Form + Function: The Science of Selecting Restaurant Seating

The choice of seating in a restaurant directly affects guest behavior and contributes to the desired guest experience of the space. Before selecting seating styles, look at the dining area holistically and with consideration of three elements—density, comfort and elevation. In this restaurant development+design article, RFHSD’s Ed Doyle explains how seating style impacts the posture of guests; and posture and comfort impacts turnover, which directly affects profitability.