Restaurants & Food Service

Discover how Elarafy provided network infrastructure, structured cabling, secure Wi-Fi, and technology solutions for restaurants and food service businesses to improve operations, connectivity, and customer experience.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

We supported multiple restaurant brands with structured cabling, low-voltage systems, and IT project coordination for new restaurant builds. These locations required reliable, well-organized, and scalable IT infrastructure to support point-of-sale systems, digital menu boards, guest Wi-Fi, security systems, and back-of-house operations. All projects were delivered as part of new restaurant construction, completed within active construction environments prior to restaurant openings. Each project was executed in phases to align with construction schedules and planned opening timelines.

Throughout the project lifecycle, we maintained close coordination and regular handshakes with client IT teams, vendors, and construction partners to ensure smooth execution and on-time openings. MAIN OBJECTIVE Deliver structured cabling, low-voltage systems, and IT project coordination for new restaurant builds. Support multiple restaurant brands while following brand-specific drawings and standards. Complete all work within construction schedules to support on-time restaurant openings. Ensure strict compliance with safety and working-at-height requirements.

CHALLENGES

Tight construction and opening timelines for new restaurant locations. Coordinating IT and low-voltage installations alongside multiple construction trades. Ensuring all systems were fully installed, tested, and operational before opening day. Aligning TV and digital menu board installations with finished walls and millwork. Supporting different brand standards and layouts across multiple restaurant concepts. Managing safety risks associated with working at height within active construction sites.

Transformative Solutions for Business Success

Projects were executed using a phased deployment strategy aligned with construction schedules, with early coordination alongside construction teams to confirm layouts, mounting heights, and finish details. All installations followed brand-specific standards for each restaurant concept, ensuring precise placement and alignment of wall-mounted TVs and digital menu boards. The team worked closely with Ezeetel Inc.

to deliver stable, fully tested VoIP services, integrating safety planning at every stage, utilizing certified technicians and proper equipment, completing full system testing prior to opening, and ensuring a smooth handover to restaurant IT teams.

SCOPE OF WORK

Installed Cat6 structured cabling and performed fiber termination according to restaurant brand–provided plans. Coordinated with construction teams to identify conduit requirements and ensure proper conduit placement before walls and ceilings were closed. Provided data cabling to critical restaurant systems, including POS terminals, kitchen systems, management workstations, and backend network equipment. Installed speaker systems for background music and paging across dining areas, kitchens, and back-of-house spaces.

Installed CCTV cameras covering dining areas, entrances, exits, cash counters, kitchens, and exterior areas. Deployed wireless access points to ensure full Wi-Fi coverage for guest and staff use. Installed wall-mounted TVs and displays for menu boards, promotions, and guest viewing using coaxial cabling where required. Installed digital signage and display monitors for ordering, promotions, and operational messaging. Installed backend network equipment and supported IT room or network cabinet buildouts.

VOIP & TELEPHONY SERVICES

Provided VoIP phone system deployments for select restaurant locations. Partnered with Ezeetel Inc., a trusted telecommunications company with over 20 years of industry experience, to deliver VoIP solutions. Coordinated VoIP handset installation, cabling, and network readiness. Supported VoIP systems for front-of-house, back-of-house, management offices, and call handling. Ensured seamless integration of VoIP services with restaurant network infrastructure prior to opening.

IT ROOM & NETWORK CABINET ORGANIZATION

Built out clean and organized IT rooms or network cabinets as part of new restaurant construction. Installed and dressed network racks with proper cable management- Properly mounted network and telecom equipment. Labeled all cables and devices for easy identification. Delivered organized, support-friendly network spaces for restaurant operators and IT support teams.

IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT & SAFETY

Managed IT and low-voltage project activities from start to finish for new restaurant builds. Planned and executed work in phased deployments aligned with construction schedules and opening milestones. Maintained close coordination and handshakes with restaurant IT teams, vendors, and partners. Coordinated closely with general contractors and construction trades to align conduit routes, cable pathways, and installation timelines. Scheduled installations and system readiness to ensure full operational status prior to restaurant opening.

Followed strict construction-site safety protocols and PPE requirements. Performed elevated and wall-mounted work using appropriate access equipment. Ensured all technicians held valid working-at-height certifications where required.

RESULTS

Successfully delivered IT infrastructure for multiple new restaurant locations across Canada. Reliable Connectivity Achieved reliable connectivity for POS systems, kitchen operations, guest Wi-Fi, and management systems. Improved Security Delivered comprehensive CCTV coverage improving safety and loss prevention. Visual Displays Installed wall-mounted TVs and digital menu boards aligned with brand standards. Fully Operational VOIP Delivered stable and fully operational VoIP phone systems through Ezeetel Inc.

Fully Operational IT Supported on-time restaurant openings with fully operational IT environments. Delivered clean, organized, and maintainable IT and network spaces. Zero Unplanned Outages Completed all assigned projects with zero unplanned outages. Strong Safety Maintained a strong safety record with no working-at-height incidents.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

New restaurant builds require early coordination with construction teams. Brand-specific standards must be followed closely across different restaurant concepts. Digital menu boards and TVs require precise placement and clean cabling. VoIP deployments benefit from experienced telecom partners- Phased execution aligned with construction milestones enables on-time openings. Thorough testing prior to opening is critical for operational readiness. Clean and organized network spaces reduce long-term support challenges.

Strong IT project coordination ensures consistent delivery across multiple restaurant brands.