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The Psychology of Restaurant Design That Makes Customers Spend More

Your food business space may look beautiful—but is it designed to make money?

The lighting, music, acoustics, furniture and layout of a food venue can influence:

How customers feel when they enter
How long they stay
How quickly tables turn over
How much they spend
Whether they return

Even something as simple as the weight and comfort of a chair can affect customer behaviour. A fast-service venue may need an environment that supports quicker visits, while a premium dining experience may benefit from a space that encourages customers to relax and stay longer.

According to Callie, the goal should not be to design only for aesthetics, but to design for performance and return on investment.

Small design mistakes can have surprisingly large commercial consequences.

In the month of August, we will explore this topic with Callie van der Merwe, the CEO and Founder of Cooop.co, who understands the psychology of hospitality design and how food businesses can create spaces that support both their customers and their commercial goals.

Do you have questions on this topic for Callie in our upcoming interview session? Leave them in the comments, and we will pass them on for him to address

Coming soon on Food Business Insider Australia.

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Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv9o2...
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