5 Ways Restaurants Use Storage Units

Published: March 07, 2022

Almost every business can benefit from a storage unit for excess equipment and/or files, but the extra space can be especially useful for restaurants.

Restaurant owners not only need to properly store perishable food items, but they also need a place for bulk equipment, supplies, furniture, and perhaps catering materials. All these items can quickly crowd a restaurant, creating a cluttered appearance for customers and an inefficient work environment for employees. 

Here are some key ways restaurant business owners and managers can utilize storage units.

Store seasonal furniture

Restaurant goers visit their favorite eateries to enjoy the food and ambiance, and décor is important for setting the mood. To keep the experience new and fresh, restaurants frequently switch out or enhance their décor based on the seasons. While the practice is beneficial, storing off-seasonal décor, such as patio furniture takes up precious space inside restaurants. Storing seasonal equipment, furniture, and inventory in a conveniently located, climate-controlled storage unit is an excellent alternative because managers can easily access the equipment when needed. 

Store holiday decorations

Many restaurants get into the holiday spirit, just like homeowners! Similarly, to seasonal equipment, all the lights, Christmas trees, garlands, and artificial presents can overcrowd a restaurant in the off seasons. It’s convenient to store these items in a storage unit instead of the back of a restaurant, which is better used for food storage. If you invest in a portable storage container, you can even have the unit delivered straight to your restaurant and you’ll avoid having to transport it to the storage facility. 

Store extra supplies and equipment

A restaurant’s customer base will fluctuate day to day, season to season, and maybe even year to year, so it’s imperative to maintain an overflow of equipment, such as dishes, linens, and serving utensils. It’s also a wise business decision to take advantage of bulk sales of these items, so they are readily available for replenishment when inevitable breakage occurs. You can stash this excess inventory in a short-term or long-term storage unit. 

Preserve wine and liquor

It’s crucial to keep alcoholic beverages at ideal temperatures to maintain taste and quality. If you don’t have a wine or liquor cellar on-site, you can use a storage unit to store your adult drinks. Make sure to find a reputable, secure, climate-controlled facility to store your beverages. 

Simplify the transition to a new location

If you’re downsizing, expanding, or opening a new location, you’ll need a place to temporarily hold your furniture, non-perishables, and décor during the transition. Investing in a storage unit allows you to secure your items, access them when needed, and maintain a clean working environment, so you can continue serving customers until the move.

You can further simplify the moving process by renting a portable storage unit that’s delivered to your old restaurant a month before your move at no additional cost. That way, you can leisurely fill it with your items, and the storage company can even transport the container to your new location. 

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