Logo-Branded Restaurant and Food Service Apparel

Buyers Guide: Restaurant and Food Service

The restaurant industry is a busy, fast-paced, competitive environment. As a restaurant owner or manager, you know how important it is to be on top of your game. Choosing logo-branded custom restaurant apparel and gifts for restaurant staff could keep you a step ahead of the competition.

Your customers visit you again and again for the great meals and excellent service you provide. And, your staff is a key part of this experience. Because your team represents your brand, you want to provide them with branded, comfortable, and stylish uniforms.

Employee uniforms promote brand awareness because they’re one of the most visible components of the restaurant experience. High-quality pieces help workers look and feel great on the job. Quality corporate restaurant apparel can also help keep workers safe and food safe when handling customers’ meals.

Corporate gifts for your restaurant team are also an important part of boosting employee morale. Your team goes above and beyond your expectations. Why not show them how much you care? If you want your staff to understand how important they are to your success, gifts are a great way to go.

Logo-branded restaurant uniforms and thoughtful gifts show appreciation for hard-working employees and could help boost employee morale and retention. The problem is, deciding what to buy for your restaurant and café employees can be tough. That’s why we’ve assembled a handy buyers guide for restaurant and foodservice businesses to help you out.

Ready to show your staff how much you appreciate them? Let’s look at some of the best gifts for restaurant staff, plus custom café apparel.

Custom Logo Restaurant T-Shirts

 

Custom, logo-branded t-shirts are a great choice if you want casual restaurant uniforms for your team. Quick-service restaurants, cafes, delis, bakeries, and coffee shops often have a casual atmosphere. Select a custom logo restaurant t-shirt to represent your brand and distinguish team members.

If you want custom café apparel for your team, Merchology has a variety of t-shirt styles, brands, and colors you can tailor to your brand. You don’t have to stick with a standard t-shirt. Instead, consider a corporate baseball tee for your sports bar, a stylish, fitted custom women’s restaurant tee to help the waitresses on your staff look and feel great, or a logo embroidered long-sleeve henley shirt for cooler temperatures.

It’s possible to get custom t-shirts with a high-quality screen print, but we recommend embroidery. A custom t-shirt embroidered with your brand’s logo will last longer than a screen print. Both options can work well. But, you’ll see more return on your investment over time when you invest in a long-lasting design.

Logo-Branded Aprons

Logo-branded aprons are a must when it comes to custom restaurant apparel. Custom aprons not only keep your staff’s clothing clean in a busy kitchen--they keep your employees food-safe, too. Have your logo embroidered on a style of custom logo apron that’s most appropriate for your staff.

For example, a custom logo 3-pocket bib apron is great for servers who need an extra pocket where they can store tickets or even the tablet they use to take orders. For wait staff who might not handle food, a logo embroidered 3-pocket waist apron is a great option for taking orders and tucking away tips. And, if you want to add a little flair to your staff’s look, try a custom long bistro apron.

 

      

Custom Restaurant Logo Backpacks

A custom restaurant logo-branded backpack is a durable, memorable corporate gift for restaurant teams. Order logo-branded backpacks for your team as part of their daily work uniform. They can use their backpacks to bring uniforms, notepads, and other essentials to the workplace.

For employees with a commute--particularly on public transportation--try a custom logo transit backpack, which allows them to pack a few extra necessities for the workday. This waterproof transit pack by Zusa has plenty of space for the items your team members need to carry on the way to work. There’s space to store an apron, plus devices such as a tablet, laptop, or water bottle.

A branded-logo messenger bag like this one from OGIO is a handy option. These bags are created with storage in mind, and they boast plenty of organizational space, too. On the other hand, you could provide a simpler cinch sack--perfect for team members who prefer to change clothes before they head home. A corporate cinch sack like this one from Nike fits easily into lockers and can be used to transport uniforms home for cleaning.

 

       

Custom Logo Restaurant Work Shirts and Corporate Jackets

Logo-branded work shirts and jackets are great choices for restaurant apparel. Merchology carries a wide variety of custom café apparel and casual restaurant uniforms to help your staff look their best, wherever they represent your brand. If you’re looking for uniform ideas, we’ve got you covered.

If your restaurant delivers, help your team members stand out in a custom logo Dickie’s work shirt like this one. Or, if you want to provide an extra layer of warmth for cool weather or intense indoor air conditioning, try out a logo-branded women's cardigan or a custom embroidered men’s jacket like this one from Zusa.

 

             

It’s critical to distinguish your staff members so customers can easily get assistance when they need it. But sometimes, it’s equally important to distinguish your staff members from one another. By providing different types of, brand-centric, custom restaurant apparel to your staff, you can represent the business well while setting staff members apart based on their duties.

Custom Outdoor & Leisure Gifts

 

         

An important aspect of any business is showing your employees how much you appreciate the work they do for you. Giving corporate gifts for your restaurant team is one way to boost morale and say thank you. Many companies organize outdoor outings for their employees, so custom outdoor and leisure gifts are a great choice for branded employee gifts.

In addition to staff uniforms, gift ideas for your restaurant staff can really make your business stand out. A restaurant employee enjoying a leisure outing might appreciate a sturdy corporate camping chair. Or consider a cozy logo-branded blanket with a custom design. If you’re getting your employees a summertime gift, a corporate logo 24-can cooler will keep them refreshed even on the hottest days.

Corporate Restaurant Drinkware

Everyone loves a great, high-quality bottle or insulated cup. If you want to stock branded merch in your shop, think about including drinkware. Pieces of drinkware work well as collectible souvenirs and gifts.

Is your coffee shop or cafe a local favorite or tourist destination? Give your customers branded options to remember their visit. Do you offer discounts for returning customers who bring their branded drinkware when they order? Offer them a high-quality product that will last.

Providing your employees with custom restaurant drinkware is another wonderful way to say thank-you while representing your brand. You want your staff to keep your brand in mind every time they use their drinkware. When you provide a positive experience for your employees--which often includes custom branded gifts--you’ll increase loyalty and retention.

When it comes to branded drinkware, your customers and team might love:

 

       

• Gemline Bali Bamboo Glass Bottle - Great for both employee appreciation gifts, as well as custom cafe merch for your restaurant or coffee shop.
• BruMate Hopsulator Trio - A fantastic custom drinkware item for coffee, sparkling waters, or after-hour drinks. Corporate can keep hot drinks hot, cold drinks cold, and can hold both 12 oz and 16 oz cans!
• Koozie Collapsible Eco Can Kooler - Eco-friendly and great for block parties and street festivals, promote your restaurant or cafe with Eco Can Koolers.

Day to Day Work Gear

Along with custom restaurant apparel, your employees need day-to-day work gear to make their jobs easier. Working in the restaurant business can be demanding, sometimes with long, exhausting hours. Make sure your servers, cooks, and staff can do their work with ease.

Do your employees wear badges for identification? Provide them with logo-branded badge holders for a worry-free way to keep employees' hands free. These corporate pocket journals from Castelli are a great option for order- and note-taking--plus, they’re incredibly durable and will hold up under pressure.

         

Finally, you can never go wrong with a good pen. Your staff members and customers could all benefit from quality, working pens. And, of course, logo branded is always best. Try the Sharpie Stainless Steel Pen or Hub Pens Blue Sonata Glass Pen--two of our favorites.

 

           

Contact Us at Merchology!

Need custom restaurant apparel or gifts for your restaurant staff? Merchology has you covered. Whether you’re equipping your employees with top-notch uniforms or shopping for corporate gifts, there’s something for your team here.

We offer a wide variety of logo-branded apparel, custom restaurant accessories, and corporate gifts to boost both brand recognition and morale. Let us help you get your custom restaurant uniforms and custom employee appreciation gifts ready to go this year.

Ready to get started? Call a Merchologist for help starting your restaurant's corporate gift sets today!