In recent years, shipping container restaurants, cafes and bars have appeared all over the place. Despite some people thinking this approach was just a kooky trend, hospitality businesses using shipping containers as their main or supplementary place of work have stood the test of the time thanks to a wide range of benefits.
With these incredibly affordable, flexible and portable spaces making it easy to get your operation off the ground and move whenever necessary, a shipping container might just make perfect sense for your hospitality business.
Save on Costs
Perhaps the main advantage of using a shipping container to base your hospitality business is just how affordable they are. As shipping containers are used globally for an endless array of logistical needs, there are always high-quality second-hand solutions becoming available to buy or hire. Fortunately, shipping containers provide an elegant solution for restaurants, cafes or bars that don't want to deal with commercial rents or lavish fit-outs.
Don’t Sacrifice Features
Although shipping containers certainly reduce space, they remain highly flexible spaces that offer everything you and your customers need. For instance, you can implement a full-scale kitchen complete with upright refrigerators, washing up sinks and extensive countertop space with some careful planning. You can also ensure your customers feel welcome and comfortable, as many successful shipping container restaurants and cafes install seating along the bar or underneath the awning.
Move Whenever You Want
The nature of the hospitality industry means that businesses are often shifting from one location to the next. However, leaving behind their storefront isn’t so straightforward for business owners who have invested heavily in interior design and commercial leases. These problems suddenly go away when you own a business based around a shipping container, as your lightweight and compact space can be placed on the back of a truck and quickly hauled to your new location.
Choose Southwest Containers
Whether you need a new or used shipping container for a hospitality business, a garden shed or a convenient storage solution, South West Containers can find the perfect product for you. We stock shipping containers across numerous sizes and with a great selection of features, including those for cold storage, side openings or transporting dangerous goods.
If you’re ready to buy or hire a shipping container, get in touch with our friendly sales consultants on (02) 9605 2444 or email your enquiry to sales@southwestcontainers.