Review of the 2013 National Restaurant Association Show
Now that we've had a chance to digest all the excitement (and endless food samples) of the 2013 National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show, we put our thoughts together to share this brief recap of the...
View ArticleRestaurant Trends for 2015
If you own a restaurant, you may be wondering what trends will start to surface for 2015. Fact is, many “new” trends are actually continued from 2014 and are gaining speed. They touch on all aspects of...
View ArticleGet Ready Chicago…Here We Come!
East Coast Chair & Barstool is heading to Chicago! Also called “the windy city”, Chicago is known for its famous Navy Pier; splendid architecture; and food like deep dish pizza, Italian beef, and...
View ArticleA Hard Dose of Reality at NRA 2016
In May, I had the opportunity to attend the NRA Show’s first crowdsourced session Reality Gets Real with Jon Taffer & Chef Robert Irvine, two of the industry’s most recognizable television...
View ArticleHow to Increase Summer Traffic in Your Restaurant or Bar
Need to rev up the summer traffic in your establishment? Read these five ideas on how to attract your audience and choose the one that fits best with your strategy!
View ArticleMobile Wallet Basics for Restaurant Owners
Looking for a streamlined, simpler way for your customers to pay? Not sure about the mobile wallet trend? Read our breakdown of the most popular mobile wallet applications and see what method could...
View ArticleHow to Market Your Restaurant to Millennials: Getting Social
By understanding the mind of a millennial, restaurant owners can uniquely tailor their marketing communications for this generation. Find out what your restaurant can do to better market to millennials.
View ArticleEnd of Summer Sale
The End of Summer sale has our biggest discounts on outdoor commercial restaurant furniture yet! If you need to refurnish your outdoor patio, now is the time to do it and save big.
View ArticleHow to Make Your Restaurant Successful on Yelp
Yelp is a business tool that is often under-utilized by restaurant owners. If you're looking to increase foot traffic in your restaurant and interact with customers with an alternative social media...
View ArticleWhy We Love the Rustic Industrial Trend (And You Should, Too!)
The rustic industrial trend is taking the restaurant industry by storm. From its distressed details, textured materials, and natural elements, this trend is flattering for many restaurants and bars.
View ArticlePopular Restaurant Trends Throughout the Years
Wonder what restaurants were like in the 1950's? Or the 80's? We've compiled a list of restaurant trends that go all the way from the first drive-in diner to the modern day coffee-craze.
View ArticleRestaurant Furniture Trends by State
Here at East Coast Chair & Barstool, we help restaurants, bars, and the hospitality industry find their perfect furniture that embodies their business and atmosphere. With such a diverse customer...
View ArticleHow Do I Clean My Restaurant Table Tops? FAQs from the Files of East Coast...
Have a restaurant top but no clue how to clean it? We've compiled a short guide on how to clean each table top so your tops hold up against the wear and tear of the restaurant industry.
View ArticleLayout and Design Tips for Large Space Restaurants
So you’ve secured a space for your new restaurant and are so excited for what lies ahead. The realtor hands over the keys and you place them into the lock and turn. You feel the doors give and...
View Article5 Restaurant Trade Shows You Won’t Want to Miss in 2017
Whether you’re just breaking into the industry or you’ve owned your restaurant for 30 years, here are five trade shows that you won't want to miss this upcoming year.
View Article5 Common Regrets When Buying Restaurant Furniture
In the market for restaurant furniture? Avoid these 5 common regrets to have a successful buying experience.
View ArticleWhat is LTL delivery? FAQs from the Files of East Coast Chair & Barstool
Ever wonder how your recently ordered furniture will get to you? Here are some answers to frequently asked questions that we get when it comes to receiving your shipped furniture.
View ArticleCloseout Craziness
As a company, we take pride in offering our customers the lowest prices in the land, but there is one section of our website that has exceptionally great deals. That is our Featured On Sale Items page....
View ArticleThe Recipe of a Restaurant: How to Break into the Industry
If you’re looking to bust into the restaurant business but aren’t quite sure of what you would need to do it, we’ve compiled the largest pieces you need, into one guide.
View ArticleThe French Connection
French cuisine is a hot trend for 2017 and French restaurants are creeping back onto the scene.
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