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You have already settled the practical questions. You know the required height and material, and the quantity fits your floor plan. The final question is simple: what colour bar stools should I get? The answer…
Australian customers rarely lack coffee options. In a busy retail strip, they may pass several cafes within a few minutes, and many venues offer similar menus, pale timber tables, neutral walls, and familiar black seating….
Starting a restaurant in Australia in 2026 is a serious commercial decision. Most operators should expect a total startup cost of around $250,000 to $1 million or more, depending on the size of the venue,…
3 Min ReadUpdated 27/07/2026
With summer hotting up in Brisbane there’s never been a better time to look at ways of making your terrace more appealing and of attracting passers by to…
3 Min ReadUpdated 06/11/2014
With cafés springing up at a rate of one per week in Australia it comes as no surprise that competition is tough. Let’s face it, getting ‘bums on…
3 Min ReadUpdated 24/02/2014
The ladder-back chair is undergoing somewhat of a renaissance of late and if you go into any rustic style café, restaurant or bistro in any town in Australia,…
