3 Reasons Why Smart Surveillance Is a Smart Idea

Restaurants and bars are classic startup businesses. Whether chef-driven or started by a keen-eyed entrepreneur spotting a need, it takes vision, hard work, and perseverance to make it a success. The cost of starting a new restaurant in Georgia can be as high as $275,000 or more, so protecting the investment is paramount.

One way of protecting that investment is with modern, smart security measures. A smart surveillance system is a smart investment for your Atlanta establishment to help protect the business from a variety of threats. Keep reading below to learn more.

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Controlling Shrinkage and Theft

Many restaurants and bars have high employee turnover. Many establishments also take in significant amounts of cash. Large amounts of cash handling may tempt theft. Credit card fraud is also substantial in restaurants, with customer card numbers often being copied by unscrupulous employees. Installing security cameras with clear views of point-of-sale systems can establish a deterrent to this type of behavior.

Shrinkage can be another issue, especially with liquor and other high-value consumption items. Surveillance cameras strategically placed in storage and refrigerator locations can also serve as a deterrent to theft and unauthorized use. After hours, smart security cameras can detect motion and alert you or your authorized managers of unusual activity. An alert on your smartphone with a footage clip can give you the information to call the authorities or take other action.

Unruly Customers

On rare occasions, disgruntled customers can be a problem. If alcohol is served, there is always the potential for bad behavior. An intoxicated customer might berate your staff or start a fight with another patron. Prominently placed surveillance cameras, whether wide-view dome types or bullet cameras aimed at specific areas, may deter unruly behavior. If it does happen, you’ll have the evidence needed to protect your business from possible legal or reputational consequences.

Physical Threats

Kitchen fires have destroyed many a restaurant. Water leaks can also cause enormous damage. You can invest in smoke and heat sensors to alert you to potential fires, as well as water intrusion sensors that can trigger an alarm from an overflowing bathroom or sink or a burst pipe. But with smart surveillance, you can also remotely look at what is happening when one of those alarms goes off. Night vision in advanced cameras and sound detection can give you a clear picture of what's going on. Whether it's fire, water, or glass breakage from burglary, you can be alerted and informed quickly to take action to protect your premises. 

Your restaurant business is a significant investment in your time, work, and money. Protect that investment with modern security and surveillance that puts you in control. Call us today at (404) 236-0007, visit our showroom,  or reach out on our online contact page. We look forward to working with you.