Common questions
Answers for homeowners, designers, property managers and builders. Not listed here? Email or call and we will help.
Do you work with restaurant groups opening franchise locations?
Yes. Morningside works with restaurant groups on window treatments for new locations and franchise openings. We discuss drapery, blinds and shades with the group’s design, construction or furnishing team, with the scope agreed for the actual restaurant.
Have you worked on new restaurant openings before?
Yes. Our experience includes new openings across Canada with groups such as Joey’s and Canadian Brewhouse. We can discuss how our window-covering and workroom support fits your next location without assuming its requirements are the same as an earlier project.
Can you support restaurant openings outside Edmonton?
Yes. We have worked on new restaurant openings across Canada. Our drapery and Roman-shade workroom is in Edmonton. Supply, delivery, measuring and any installation arrangements are discussed for the project address so the national scope remains clear.
Can the coverings follow our existing restaurant design?
Yes. Share the approved fabric, finishes and treatment direction with us. We review them against the new location’s windows and current product availability. Where an original material cannot be sourced, an alternative needs your approval; an identical match is not assumed.
What helps reduce glare at restaurant window seats?
Solar or other roller shades may suit bright glazing, depending on the fabric and the daylight at that location. We discuss the view, seating and operating preferences with your team. Solar openness and nighttime privacy are considered separately rather than treated as the same requirement.
Can our designer or furnishing company supply the fabric?
Yes. Your approved fabric can be shipped to our Edmonton facility through our Customer’s Own Material service. We review suitability, quantity and construction, then fabricate the agreed drapery or Roman shades. Delivery can go to your project partner or directly to the client.
Do you offer motorized window coverings for restaurants?
Yes, suitable motorized options can be discussed for the selected blinds, shades or drapery system. Controls, compatibility and any power requirements are reviewed with the project team. Electrical work or wider automation is agreed separately where required.
Can you work with our contractor before the restaurant is finished?
Yes. Plans and design selections help us discuss the covering package during the fit-out. Final sizes, mounting conditions and any installation readiness must be confirmed for production or fitting. We agree the responsibilities with your team so the window work fits the construction scope.
When should we discuss window treatments for a new opening?
During the design or fit-out planning is a good time to begin. We discuss your target opening date alongside material availability, approved dimensions, fabrication and delivery. An early conversation gives the team more opportunity to agree the window-covering scope and a workable project schedule.
How do we request a quote for a new restaurant location?
Use Request a restaurant quote to arrange a conversation with Morningside. Tell us where the restaurant is opening, the design direction and the window treatments you need. Plans or an existing specification are helpful if available, and we will discuss the details needed for the quote.