Vestibule Enclosures Took a Hit This Fall | S&F Supplies News & Updates

With NYC implementing the new outdoor dining program, the vestibule industry doesn't look like it might survive. Read on for a fresh take on why it's actually thriving.

Now that NYC's restaurant culture has taken a different path with the new outdoor dining program. It would seem that the winter vestibule enclosure industry would become obsolete.

The city is changing, and it's no secret. Every day there is less and less parking and more places to sit and eat outside. As the New York Times says "The outdoor dining program that allowed more than 10,000 restaurants to set out tables and chairs on the city’s sidewalks and streets is here to stay".

But what does this mean for winter vestibule enclosures, is that industry dead?

The answer is quite simply no. What the industry needs to understand is that winter is coming. Customers willing to eat outside in 30 degrees and below is doubtful. Indoor dining has already come back 25% and it's only going to increase as time goes on.

But until then, restaurants need to upgrade their outdoor dining structures in order for them to keep running. They have to think about the future and how winter will affect their business. If they don't outfit their outdoor dining space to be winter-friendly, they will see a sharp decline in customer traffic.

The obvious way to upgrade is using the same supplies and material used for vestibules enclosures. By creating an outdoor space with similar properties to a vestibule, you are ensuring a warm and pleasant experience.

Reach out to your restaurant customers and explain to them how essential it is for this type of upgrade. we've also made it easier by linking all the appropriate materials needed for vestibules below.

Materials needed for winter vestibules

Steal Tubing or Staple System