{"id":18398,"date":"2021-04-02T13:20:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T13:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/schwankgroup.flywheelsites.com\/?p=18398"},"modified":"2021-10-14T14:35:02","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T14:35:02","slug":"case-study-dry-dock-waterfront-grill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schwankgroup.com\/fr\/case-study-dry-dock-waterfront-grill\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00c9tude de cas | Dry Dock Waterfront Grill"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” min_height=”2256.3px” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||-10px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”90.4px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]
Longboat Key, Florida, USA<\/h6>\n
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill increases revenue by installing bistroSchwank heaters.<\/h5>\n

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About the facility<\/h6>\n

Outdoor dining is extremely popular in Florida, particularly in the Sarasota Bay area. One of the restaurants catering to this need is Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, an upscale casual restaurant located in Longboat Key, Florida. Featuring panoramic views of Sarasota Bay, this restaurant is well known amongst locals and tourists alike for its succulent seafood. The location has two levels of dining with a total of approximately 150 seats including a dockside patio outside with a seating capacity of 40. Dry Dock typically seats customers 3-4 times at lunch as well as dinner with an average ticket price of $20 per person.<\/p>\n

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The issue<\/h6>\n

Prior use of the portable mushroom heaters took up a lot of valuable space on the ground, which posed a challenge to the servers who had to navigate around the heater bases. The mushroom stand-up heaters were also not effective as they would heat only one side of a table, leading to disgruntled customers. Additionally, these heaters were also very difficult to control since every customer is different and prefers a different level of heat. Being located next to the water, another concern was the maintenance of a heater system that could deteriorate over time because of the salt air.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f4f4f4″ custom_margin=”50px||50px||true|false” custom_padding=”60px|60px|49px|60px|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”15px|30px|15px|30px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”40px|20px|40px|20px|true|true” custom_css_main_element=”align-items: center;” locked=”off”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”%%91%%” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”46px” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”||33px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill on the bistroSchwank<\/h5>\n

Longboat Key, Florida, USA<\/p>\n

\u201cI would definitely recommend patioSchwank heaters having had the experience of previously using mushroom head heaters, there\u2019s just no comparison.\u201d<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”16630,16867,16629,16628,15547,16870,16866,16868,16865″ posts_number=”8″ show_title_and_caption=”off” show_pagination=”off” module_class=”pa-image-gallery-1-1″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f4f4f4″ custom_margin=”20px||||false|false” custom_padding=”60px|60px|49px|60px|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”15px|30px|15px|30px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”40px|20px|40px|20px|true|true” custom_css_main_element=”align-items: center;” locked=”off”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-11px|59px|||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”align-items: center;”]

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Implementation<\/h6>\n

Schwank proposed a system where the heaters would be mounted to the ceiling, ensuring comfortable temperatures and free up aisle space in the dining area. Six 2-stage bistroSchwank 2152 heaters were installed with 2-stage switches to allow for a low and high heat setting. Each heater has its own switch, which the servers can easily control depending on customer requests and how cold it is. These heaters are encased in a Marine Grade stainless steel weather-resistant enclosure, which adds to the aesthetics of the patio. Built-in gas lines eliminate the need for portable propane tanks, making the patio more efficient on gas bills and safer for customers.<\/p>\n

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Results<\/h6>\n

Customers love the dual heat settings and now request to be seated on the patio even when it is cold outside. The\u00a0ability to control each heater individually allows Dry Dock to provide the perfect amount of heat for each customer. Dry Dock\u2019s revenue has increased now that they are able to seat more customers and extend their patio season. Their servers no longer have to navigate through the mushroom stand-up heaters which took up a lot of space on the patio and created a tripping hazard. The bistroSchwank 2152 2-Stage outdoor patio heaters effortlessly heat Dry Dock\u2019s patio to a comfortable dining temperature so that customers stay longer and order more.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Longboat Key, Florida, USA Dry Dock Waterfront Grill increases revenue by installing bistroSchwank heaters.   About the facility Outdoor dining is extremely popular in Florida, particularly in the Sarasota Bay area. One of the restaurants catering to this need is Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, an upscale casual restaurant located in Longboat Key, Florida. Featuring panoramic views of Sarasota Bay, this restaurant is well known amongst locals and tourists alike for its succulent seafood. The location has two levels of dining with a total of approximately 150 seats including a dockside patio outside with a seating capacity of 40. Dry Dock typically seats customers 3-4 times at lunch as well as dinner with an average ticket price of $20 per person. The issue Prior use of the portable mushroom heaters took up a lot of valuable space on the ground, which posed a challenge to the servers who had to navigate around the heater bases. The mushroom stand-up heaters were also not effective as they would heat only one side of a table, leading to disgruntled customers. Additionally, these heaters were also very difficult to control since every customer is different and prefers a different level of heat. Being located next […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3377,"featured_media":11712,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\"WhyIt\u2019s no secret that the more seats a restaurant has, the more revenue it can potentially generate each year. Everyone has been stuck waiting hours for a table at one point or another. As the frustration grows, the number of customers leaving or standing in the waiting area without spending a dollar grows as well. Expanding a restaurant to include more chairs can be costly, but what if you could add chairs without completely extending or renovating your restaurant?\r\n\r\nRestaurant patios are growing increasingly popular in both the US and Canada with the COVID pandemic creating restrictions for indoor dining and the new trend in the enjoyment of eating in a beautiful outdoor atmosphere.\r\n\r\nIn a recent survey of consumer behavior conducted by Zagat\u2013 a majority, 77% of respondents said outdoor seating would make them more likely to dine in a restaurant.<\/em>\r\n\r\nRestaurant patios tend to attract customers to enjoy that outdoor dining experience and are a great way to increase seating opportunities. As the cooler temperatures arrive and new city guidelines are released to support fall and winter outdoor dining, there is a growing demand to keep customers warm and comfortable.\r\n\r\nRestaurant patio heaters are the solution to keep those outdoor diners warm and comfortable and are a great way to extend your patio season during the colder months and add more to your bottom line.\u00a0 If your outdoor restaurant patio isn\u2019t already heated, you are missing the opportunity to turn your tables and increase ROI.\r\n

How to Extend your Restaurant Patio Season and Increase ROI<\/h4>\r\n