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The Sign Depot Returns To The CRFA Show
Right away we knew our Custom Signs For The Restaurant Industry would be a good fit for the Canadian Restaurant and Food Service Association (CRFA) Show. We are always looking for ways to show our unique signs. We find that they fit well with a variety of establishments. Getting in front of Restaurant Professionals is always top of mind for us, and what we want is for Sign Depot to be top of mind for them.
Restaurant signs that are stand out are great ways for companies to get noticed and our expert sign makers always find ways to add artistic styles that incorporate company branding. These signs become find-ability solutions that work for businesses.
Award Winning Beertown Public House Sign
We wanted to ensure that we were able to stand out at the CRFA Show as well, so were able to secure a spot directly across from the Chef’s Cooking Stage. Here’s a look at our surroundings.
This was a highly visible area with lots of traffic travelling by our booth. We even had some familiar faces stop by. We had the fine folks from Baden Coffee and Herrles Market pop by our CRFA booth.
Then we had our own Artistic Flair Bartending demonstration happen at our Sign Depot booth.
How Much Would It Cost To Create A Sign For My Business?
That was only one of the many questions we answered at our booth. We had our slide show running through the trade show to exhibit the variety of custom 3 dimensional signs we have created. Many of these sign projects would have been too big for our display booth, but we knew it was important to cover all the types of signs we can create. The reactions we varied from “I recognize that sign” to “How much would it cost to create a sign like that for my business?” We always have time to answer those questions. Requesting a quote is easy to do. Just head over to our Contact Us page and let us know the following
- How big should your sign be? Including measurements streamlines the process
- What is your budget for the sign project?
- Do you have any logo, text or graphics that should be incorporated into the sign?
These three questions are great ways to get your sign quote started. After approval, your signs will be handcrafted here in our workshop to your specifications. As your sign supplier, our goal is to exceed your expectations. Professional looking signs are expected from high end industries. We are always looking for different ways to connect with Industry Professionals.
The CRFA Show was a great way show our custom business sign solutions to Restaurant Owners, Chefs and Marketing Executives.
Custom Restaurant Business Signs and Food Service Signage – CRFA Show
For Our Clients – Discount Code For CRFA SHOW
Last year The Sign Depot attended the CRFA Show for the first time. The CRFA Show is targeted to those in the Canadian Restaurant and Food Service Association. It is a trade show that stops in several large Canadian cities and The Sign Depot was there to showcase our custom Restaurant Signs and Food Service signage solutions at the Toronto trade show.
It was a very well attended show and we were able to make several connections with professionals in the Restaurant and Food Service industry. Our custom signs sparked a lot of interest and many of the attendees from last year’s CRFA event could see how our artistic dimensional signs would be a good fit for their establishments.
Next month we will be returning vendors for the CRFA Show and we want to have you visit us at Booth 341 located across from the cooking stage. It was a hub of activity last year with all the Chefs demonstrating professional restaurant techniques and delicious dishes. This year the Restaurant Industry Chefs that will be taking the stage include Mark McEwan from Top Chef Canada and Anna Olson from The Food Network’s Bake and Culinary Consultant John Placko just to name a few.
To ensure our clients are able to visit our custom sign booth at the CRFA Show this year we are able to offer you a discount code for your online registration. If you are in the Restaurant and Food Service Industry head over to the CRFA Show Registration Page and enter the Source Code 106527 to receive your tickets for the price of $17.50 (advanced online purchases only).
Click The Photo Above To Register - Use Source Code 106527 To Discount Your Order
To see examples of our Restaurant and Food Service sign solutions stop by our booth or visit our Restaurant Portfolio page. To learn more about what type of signs we can make for your establishment, take a moment and read our post about The Kinds Of Signs We Make Here At The Sign Depot
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with our Four Favorite Heritage Look Pub Signs
A Pub’s Presentation
Pubs come in all shapes and sizes. From the little pub on the corner to the big restaurant/sports bar style establishments. Signs for pubs need to be just as unique. The entrance-way to any pub needs to be inviting and reflect the atmosphere inside.
In choosing a design style for a pub here are some factors to think about
- Will the pub want the traditional Irish feel?
- Will customers be looking to it for a fun time with friends?
- Will the choices of ale be a deciding factor for passers by?
- Will there be a selection of Irish fare on the menu that should be highlighted?
- Will the pub’s name or logo be the feature of the sign?
Location, Location, Location
As mentioned in an earlier post, where you plan on putting your sign is just as important as what you are putting on it. Make sure your sign is visible by displaying it where the majority of traffic will see it. Find a location where your sign can stand out from the rest, but still look pleasing in its surroundings.
Pot of Gold?
Ways you can make your sign be very noticeable are through choices of materials and fine art finishes. The luster of a 23K gold leaf sign is unparalleled and adding that touch of shine is a decision that might just bring you the Luck of the Irish!
Size Matters
It won’t hurt to put a big sign on a small pub, but it doesn’t work the other way around. Make sure that the size of your sign works with the size of your building. Proportion is key when deciding how large you want to make your pub sign. Also make sure your sign can display all the messaging you wish to have on it, without the sign looking overcrowded. There is collation between pleasing to the eye = pleasing to mind = pleasing to the pallet, and when you are in the restaurant business those factors are very important.
Four Favorites Styles of Pub Signs
Take a look at the examples of four very different heritage look pub signs we have constructed. Each highlighting a different aspect of their pub
- Food
- Fare
- Family Tradition
- Fun
CRFA We Are Heading Your Way – Business Signs for the Restaurant Industry
Canadian Restaurant And Food Services Association Show
March 4-6, 2012
We’re ready to get in the SPRING OF THINGS by Springing Forward to the CRFA Show happening at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto Ontario.
This will be a top notch event for those in the Restaurant And Food Services industry. This exhibitor show is open to trade professionals only and the registration cost is $35 but FREE ADMISSION is granted to CRFA members.
You can find some of the Highlights of this year’s show through the online guide
Here’s a look at what you can expect from the CRFA Show
Additional Highlights Include
- Hockey great Bob Pulford to appear at 2012 CRFA Show
- Sportscaster Ron MacLean to join restaurant industry leaders at CRFA Show’s Breakfast with Champions
- Wine and glassware with Georg Riedel at the 2012 CRFA Show
- As well as several seminars and demonstrations throughout the show
- UPDATE The Stanley Cup will be at the CRFA Show on MONDAY
We hope that if you plan on attending the show you’ll come and find us at booth 130 , beside the Cooking Stage on the left end of the floor plan
Stop in to say hello and see what innovative ways we can help bring attention to your business. Custom designed restaurant signs can can display just how unique your establishment is and can help brand your business. We would be happy to chat more with you about our past restaurant sign projects and give examples of how they have increased traffic for our clients. The Sign Depot is able to design signs for entire restaurant. Exterior signs, wayfinding signs and menu signs are just a few things to think about when it comes to the restaurant industry. Need signs for your food service business? We have great example of exterior building signage on the Pinty’s Delicious Foods post.
How Going For The Gusto Can Become Deeply Distressed
Aging Something Brand New
This project reminded me of the technique to age paper items. Something as simple as dabbing a damp tea bag on a paper surface can suddenly change that sheet of copy paper into a ancient scroll, a treasure map or an antique photo.
We’ve created that distressed look on many of our larger projects through a specialty paint process. By rusting some High Density Urethane (otherwise known as HDU or sign foam) letters we were able to create the distressed look the client wanted to achieve.
We created the custom look with an “instant rust” look created with a Modern Masters reactive paint that contains flecks of metal in the paint, and then activated the paint with the solution that creates the rust effect. Within a few hours the project took on the look a reclaimed sign.
The letters were then attached to a hand painted backer, again created to match the look of aged sign.
Next LED lights were inserted behind the letters to create a halo effect around the restaurant name. This added extra dimension to the sign while making it a practical choice for the restaurant’s visibility. LED lights are economical to run and have a long lifespan. This makes them a great choice for any type of lit sign.
To finish it off the sign was attached to a custom made welded bracket that also went through the quick rusting process. All that was left was the assembly and installation of the sign.
When the sign was fully assembled it found it’s final resting place at the Gusto101 restaurant, which can be found at 101 Portland St. Toronto Ont.
We can hardly wait to see the how the Gusto101 sign looks once it’s lit up! If you’re passing by please take a pic & tweet it to us or upload it to our facebook page.
Artistic Signs For Restaurants – Happy 50th Wayne Gretzky
Proud To Be Canadian
Today a National Hero turns 50!
Did you know that The Great One trusts only THE SIGN DEPOT to take care of his Restaurant Signage? The artistic signs we create here at The Sign Depot are often sought after by the restaurant industry because our unique approach to business branding. Finding ways to incorporate logos and text in creative ways, just like we did for Wayne Gretzky’s restaurant, makes our custom signs stand out from competitors. Sign Depot’s professional sign crafters use only professional grade signs materials and artisic sign finishes to manufacture custom restaurant signs for many companies in the Canadian Restaurant and Food Service industry.
Types Of Restaurant Signs We Make
- Custom entrance-way signs
- Artistic interior design elements
- Interior Wayfinding signs
- Exterior Wayfinding and Parking Lot signs
- A-frame menu displays
- Window decals
- Promotional Vehicle graphics
Have A Vision? We Can Help
The professional signs makers here at The Sign Depot have a talent for taking your vision and constructing it to meet and exceed your sign expectations. Being purveyors of artistic signs, we take pride in creating a customized sign for your business. A stand out sign that will show just how unique your establishment is. When you choose to be original then only a one of a kind sign will do. We want to endusre that your custom business signs leave a memorable first impression. One that impresses customers and adds to the welcoming atmosphere of your location.
Get In Touch
To get in contact with one of our artistic sign makers make sure to visit our contact us page. We will happy to answer any questions you may have in regards to custom signs. Why not reach out to us? As Wayne Gretzky says
You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take
