At Kitchen Builder Ottawa, we work on both residential as well as commercial kitchens. If you have a commercial kitchen and you need it updated to match industry standards or even surpass them, we are the experts you need to call. But how does one tell that their commercial kitchen needs a makeover? Here are some hints:
It’s been more than 3 years since the kitchen was updated
A commercial kitchen is a very busy place. There’s so much going on every single day. The rate of wear and tear in this space is easily ten times over compared to that of a residential kitchen – even when considering that commercial kitchens are built differently. With that said, if your commercial kitchen has been in operation for over three years, it’s about time you started planning a remodeling before it all starts falling apart bit by bit.
Your commercial kitchen keeps breaking down
The last thing you want in a commercial kitchen is appliances and parts breaking down. A commercial kitchen is a high functioning machine and it needs to be ‘firing on all cylinders’ at all times. If you notice that various components are starting to break down and you can’t go a month or two without having something repaired, that’s a clear sign that a remodel is right around the corner. And it is best to overhaul the space before things get worse because that will severely inconvenience your business.
You’re getting flagged by the health and council officials
A commercial kitchen poses serious health and safety ramifications. So if you notice that your kitchen is getting flagged by health or council inspectors for various reasons then you need to ask yourself if it is time to remodel the space. Some of the concerns that may be raised by these officials may include poor plumbing, poor ventilation, insufficient cold storage, and so forth. All these are signs that the space needs improvement.
Your business has become busier and yet your kitchen hasn’t changed
It’s great news if your restaurant or café gets busier. However, if it gets a lot busier than you had initially anticipated while designing the kitchen you might find that some changes are needed in order to keep the food coming from the kitchen. Various stations may need to be expanded, e.g. the cooking and cleaning station in order to increase productivity.
You’re rebranding your business
Is your business undergoing a change? Planning to rebrand and change the face or feel of the place? Well just don’t forget to make changes to the heart of the business as well – the kitchen. Too often business owners will rebrand the eating areas of a diner or restaurant but forget to freshen the kitchen. Don’t make the same mistake.
You’re planning to sell your business
As the machine behind the success of the business, a commercial kitchen is a game-changer and an easy deal-breaker when selling an eating outlet. Remodeling your commercial kitchen (even partially) can help you attract more savvy investors and entrepreneurs. You will attract higher bids and easily cover the costs of the remodel in the process.
