Winter

• 12. Finally, keep a positive attitude and be
  patient with your customers! Winter can be harsh
  for everyone, so it's important to show
  understanding and kindness. After all, you never
  know who might need it the most.
• 13. Don't forget about hiring a snow shoveler if
  necessary to help clear your sidewalks and steps!
  Also, consider getting a rug cleaner to help
  clean up any dirt or mud brought in by employees
  or customers. Finally, add some festive wreaths
  or garlands around your doorways to give
  customers a warm welcome during the holiday

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Final Words

• Now that you're all prepared for winter, it's
  time to sit back and relax - knowing that your
  business is in good hands! Just make sure to keep
  an eye on the weather report so you can be one
  step ahead of any blizzards or ice storms. And
  most importantly, have fun with it! After all,
  winter doesn't last forever.