From the owner for those restaurant owners: How To Increase Restaurant Visibility Despite Restrictive Sign Codes by David Archer Does it seem your city is working against your restaurant marketing efforts by imposing restrictive sign codes? Gone are the days of putting up a 50 foot tall pole sign with flashing strobe lights. Now in many jurisdictions it's all about small, low and non-obtrusive. Isn't that working against the whole purpose of a sign in the first place? The good news is that there are ways to increase visibility while staying within (or pushing the boundaries) of your local sign code. Here are some ideas to improve visibility and help your restaurant marketing. Some of these may require a temporary permit or city approval, but often it's good to operate under the theory that it's easier to receive forgiveness than permission. * Window Clings - Your windows can provide a lot of area to advertise. With today's widespread availability of large format digital printing, it's easy to create and produce window signage. Printers can even print on a material that allows customers inside to still see out through the window. * Banners - These can be created in any size, any color, with a variety of methods. Whether they're digitally printed in full color or are cut vinyl letters made by the local one hour sign shop, banners are easy to customize for any restaurant marketing purpose. * Inflatables - These attract attention. From the large burger or milkshake on the roof of your building, to the dancing chef in the parking lot, these are fun and eye-catching. * Yard Signs - This is as inexpensive and low-tech as you can get, but people will see them. Just like the politicians use, yard signs can raise awareness of your promotion or location. * A-frame Signs - A-frame signs come in a variety of sizes, shapes and looks - some even have the ability to change the words and graphics. A-frames are very handy because you can put them out when you want, then carry them back in. For instance, if you offer a special on your slow days, you only put the sign out on those days. * Light Pole Banners - There is hardware available that you can add to lightposts in your parking to hang decorative or promotional banners. You often see holiday decorations hung this way, but there's no reason you can't use this to your advantage all year around. * Wind Sails - These have become popular attention grabbers. You can have them printed with your logo or promo, then either stick the holder into the ground or use a weighted base to set them on a hard surface. They are available in multiple heights, with some sails going as high as 20 feet. * Building Façade - If you look at trends in modern restaurant construction, you'll notice many chains are now adding a tall tower entrance to their buildings. This tall architectural feature is actually part of the restaurant marketing strategy. That small sign you're allowed to hang for your business is much more visible when it's mounted at the top of a tower. * Murals - Sometimes the best visibility is on someone else's property. Is there a building down the street where you could paint a directional sign - "Dave's Deli - Two Blocks Right"? Think of all the old barns throughout the country with Mail Pouch painted on them. That wasn't to create a historic rustic look for those barns, they were advertising murals. * Company Vehicle - Do you have a delivery van or company vehicle wrapped in signage? Simply park this at the end of your parking lot by a busy street, and it will act as extra signage - no sign permit required! * Costumed Character - If you have a mascot or a costumed character, they can stand out in front of your restaurant and wave at passing motorists. * Sign Waver - This attention-grabbing method seems to have started with the furniture and liquidation sale industry. People are hired (presumably at minimum wage) to stand with signs on busy streets and attract the attention of drivers. Often these people spin the signs and dance around either to be entertaining, or because it's an incredibly boring job! * Flag Pole - In most cities a flag pole does not fall under sign codes. You can install a tall flag pole that will help attract attention for you. Supercharge your flag pole by flying the American flag on top, and then a flag with your logo underneath it. read more

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Robert, I wanted to Thank You for the excellent work you and your team did on the Split Second Timing sprinter van. The work was excellent and your service was beyond what I had expected. Not only did you design my wrap but you sent me every aspect of the design asking if it met my expectations. This is way more than I expected and more than you needed to do. The work was done in a professional manner and your crew when i picked it up told me that if ever there was a bubble to bring it in and it would be taken care of. I am very Happy to say that this was exactly what happened. Your team was eager to take the bubble out of the Sprinter and again told me if ever anything else occurred to come back follow up. When I purchased a Second Sprinter Van and needed it to be wrapped, it was easy to know where to take it, Car Wrap Solutions! The reason I had you do the second van was not only did you do excellent work, but it was your followup service and guarantee of work that convinced me to come back! Since then, you have branded my company by making other signs for my business and I will continue to support you because you are by far the best in your profession. Once again, Thank you for everything Rick Stern President Split Second Timing, inc. read more

Thank you Car Wrap Solutions. I saw the Tello Team Kia and the Simmsational Scion car wrap you guys did for my real estate buddies. Awesome!!!!! What got me was the quality of the design. They took my idea and made it bigger than I could have thought. These guys know there design work and I was impressed by the shop when I got there. They were working a couple Mercedes Benz doing some matte wraps and had a couple of business car wrap jobs ready to go to the islands. These guys must be impressing someone for this much work coming in her. You guys know what you are doing. Jeffry told me you guys know what you are doing and not go to anywhere else. He had a bad experience with another wrap shop and went to you guys to do it right. I was not disappointed either. I will send you more customers if I can and I will definately be back. Robert you are the man!!! read more

Just got home from CarWrapSolutions in Davie, FL and I am very happy with the wok they did on my car. I spoke to Robert the owner at length before I agreed to do business and he was as professional as can be. From start to finish it was a good business decision to go with Robert and his staff. The installers that worked on my car were quality professionals and did a great job. The work they did looked so good I still can't believe how well it came out. There were no corners cut and they really took their time to get it right. If your thinking of wrapping your car or peices of your car like I did or really anything, then my advice to you is to check out Robert's company. You wil not be dissapointed. A++++++++++ Thanks again to Robert and his staff for doing business the way business should be done. I will be back for sure. Regards, Steve SRT4 read more

ABSOLUTE BEST!!!! Thank you guys at Car Wrap Solutions. I cant express my gratitude enough for taking care of me on my rush project. I landed the contract and I wanted to express my thanks. I needed to get those vehicles to my northern location and you guys and gal took care of me again. I have bringing these Ford Transit Connects to Robert and crew for the last few years and these guys are on the ball on there installs. They were a referall from another property management company buddy a fews years back and I have never been let down. I really appreciate working with a professional company. It is incredibly hard finding somebody who stand behind there work and who could take care of me and I am a very picky customer to deal with. Car Wrap Solutions, thank you again and good luck. read more

I had them design and install a wrap on my Tesla X recently. I had called around to the various companies listed positively from reviews. What set Car Wrap Solutions apart from others is Robert. His professionalism from start to finish he exceeded my expectations. The design team tweaked things around when I asked without hesitation. When I needed to change an appointment Robert worked to fit me into a busy schedule. I have to admit when I pulled into the location it was not the fancy showroom or production facility I expected so don't be alarmed. The end result is what matters. I highly recommend them. They are not only top notch in quality but the customer service is a perfect 10 read more

To say I highly recommend Car Wrap Solutions is an understatement. Robert and his staff are excellent! I couldn't be happier with their work. The wrap for my company truck exceeded my expectations. Not only do they deliver beautiful quality work, their customer service is outstanding. One of the most professional companies I have ever dealt with. As a matter of fact, after realizing I had made a mistake on the back window Robert offered to fix it at no extra charge. We look forward to using their services for all my futures car wraps! read more

Amazing service, amazing team and amazing end product. What more can you ask for. Robert goes the extra mile on every truck he has donde for us. Thinking ahead and putting even more than what you expect on the job. As a perfectionist Robert and his team leave nothing behind!!! Look at our truck. We are super happy with you guys and thanks again read more

Car Wrap Solutions and the entire team over there do a fantastic job of wrapping all of our Franchised vehicles that we sell. The wrap is the best form of advertisement for our company and their materials and installs are flawless. Turn around time is fairly quick. I recommend them to whoever needs their services and products. Sincerely Brian T read more

Robert and the team at Car Wrap Solutions are detail oriented, fast and competitively priced. They did an amazing job on our fully wrapped RV. We worked closely with them through the process and they made sure to address all of our concerns! The wrap looks great and we constantly get compliments on it. Thanks for the great work! read more

So after thoroughly doing my research. I decided to give this place a shot. Robert and his team were phenomenal they explained everything to me from a -z including quality of materials used. They are actually certified 3m installers when i cross refrenced them with 3m,s website. They wrap was fantastic. read more

Great Team!! I wanted to get my car wrapped to display my company information and they did an awesome job with the design and help!! Very helpful and willing to accomodate changes and ideas. Definitely will use them many more times and recommend them! Thank you for the awesome job Robert & Team!!! read more

I am very impress with the work done on my patrol vehicle, Robert and his team did an amazing job...very professional staff. If your looking to wrap your vehicle I would recommend this company. They pay attention to the details needed for your vehicle..Robert thank you for the great work read more

Superb customer service, easy to work with, high-end quality execution and attention to every little detail. We wrapped 3 vehicles with Car Wrap Solutions with excellent results. Would use their services again and would definitely recommend! read more

All I have to say its I can't be more thankful of their work. South Florida Shuttle fleet looks incredible after their work. They have offer 2 year warranty and a little corner came off they have replace not questions ask. 100% recommended read more

Car Wrap Solutions just finished installing a complete vinyl wrapping to our storefront windows. Robert and his team were extremely helpful and communicative during the process. Thank you, once again for a job well done! read more

Had the guys do a remove and install a boat name on our 63 hatteras, couldn't be more happy with the way it turned out. Would highly recommend them. Robert was also very polite and professional to deal with. read more

Excellent work! Top notch customer service, they always stand by their work 100%. We've been customers for years and will continue to be for years to come! read more