4 underestimated benefits of commercial awnings

If you’re considering buying a commercial awning for your own organisation, you may well know all about their many advantages, especially in terms of their versatility and day-to-day practicality. As well as these though, they also have a range of additional advantages; many of them less obvious than others. Whether you’re running a high-street café, managing outdoor events, launching a mobile venture or juggling multiple uses for one space, the right awning can make a significant difference. Here are four ways that commercial awnings offer far more value than they’re usually credited for!

Make events even more inclusive and accessible

Outdoor settings are increasingly being designed with inclusivity in mind, and commercial awnings like the ones we supply are quietly playing a valuable role in that shift. For wheelchair users and other people who benefit from sheltered areas, having a defined and accessible covered space can often make the difference between whether or not they’re able to feel fully involved and enjoy the day. And as you might expect, that often plays a deciding factor in the decision as to whether they choose to come in the first place.

Creating shaded, comfortable environments also supports broader participation across a wide range of events. Providing a well-placed awning signals consideration and readiness to welcome everyone, in venues ranging from school fairs to community festivals and corporate showcases. Whether you’re accommodating guests, performers, or support staff, it’s a relatively small and easy change that can hugely improve how people engage with a space.

Support the growth of mobile businesses

For people who are setting up mobile ventures – which includes many of our own customers here at The Awning Company – flexibility and presentation are essential parts of building a presence. A commercial awning makes it possible to transform any location into a functional, appealing and professional-looking trading spot. For examples, look no further than Tom the Shop, one of our own customers, and the UK’s number one mobile general stores provider for festivals and outdoor events. The team’s presence is built around reliability, mobility and instant recognition – all made possible through the use of a reliable awning setup.

If you’re a mobile trader yourself – whether you’re operating a food unit, a coffee trader, or a handmade goods stall, you’ll know that having the right cover enables traders to operate in different conditions, in different places, with minimal fuss. And when the awning is British-Made, like all of ours are, that means you can always have complete peace of mind.

Boost revenue in hospitality settings

As we’ve touched on before on the blog, commercial awnings are an effective way to expand capacity and enhance customer comfort in cafés, restaurants and bars. A well-designed outdoor area can be brought into use more often, increasing the number of guests served and extending trading hours. Every seat added represents an opportunity – whether that’s a pint poured, a dish served, or a contract agreed during a business lunch.

In hospitality, ambience matters just as much as function. Awnings help venues create inviting outdoor environments that feel like an extension of the indoor space. That makes it easier to host everything from casual diners to corporate clients, and they can give you greater freedom when planning seasonal events or pop-up promotions.

Dual purpose awnings

It’s not unusual for many of our awnings to serve dual purposes – being used for a commercial use during the week, and then a different leisure application during the weekend. For example, some of our customers use their commercial awnings for hospitality or mobile workshop applications during the week, and then repurposed for outdoor pursuits such as camping or birdwatching. As you might expect, commercial awnings are especially popular amongst people who are both business owners and “weekend warriors!”

Those are just a couple more examples – you may well be able to think of your own! So, if you’re looking to get branded awnings for your own applications, you’re in exactly the right place. Motorsports and equine and mobile tech are just a couple of our key sectors here, and we have a long history of delivering flawless solutions for our customers across the North West. Feel free to take a look at our bespoke GH Awnings to see what we can do for you – and if you have any questions or need any advice, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 01204 544 900, and we’ll be happy to help in any way we can!