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Patio Grills for Fire Departments: Enhancing the Quality of Life for Our Firefighters

Firefighters are the backbone of our safety and emergency response systems. With shifts that can last from 24 to 72 hours, firefighters spend a considerable amount of time at the fire station. During these long hours, they not only respond to emergencies but also manage daily living activities, including meal preparations. To make their lives a bit easier and more enjoyable, investing in a hi...

The Top Outdoor Patio Appliances: Grills and Heaters

When it comes to making outdoor spaces like patios better for people living in apartments or for guests at restaurants and hotels, two things really stand out: grills and heaters. These aren’t just any outdoor tools; they’re the kings of the patio! They make places look great and let us use them all year round. In this guide, we’ll show you why grills and heaters are must-haves for outdoor ar...

Savvy Property Owners Invest in Outdoor Grills for Student Housing

The days of college students eating pizza, Ramen noodles and gaining the infamous “freshmen 15 pounds” are largely behind Gen Z, making grills for student housing an attractive perk. Today’s undergraduate and graduate students are more focused on health and nutrition than ever before. Recent studies indicate that while 80 percent of Millennials are health-food conscious, Gen Z far outpaces t...

Sunpak Overhead Patio Heaters Improve Customer Retention

Hospitality businesses continue to search for a recipe for the special sauce that will attract more patrons and entice them to stay longer. According to a recent article by the New York Post, the average American spends upwards of $2,700 per year eating out. Nearly half of people polled dine out just after payday. The challenge for restaurateurs and others who own or operate hospitality busin...

Patio Grills Elevate Resort Experiences Beyond the Competition

In the evolving landscape of the leisure industry, the economic upturn presents challenges and opportunities, with premier resorts competing for guest attention amidst a sea of options. In this competitive arena, distinguishing amenities have become paramount, and outdoor community grill areas are a standout feature for resorts in 2024. Today’s resort-goers, expect high-end amenities and are ...

The Best Multi-User Patio Grills for Apartments and Condos

One of the best ways to add value to multi-family dwellings such as apartments, condos, or multi-family construction is by installing multi-user patio grills in outdoor living spaces and patios. During moderate and warm-weather months, residents love to cook outside on high-end grills for fresher-tasting meats, veggies, and even grilled fruits. Family-friendly and adult parties are enhanced w...

2024 Buying Guide for Patio Grills

Installing natural gas or propane patio grills in the common areas of apartments, condos, and other multi-family living environments delivers quality-of-life benefits. Whether property management firms opt for fixed-in-place or portable patio grills, outdoor cooking areas provide the value-added residents desire. However, choosing the best-suited outdoor BBQ grill for your facility can prove ...

Get your grills ready for spring with quality grill replacement parts

Nothing says it’s spring and that summer’s not too far away quite like getting out the patio grills for a good old family and friends get together. The delicious smells of cooking, the company, the weather… It’s all designed for a feel-good experience that’s hard to beat. And as responsible owners or managers of apartments or other multifamily properties, providing quality grills for your ten...

Natural Gas vs. Propane Grills for Multi-Family Properties

If you are looking to install or upgrade new patio grills for your multi-family properties, apartments, or condos, finding the right grills with the features you need to promote safety and offer high-quality grilling results is a high priority. Whether you are an owner, manager, or a developer needing multi-family grills, your residents will be most satisfied knowing they have the safest and ...

Flush-mounted Electric Patio Heaters Bring Warmth and Style to Your Outdoor Dining Space

Restaurateurs, club owners and other business people who operate patios understand the value of commercial heaters. For many, heaters are the difference between shutting down outdoor dining when the weather chills and continuing to provide food and drinks for customers in a comfortable environment. Many restaurant owners, however, insist on unobtrusive heaters that add to rather than detract ...

Outdoor Commercial Patio Heaters Elevate the Outdoor Shopping Center Experience

Strip malls and traditional shopping centers are tasked with competing with an open-air retail trend that consumers have come to value. Also known as outdoor shopping centers, rows of storefronts typically enjoy wide, manicured sidewalks where people can relax on comfortable benches or dine at bistro tables and chairs. In many ways, this luxurious shopping experience has been a way for brick...

Upgrade Multi-Family Grills & Attract Desirable Residents

Multi-family properties teetering on disrepair face an uphill battle in terms of onboarding working families with good, steady incomes. That’s largely because there are close to a million new multi-family living projects under construction, according to the National Multifamily Housing Council. Many of these new community living environments will offer state-of-the-art services and amenities,...