F I B E R B U I LT
Outdoor Dining with Jordan Beckner, Fiberbuilt
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FR&L Magazine had an opportunity to talk with Jordan Beckner, President of Sales for Fiberbuilt Umbrellas & Cushions about the new streeterie/streaterie and parklet phenomenon that is catching on all over the country, including Florida. Jordan, as you know, streeteries and parklets are becoming all of the rage across the state and the entire country. Here in Florida, we are lucky because the term “winter is coming” doesn’t impact our streeteries and parklets like it does across much of the U.S. We are however very warm in many parts of the state year-round. Q. Do you have any tips to share with readers about keeping things cool with shade and seating?
We have a number of outdoor shade products that many of our FRLA member are currently using. These options range from our full 10-by10 pavilions with lighting and fans, to our 10by-10 tents with curtains and even our standard umbrellas with bases that have wheels. Many of
our hospitality customers already deal with the heat, so they have extra fans for their customer's convenience. Q. Since Fiberbuilt is Florida-based, are you able to get products ordered and delivered pretty quickly to restaurants that are interested in enhancing their outdoor seating?
Of course, we can deliver most of our shade and cushions within a three-week period. Q. Do you think that streeteries and parklets are here to stay?
I believe this eating situation is here as long as there is a demand and the zoning departments allow them to continue serving in the parking lots.
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