(Newswire.net — September 23, 2021) –Most restaurants have to remain open in order to provide their essential services for consumers. To do this safely, it is important that these establishments have the necessary protocols in place to ensure the safety and protection of their employees, their customers, and the general public.
Signs are a fun way to enforce safety protocols and can be done in a myriad of ways. Here are some tips for using social distancing signage in your restaurant.
1- Place Signs the Appropriate Distance Apart
Social distancing in business establishments and other public spaces is recommended. The ideal distance is 6 feet apart from anyone not a part of your household. Additionally, many restaurants cannot facilitate dining and so might opt to remove the seating or indicate the unavailability of dining.
Because it is not the norm, it is easy to forget the recommended distance. However, in your establishment, it is important this rule is enforced for the good of everyone. Signs are a good way to do this, and function as reminders. Signs are simple and can be done in many creative ways, so people remember the protocols and what is expected of them.
2- Be Creative
When creating signs, try to think out of the box. The key thing is to have people pay attention to the sign and the message it contains. No one will pay attention to a wordy sign or one that lacks color and other forms of creativity. Custom social distancing signs are an excellent way to display creative, attention-grabbing signs.
3- Use Directional Signage
To reduce and discourage the possibility of crowding, directional signage may be most appropriate to enforce social distancing measures. Many restaurants have permanent posts of features that customers might be familiar with. Depending on your layout, these permanent fixtures might not facilitate social distancing. Therefore, directional signage might become critical in redirecting traffic flow to other areas where distancing is possible. Using these signs will help inform customers of the changes, where they should line up, collect food, and more.
4- Place Signs in the Appropriate Places
The importance of using signs for social distancing has already been established. However, where the signs are placed determines their effectiveness. A great to ensure effectiveness is to have signage for the main entrance of your restaurant informing customers of what to expect upon entering. Using a sidewalk sign, putting a sign on the door or on the window of your establishment is a good way to lay down the rules and expectations from the onset.
Once inside, there should be signs to reiterate the information. Floor graphics, for example, notifying customers where to stand or highlighting the appropriate distance, is a good idea.
Digital signs can be used around restaurants to display not only helpful safety messages and regulations but also menu items and what your business is doing to help its customers stay safe.
5- Make it Obvious
As mentioned before, it is important customers see and take note of your sign and the information it contains. Creativity is one critical component. The sign should stand out. Another way to stress the importance of distancing, employ multiple signs. Multiple signs, in this instance, are a great idea. Customers should not easily forget what is expected of them in your establishment.
6- Consider A-Boards
A-boards are temporary advertising used on the footway to direct customers to specific points in an establishment as well as mark the limit to the length of any line.
7- Ensure Signs Are Safe
When using signs, ensure they are safe. Your sign should not impede or obstruct passage or pose a threat or safety hazard.
COVID-19 has changed life as we know it. Together, we should do what we can to ensure we keep others safe. In your restaurant, social distancing signage is a great first step.