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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?

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.

Joe joins FLAT on October 4th and brings over 30 years of industry experience to the company. Fera previously held senior leadership positions at Edward Don & Company, Edlund, Clipper Corp and more recently Mercer Culinary.

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.

At FLAT, we’re thrilled to have introduced a range of new table bases and technologies providing operators with enhanced operational and financial flexibility.

Our team recently had the opportunity to meet with Nick Sorise, Director of Restaurant Openings for Parker Restaurant Group, and discuss the impact FLAT® products have had on their guest experience. The Parker team has been using FLAT table bases since their first location opened. Here’s what they had to say.