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Please Wait to Be Seated Signs
Sit-down restaurants, diners and cafes with a host stand want guests to stop at the entrance. Put this sign by the door or on the host stand, so people see it as they walk in and staff can seat them in turn.
18" x 12"
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Please Wait to Be Seated Sign prices
| Size | Aluminum | Plastic | Reflective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12" x 12" | $42.95 | $25.95 | Not offered |
| 12" x 18" | $42.95 | $25.95 | $68.95 |
| 18" x 12" | $42.95 | $25.95 | $68.95 |
| 24" x 18" | $63.95 | $40.95 | $137.95 |
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Where please wait to be seated signs are used
A please wait to be seated sign sits by the door of a sushi bar, a family diner on a busy Sunday, or a wine bar with a small waiting area. Guests walk in and head straight for the open booths, and the sign turns them toward the host stand to be called. Some owners also post one by the coat rack, where people set down bags while they wait for a table.
Choosing the size and where to hang it
Hang it by the entry door where a guest sees it as they step in, or on the host stand so the host can point to it. The 18 in x 12 in size suits a counter or a door, and the 24 in x 18 in size works on a wall beside a long waiting bench. Plastic is light and suits an indoor dining room. Aluminum is the choice if the sign faces a covered patio or an outdoor queue.
Questions about please wait to be seated signs
Where should this sign go?
Mount it on the wall just inside the door or on a stand beside the host podium, at eye height. A sign at the door catches people who walk straight in. A second copy near the bar helps if guests sit there and wait for a table.
Do I need an extra line?
No. The wording works by itself, and many restaurants post it plain because the host is standing right there. If you want to add a line, such as a wait time or a note about the patio, type it in and the live preview shows it as you type.
Which color suits a dining room?
Black on white is plain and fits most dining rooms. White on green gives a brighter look at the entrance. Pick the color that matches your signs and menu boards, then check the live preview before you order.
Can the sign go on a patio near the door?
Yes, if the patio is covered or the host stand sits outside. Use aluminum there, because it handles sun and rain. Plastic belongs indoors. Set the sign where a guest waiting for a table can read it, and not in the middle of a walkway.
What if guests wait at the bar instead?
Hang a copy at the bar entry or on the wall by the stools, so a guest who goes to the bar gets the same message. The extra line can carry a short note, such as Your host will seat you, to answer the question before anyone asks it. Keep the wording plain so staff are not caught off guard.
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