Spaces
Case Study: Increase restaurant profits with high end patio umbrellas
Successful alfresco spaces are those which withstand the changing seasons are key for modern hospitality ventures while continuing to attract patrons. When you have an attractive outdoor seating area despite the weather, you have the formula for revenue growth.
Relaxed, casual dining at Andiamo
For the team at Andiamo Trattoria, the inspiration to create more protection for their valued clientele became the deciding factor for choosing Shadowspec umbrellas. This thriving eatery is found down a popular laneway in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. It provides plenty of foot traffic, serviced by a tight-knit community of leading hospitality venues. Serving delicious Italian food in a relaxed, casual dining setting.found down a laneway which
The Shadowspec team worked closely with Andiamo to support them in designing an expanded dining experience that staff were confident taking bookings for. Therefore, No matter the season or weather.
"We chose Shadowspec Umbrellas because we wanted to add another dimension to our dining and lunch experiences. Inspired to create little more protection in our alfresco dining and outdoor areas in winter.” - Obaldo, Manager, Andiamo Trattoria
The true value of installing their new shade protection proved its return on investment in just a short space of time, driving more sales and more diners ultimately drawn to the safety of under these umbrellas.
High end patio umbrellas
Andiamo’s corner location within the laneway served up its own challenges with how to create shade without losing seating opportunities. With the Shadowspec Unity™ in the Trio configuration, the restaurant was able to cover the empty corner of the alfresco area with shade.
“First of all, the umbrellas look beautiful, they look amazing. And second of all, they are very easy to use, very practical."
The inherent modularity of the Shadowspec Unity provided perfect coverage. Coupled with the single mast design, patrons can enjoy a relaxing meal without multiple umbrella masts disturbing their vibe. This is the benefit of choosing a high-end patio umbrella for hospitality spaces.
“The difference between the Shadowspec and the normal umbrellas is you save lots of space in the middle as well as lots of time opening and closing them.”
High end patio umbrellas have added a new dimension to Andiamo’s offering and the short-term results have provided a boost to patronage and billings. With the installation complete before winter, the restaurant realized the benefits of outdoor shade at restaurants soon after installation.
“We would redo this again because They already paid for, the umbrellas themselves and now it’s only profit. It was important to cover up the space.”
The Shadowspec Unity has already paid for itself in terms of bookings, billings and time saved for staff.
Drive hospitality growth
We’re proud of this project and in working with Obaldo and the team at Andiamo, we’ve proven the benefits of high-end patio umbrellas in a hospitality setting. Creating a space where patrons can visit, dwell and enjoy quality cuisine will create return customers and positive reviews that drive hospitality business growth and sustainability.
By the way, if you’re in and around Sydney, a visit to the restaurant is recommended. The food is amazing and the shade is perfect too. We’d love to hear your gastronomical reviews. If you’d like to upgrade your outdoor dining area with patio umbrellas, the Shadowspec team are here to help.
