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Why
Outdoor
Seating
Is
Better
for
Your
Guests
and
Your
Business
You
might
be
amused
to
learn
that
al
fresco
is
said
to
be
old
Italian
slang
for
spending
time
in
prison.
But,
guests
and
patrons
know,
al
fresco
dining
is
far
from
confining.
In
fact,
eating
al
fresco
or,
in
the
open
air,
is
a
practice
that
can
be
traced
back
to
medieval
times,
and
with
good
reason
(other
than
the
fact
that
barely
anyone
had
a
dining
room
in
those
days).
Here’s
why
guests
will
often
ask
to
sit
outside.
Even
if
they’re
not
aware
of
it
–
spending
time
outdoors
can
have
major
health
benefits.
The
practice
is
said
to
reduce
stress,
lower
blood
pressure,
and
provide
a
mood
boost.
Some
studies
have
even
shown
that
it
can
help
reduce
the
risk
for
chronic
illnesses
such
as
cancer,
diabetes,
and
osteoporosis.
OK
–
we
are
not
saying
patio
seating
will
cure
everything,
but
it
will
make
people
feel
better,
just
because
of
the
vitamin
D
in
sunshine. According
to
the
Vitamin
D
Council,
“exposing
your
skin
for
a
short
time
will
make
all
the
vitamin
D
your
body
can
produce
in
one
day.”
That
said,
if
you’re
not
providing
outdoor
seating
for
diners,
you
are
letting
them
down,
especially
as
the
sunshine
starts
revving
up.
More
reasons
guests
want
more
outdoors?
Eating
al
fresco
is
its
own
little
prison
break
for
any
overworked
American.
According
to
the
United
States
Environmental
Protection
Agency
(EPA),
the
average
American
spends
approximately
90%
of
their
time
indoors.
Adding
to
that,
the
U.S.
Travel
Association
reported
52%
of
Americans
have
unused
vacation
days.
Those
figures
can
be
concerning
given
that
spending
time
away
from
the
office
and
in
the
outdoors
has
been
shown
to
help
people
restore
attention
and
increase
creativity.
Outdoor
seating
is
essentially
a
way
to
offer
diners
a
chance
to
have
a
mental
vacation
from
their
usual
surroundings.
They
can
relax,
unwind
in
the
fresh
air,
and
head
back
to
work
with
a
natural
mood
boost.
Getting
at
the
bottom
line
–
outdoor
seating
can
also
provide
a
nice
increase
in
revenue.
With
more
seating
capacity
available,
you’ll
be
able
to
get
additional
guests
in
the
door.
Not
only
will
there
be
an
increase
in
the
number
of
seats
available,
diners
also
get
to
choose
the
ambiance.
Dining
al
fresco
is
often
seen
as
more
casual
than
indoor
dining
and,
therefore,
attracts
diners
looking
for
a
laidback
experience.
Pair
that
up
with
food
and
drink
specials
and
the
fun
atmosphere
can
encourage
more
consumption.
Who
doesn’t
love
a
good,
outdoor
happy
hour
special?
According
to
FSR
Magazine,
Millennials
do.
In
a
survey
they
conducted
with
Study
Hall
Research, 43%
of
Millennials
claimed
to
spend
more
money
on
alcohol
when
dining
al
fresco.
Perhaps
one
of
the
biggest
benefits
of
providing
al
fresco
dining
is
the
free
advertising
it
can
create.
Have
you
ever
walked
past
a
group
of
people
outdoors,
enjoying
a
nice
meal
and
drink
and
immediately
wanted
to
do
the
same?
Well,
you’re
not
alone.
“When
people
see
guests
dining
outside,
it
gives
an
energy
to
the
place
and
reminds
people
of
the
hospitality
they,
too,
can
expect
when
they
walk
in
outdoors.” –
Chris Devin, Senior VP at Bar Louie
According
to
Devlin,
senior
vice
president
of
new
business
development
for
Bar
Louie,
a
casual
bar
and
grill
concept
with
more
than
80
restaurants
spread
across
25
states
–
the
real
benefit
of
outdoor
dining
is
the
atmosphere
it
advertises.
An
al
fresco
setting
and
sunlight
–
great
for
selfies
–
can
also
provide
natural
photo
ops
for
guests
looking
to
share
their
experiences
on
social
media.
As
a
result,
the
al
fresco
dining
experience
will
create
more
buzz
around
your
business
in
no
time.