229㎡ Family-Friendly Play Zone for Restaurant David​

David Antonio leaned across his desk, pointing to the 229㎡ unused corner of his mall restaurant. “Parents drag kids in, eat fast, leave. I need this space to change that,” he said. “But tell me: Is it safe? Will it pay off? Can my staff manage it?”​

We answered with specifics, not promises.​

Safety first: “Kids fall – we design for that,” we said, showing him our soft-play materials: 5cm foam padding, rounded edges, non-slip floors. He pressed a fist into a sample. “This won’t tear?” We handed over lab reports – tested to 5,000+ impacts.​

Cost vs. return: He winced at initial quotes. “Think of it as an investment,” we said, sharing a breakdown:​

Average family spends $12 more with a play zone.​

20 extra families/week = $12,480/year.​

Equipment pays for itself in 8 months.​

Ease for staff: “My team can’t monitor kids full-time,” he said. We added a check-in system: Parents get wristbands matching their kids’ – only they can pick them up. “Cleanup?” Removable, antibacterial covers for all play pieces – wipeable in 10 minutes.​

He had one more test: “Show me a layout that doesn’t cramp dining.” We sketched 3 zones:​

120㎡ play: Toddler area + adventure zone

60㎡ buffer: Low partitions to separate noise but keep sightlines clear.​

49㎡ parent lounge: Tables, charging ports, direct views of play.​

Three months post-install, David called: “We’re the go-to for birthday dinners now. Families stay 2 hours – and order dessert.”​

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