Self service is more available and convenient to the retail industry than ever before.  There is a fast growing trend toward self-service with the use of retail kiosks.  Some of the types of kiosks that fit in this category would be ATM machines, DVD rental kiosks, digital imaging and picture manipulating and ordering stations, virtual salespeople, gift registries, and other applications.  If you start looking around, you will probably notice these retail kiosks all over the place and in hundreds of different applications.

The kiosks of this type are an alternative to retailing storefront applications.  You will notice in the malls where you shop that there are usually multiple kiosks line up along the center of the halls and walkways.  These retail kiosks may be set up with anything from calendars or beauty supplies to cell phones or chocolates.  These can be a much less expensive alternative for a retail business owner who needs temporary or less costly space that still gets a lot of traffic.  You will also see these types of carts or kiosks in airports and at sporting events.  Sometimes, the kiosks are even found within a retail store.

There are many advantages to the retail kiosks and the use of them.  They can be temporary and are a great way for you to test out a new market and see if you think it will profitable for you to open a retail outlet in a certain location or area.  It is a big commitment for you to secure a permanent or long-term storefront, so you may want to test things out with a kiosk before you make that decision.  If you don’t test out the market and just go with the storefront commitment, you could end up spending a lot of money if it doesn’t do so well.

It is also much easier to start out a business when you can use a kiosk.  Obviously, the initial cost is much lower and you can much easier stock a retail cart with your merchandise than a whole store.  These retail carts are also a great way to take advantage of the impulse shopper when you are located within the traffic path and have a lot of people going by you that you can entice to look at and then purchase your products.  Many people are impulse shoppers and if you are in the way of where they are going, they may look at your product and consider purchasing it when they otherwise wouldn’t.

You do need to be serious about making money and having a good product if you do rent retail kiosks however, because although the cost is much less than renting a storefront, the cost can still be a chunk of change, especially during the holiday season.  But, the holiday season does bring out many more shoppers and thus give you much more foot traffic as well, so it can be very profitable for you to operate one of these kiosks to promote your merchandise.

You will want to make sure the products you are selling are appealing to the crowd of traffic you will be operating in.  For example, if you have a kiosk in the mall, you will want to have merchandise that mall shoppers would be interested in.

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Any who have visited crowded bars or nightclubs know that finding a good and efficient service to get drinks can be a handful. Sometimes club attenders are kept waiting far longer than it takes to enjoy an entire drink and nightclub experience. Many clubs are well aware of this and so have provided different ways in which to help individuals and parties get their drinks as well as special treatment. One of the easiest ways in which to ensure that a club lets a party in, sits them down, and gives them signature drinks that a patron asks for is to buy drinks or liquor by the bottle. This bottle service is available in many different clubs, and allows all those that have larger parties, have specific or specialized drink preferences, or those that simply wish to feel like a king in a nightclub to start their night and experience it to its fullest.

Some of the perks that come with bottle service are the ability to have a private table, booth, skybox, or other type of VIP room and provide a personal waitress to serve a party’s drinks and anything else they are inclined to order. Though the prices of a club’s bottle service greatly differ depending on the club, the night of service, and how much liquor is being purchased, there are often ways to find the best time for the best price possible. Though the initial price may seem staggering, all of the benefits of investing in bottle service more than make up for the original sticker shock. These types of services are perfect for parties celebrating special events, the ability to get into any club without being bumped, and the ability to increase the fun times without having to wait in line or jostle for position at a bar in a club. Utilizing all of these benefits is why clubs offer these types of services, and especially why so many are taking advantage of them and working it like celebrities for a night.

Reserving these services can also be taken care of through a separate or special company that works directly with nightclubs in order to get VIPs in, seated, and well on their way to a good time. Bottle service requires special consideration in any case. Though it is less than practical for most of those who frequent nightclubs, it can be a special and wonderful experience for those that are willing to pay for a great time. Doing so also ensures that all those that are treated to this service will fully appreciate the time and effort taken to ensure that they are treated as VIPs. Since every individual is indeed important, being treated as such is no small consideration. All in all, the benefits of buying drinks by the bottle, renting a table for the evening, and ensuring that all guests at a party have exactly what they have come for is a great way to have an ease of mind and the ability to relax throughout a great and eventful evening.  Finding where these services are provided is also as easy as doing a search or contacting clubs directly. With all of these benefits, partakers of these services simply cannot lose.

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When you own a retail store, you have many different things that you are concerned with as you do your best to keep your store up to snuff.  One of the things you need to consider is how to display your merchandise.  Many retailers use a retail display case to display certain merchandise more securely than if it were just placed on a shelf.   There are regular shelving options and built in display cases, but those often don’t offer the same secure options that a secure retail display case will have.

When you are looking for the right cases for your store, you must pay attention to a number of details.  If you are going to stock the merchandise under the display case, you may need a different design than if you plan to stock your merchandise in a storage at the back of your store or in a nearby warehouse.  In addition, you must think carefully about the merchandise you plan to display.  You must decide whether this particular type of merchandise is going to be displayed in the case for as long as you own the store or if the display case will be showcasing different types of merchandise over time.

Knowing what your purpose is for the retail display case is very important as you do research to decide what the best style, size, and configuration of the case will be.  You may want to look at cases that are very flexible in their design, so that the shelves can be moved up or down or so that different dividers can be used as needed.  You will find that there are many options, which means you ought to be able to find a style and size that will work for you.

Another consideration you must have is the way the retail display case matches the rest of the decor in your store.  While you will probably be using quite a bit of glass or plexi-glass in the case, you should also realize that there are many different colors available through the use of high and low pressure laminates.  This can be a way to add a spot of color or to really complement the rest of your decor.

You will want to decide whether or not the merchandise you plan to have on display will require some special type of lighting to help display it appropriately.  Many businesses use certain types of lighting for different types of merchandise.  For example, jewelry can be well-lit with halogen lighting, while clothing may look better with fluorescent or incandescent lighting.  If your retail display case is to be used for food, you may want to consider encapsulated lighting.

As you can see, there are a number of considerations that you will need to address as you think about your display options.  You can search online and find a number of companies that sell a variety of retail display case styles.  By making comparisons between the available options, you should be able to find something that will work for you.  If you need multiple cases, you may be able to get a lower price by purchasing them in bulk.

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Depending on the type of business you are in, you may be ready to add a portable bar to your arsenal.  For instance, if you are a business that frequents trade shows, they can be used at all the different events you attend as an exhibitor.  Caterers use them to make it easier to dispense all kinds of drinks, and even outdoor reception centers that cater to weddings, business meetings, and other events find them very convenient.  Because they are so portable, this type of bar can be used for almost any kind of event.

One of the great things about a portable bar is that you can have it customized for your business.  It can actually become a very visible way to get branding recognition.  You can have your business name and logos printed on it and include contact information such as a website or phone number.  Whether you are at a trade show or a company party, advertising your business with a customized portable bar makes sense.

When you are looking for the right portable bar, the first thing you need to do is assess your needs.  If you simply want to have one that you can put in the basement and move outside when you have parties, then your needs will be different than if you are a business that will be taking it to trade shows.  You will want to look at all of the different features that are offered so that you can determine which bar works for you.  It is important that if you will be hauling it around quite a bit you select a model that is very sturdy and easy to haul.

In general, you may find that a portable bar will often measure from four to six feet long and will vary in width depending on the different features you want to include.  They ride on casters in order to be portable, but they also usually have brakes so that you are not worried about them rolling away when they are in use. They may be a basic rectangular shape, a half circle, an “L” shape or they even may be adjustable as far as shape is concerned.  Remember that one of the things that will determine the size you get is the amount of space you have where to store it when not in use.

You will find that the counter is usually made to be water and stain resistant and you will find that these units will offer a variety of shelf configurations.  There may be a stainless steel sink or a bin that holds ice.  There may be shelves with or without doors, and you may find options with adjustable shelving as well.  Some may even come with a refrigeration unit.  In fact, you can certainly find all the bells and whistles you need and want in your search for the perfect portable bar.

Whether you would like to have a simple bar that you can roll out by the pool or you own a catering company and need a bar to make it easier to serve drinks, you can find exactly what you need by spending a little time searching for the perfect bar.

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If you are having an event or some type of get together a great way to make it much more classy and sophisticated is to purchase bottle service.  You may or may not have heard of this type of service before, but basically it is where you will most likely have a reserved table or room at a bar, nightclub or restaurant.  You will also have bottles of liquor available that you purchase by the bottle for your party.  There are typically mixers as well that can be used to make drinks with the bottles of liquor you have purchased.  Sometimes, the cover charge will be waived for your party if you purchase this service, and you can often also request a VIP host who will mix the drinks for you and just oversee the serving of the liquor and such for you.  This type of service can also allow you to bypass entrance lines as well, making it much more enjoyable and convenient for your party.

If you want to make a great impression and live like a king, bottle service is a great way to go.  Although it can be costly, it is a luxury that you may find worth the cost as it changes the whole atmosphere of your event.  It helps boost your image immensely and helps the people in your party to feel like they are living like kings as well.  It is a fun luxury that can be a great business tool if you are entertaining clients or customers or potential clients or customers as well.  Purchasing this service can boost your image and help the clients feel that you run a first class organization that they want to be a part of.

You could describe bottle service as the means whereby instead of having to wait in line in a crowded bar jockeying and fighting for your drinks, and for some space, the nightclub sets you and your party up with your own special table, room, or skybox where you can purchase entire bottles of liquor of your choosing.  You can also have your choice of accompaniments or mixers with ice and other side items and you can have a personal waiter or waitress to serve it all to your group.  Now this sounds enticing!

Bottle service can be a good idea if you plan to spend the evening at one specific venue and not be hopping around to different locations.  You don’t want to spend a lot of money on bottles of liquor and then leave it all on the table to go to another location.  This is a consideration when you are thinking about this service.  You may want to plan ahead if you want to order the service and make sure the club or restaurant has availability and room for you at your desired time.

Bottle service can be a great way to impress your friends or new acquaintances.  It can also be an impressive way to impress new clients or customers or to entertain existing ones.  You will feel like a million bucks when you have your own private area with personalized service.

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Fry Fabrications will be at the NC&B show 2012 at the Las Vegas Convention Center March 13 14! We’ll be showcasing an array of products such as Bottle Service Sets, tables, bars, a DJ Booth, and much more!

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Whew! 2011 was quite a year…and just in the snap of a finger right into an intense start to 2012. First up – an order of 200 bistro table/stool sets.  Our bistro tables are the perfect way to both promote with media branding as well as match one of our many portable bar designs.  Speaking of portable bars, we’ve been cranking those out too and one also equipt with a functioning waste water/heated sink. 

We also can’t forget about the bottle service set orders we’ve been receiving from ABSOLUT, Bacardi, Jameson, and Grey Goose whic we wrapped up.  Locking bottle service sets and locking bottle service trays seem to becoming very popular amongst compliance both in the United States and Canada. 

We also can’t forget about the Nightclub & Bar Convention/Tradeshow in Las Vegas coming this March.  This is where we’ll be showcasing our latest designs in tables, bottle service sets, portable bars, dj booths, ipad kiosks, and more!

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Lots has been going on at Fry Fabrications to close out the year. 

First, we’ve made some locking bottle displays and back bar bottle displays for both Crown Royal and Patron.  What makes these locking bottle displays and back bar displays unique is that they both illuminate the bottle via LED lighting and flourescent lighting to promote the bottle branding as much as possible.  These locking bottle displays allow for quick easy access and for the server to lock to prevent the customer from pouring their own glass (a growing law).  We’ve also been busy with the bottle service trays and bottle service sets, as well as locking bottle service trays and locking bottle service sets for various NYE parties around the globe. 

We also closed out the year with some bottle display units for Galliano Wine – these bottle displays are designed with tiered shelving to and will look promoting the product in stores along the east coast.  Also closing out some bottle service trays, bottle service sets, and drink carts to Russian Standard, ABSOLUT, and SKYY Vodka.  Furthermore, we put some more carts in production from a company called “Rebelcart” who will be having us manufacture these beefy auto-detail carts. 

2011 has been a record year for Fry Fabrications.  Very much looking forward to what’s in store for 2012!

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