When you're planning construction for your restaurant, talk to your electrician about where they're going to place outlets. Conventional wisdom says to place plenty of outlets so you won't run out, but how many you add and how visible they are will change the way people act in your establishment. Here are a few basic rules to keep your business running smoothly.

Where Your Electrician Should Put Your Outlets

1. Lots at the Bar

A restaurant bar is more casual than the main dining room, so you're likely to see patrons there for lunch and meeting up with friends. Many patrons will want to charge their phones while they sit. Placing several public outlets along this area will help ensure the outlets behind the bar are reserved for your staff to use.

2. Few in the Dining Room

To keep the dining area formal, don't place too many outlets. Some patrons might introduce tripping hazards if they run cords to the walls. But you do need a place to plug in vacuums and other cleaning equipment, so scatter a few fixtures along the wall. Talk to your electrician about the easiest way to keep them hidden or capped during business hours.

3. Plenty in the Kitchen

Your kitchen should have lots of outlets: as many as you think you'll need for all the equipment you plan to have, plus extras that will give you some flexibility to move appliances around and add new devices. In particular, you need dedicated heavy-duty circuits for large pieces of equipment like refrigerators, ovens, and dishwashers.

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