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(Orlando, FL) - The FLAT team held a presentation at their booth during the 2023 NAFEM Show in order to recognise and celebrate their first ever recipient of the FLAT President’s Award for a Representative Group in North America.

Wobbly and misaligned tables are a constant headache for foodservice and hospitality operations. While napkins, bottle corks, wedges, books and other temporary fixes may seem like a solution, they are far from it.

As most of the world starts to emerge from the pandemic what do increasing costs, a potentially reduced customer base and staff shortages mean for foodservice and hospitality industries?

We recently were discussing this issue—and how FLAT solutions can impact a business—with John Switzenberg, Director of Operations at John Wright Restaurant in Wrightsville, PA. The restaurant is part of a reclaimed facility built in 1916 that has been everything from a warehouse to a silk mill. Needless to say, the original builders of the facility were not at all planning for the structure to be used for something as specialised as an upscale dining and events venue.

Over the past two years, the restaurant industry has experienced one of the most dramatic and historic labor crises they’ve ever had to deal with. In any city around the country you might visit, you will find “Help Wanted” signs in the front windows of nearly every restaurant you might pass.

Sometimes it can be daunting to know where to start when selecting a table base. We’ve worked with thousands of restaurants, hotel, bar, casino, and hospitality owners and operators over the years—some simply select the style they have always had—not always a great idea.

Let’s imagine that you are a theater owner, or operator, and have made all the vital decisions mentioned above to open a new play and ensure it becomes a commercial success

FLAT® wants to thank Abraham, and the Merchants Hospitality team, for their willingness to share their experience with us, and their passion for creating world-class restaurant and hospitality experiences for all their guests. Here’s what Abraham had to say.

FLAT® Tech has been developing new technologies to better serve the restaurant, hospitality, and foodservice industries for years. Their mission has always been to bring innovative solutions to common problems that concern foodservice owners and operators and frustrate customers. Their latest product offering continues this commitment by providing a new set of features that make tables even more versatile and welcoming for restaurant, bar, resort, and casino guests

How to Prepare Your Dining Experience for Safe Operation This Winter

COVID-19 has affected all aspects of our lives, yet in some parts of the world we are starting to see some green shoots of ‘normality’ returning. With customer density and social distancing being important measures to control, we’ve put together some top tips on how operators can use their furniture and marketing to maximize covers and customer safety.