Share:

Installing a TV in your bar or restaurant can add entertainment value for your customers and potentially help you bring in some extra revenue. This approach isn’t right for every restaurant, so think about your specific plans and goals before purchasing a ton of big screens. Once you’ve considered the following factors, contact an experienced restaurant general contractor to help you execute your plan to perfection.

What to Think About When Adding TVs to Your Establishment

1. Your Vibe

What is the atmosphere like in the restaurant you’re creating? Do you want it to feel like a vibrant sports bar, a quiet date spot, or a family-friendly dining experience? Planning out the mood and the niche of your restaurant can help you determine how TVs might fit in, if at all.

2. Programming Options

If you’re going to have TVs, have access to quality programming that’s relevant to your customers. For example, a family eatery might play cartoons, while a bar might show sports. Some cable providers have rules about showing their content in spaces that are available to the public since this could make it easier for residential customers to ditch their own cable subscriptions. In such a case, you may need a special license that could increase costs for your business.

restaurant general contractors3. Noise Levels

If you are going to have TVs in your bar or restaurant, consider whether or not you’ll play the audio along with the visuals on the screen. In some cases, this is necessary for a full experience. In other situations, it can impede conversations and create a cacophony. If people are coming there to watch a game or event, leave the volume up. If they’re more interested in socializing with one another, mute the screens and play quiet music instead.

4. Effect on Customers

Ultimately, consider what kind of impact TVs will have on the customer experience. In some cases, they create a sense of community, like when people come together to watch a big sporting event. However, they can also be a distraction in situations like date nights or family dinners. Put yourself in the shoes of your target customer to consider whether the impact is positive.

 

No matter the vibe of your establishment, the restaurant general contractors at BHI General Contracting will help. The commercial general contractor and facility maintenance company serves businesses throughout Cincinnati, OH, and the Tri-State area. With more than 35 years of experience, the company is equipped to help restaurants, retail stores, medical offices, and salons build or update their facilities. The team of experienced professionals will walk you through every step of the process. View a full list of services on the restaurant general contractor’s website, or call (513) 330-5686 to get started.

tracking