Patio Power: Strategies for Optimizing Outdoor Dining

Imagine turning your restaurant's patio into a profit powerhouse this summer, even amidst rising costs and inflationary concerns. Discover how handheld POS devices and QR code ordering are transforming outdoor spaces into efficient revenue engines. To learn more about how restaurant operators can best set themselves up for the upcoming summer season, Modern Restaurant Management IMRM) magazine reached out Kevin Bryla, Chief Marketing Officer, SpotOn. 

What details should operators pay attention to when setting up a patio for dining?A good patio setup isn’t just about adding seats, it’s about creating an extension of the guest experience that works just as hard as your dining room. That means thinking through layout and service flow to support great service, making sure there’s shade or cover when the weather turns, and setting the tone with lighting and music.

Put simply, if it matters inside, it matters outside too.

Operational control tools are also important, including…