A Shortage of Port-a-Potties = An Event Deficit
If you have never planned an outdoor event, know one thing: You will want to make sure you not only provide port-a-potties for your attendees, but you will want to make sure you have enough port-a-potties to prevent long lines and frustration! In many cases, the time, effort, and money that go into planning an outdoor event have much to do with wanting to generate a worthwhile ROI, or Return on Investment. The key to attaining that goal is doing everything possible to not only keep attendees happy and content but allowing their satisfaction with your event to generate positive word-of-mouth advertising.
Chem Can ? The 'Go-To' Source for Outdoor Events
Texas is overflowing with outdoor events of all kinds: charming outdoor weddings, farmers' markets, car shows, balloon festivals, corporate picnics, and surprise birthday bashes ? the list is a long one. These events all share one common theme: to have fun! Though port-a-potties may not contribute much regarding 'having fun', they DO offer unarguable convenience! Have you ever been in a situation where the 'need' was dire but no restrooms were nearby? It's a horrible feeling, and this is where Chem Can's port-a-potties stake their claim by continuing to be the 'go-to' source for Texas events of every type, every season, out of every year. Chem Can's port-a-potties ensure the utmost in sanitation management and 'being there' for every guest, at all times.
Whether your upcoming outdoor gathering will be a private affair or a public event, you want your guests to start out happy when they arrive and remain happy once they leave. This means you want to make sure you offer an adequate supply of port-a-potties to easily handle the number of anticipated guests ? and the keyword, here, is 'easily'. If there are too-few port-a-potties on-site, family, friends, or paying customers will, predictably, be forced to wait in long lines. That, alone, can ruin the one chance to make a great first impression.
Too-Few Port-a-Potties = Unhappy Guests
If you have any doubts about how many port-a-potties your event will need, it takes only a minute to give our team a call. We will be happy to assist with the calculation with no obligation, of course! Aside from whether your event might need 2 port-a-potties or 20 or more, there are a couple of other considerations to be aware of:
1. Offer Port-a-Potties that Cater to Families
Not having enough port-a-potties can create a real damper for an event, but not having the right type of port-a-potties can be a deficit, as well. Families with young children at public events appreciate having access to larger bathrooms such as wheel-chair accessible designs that are spacious enough to accommodate an adult, a stroller, and more than one child. This, amenity, alone, would be one that families with children would remember and appreciate!
2. Avoid Overused Port-a-Potties, at All Cost
One of the consequences of too-few port-a-potties is overuse by the available port-a-potties that have to perform double-duty. There is nothing more reprehensible than being subjected to a restroom that might cause one to leave the event, altogether ? not good for business!
Whether overuse of port-a-potties leads to hand-sanitizer dispensers running dry, toilet paper running out, and/or unappetizing interiors, the event garners a negative reputation, and that means lost revenue at the time, as well as lost revenue at events that will take place in the future. If there is one thing people want in any restroom, it's a basic level of cleanliness. By having the right number of port-a-potties on hand, each unit remains that much cleaner.
Determining the Number of Units for Your Event
Our handy guide will help you calculate the number of port-a-potties your event would need. Or, as mentioned, one of our team members would be happy to do the figuring for you. We can have the calculations figured in just a few minutes.
There are a few extra details that should be considered when determining numbers:
*** How many people will be in attendance?
*** How long will the event last?
*** Will the guest-list exceed 1,000? ? such as with concerts, auto shows, carnivals, etc.
*** Will guests include more women than men? ? Studies show that women can take up to twice as much time in a bathroom than men ? that means longer wait times.
*** Will alcohol be served? ? Medical Daily states that drinking alcohol, all on its own, can result in 40% more trips to the bathroom!
Give Chem Can A Call, Today!
Give Chem Can a call ? we would be happy to assist you. Your event won't get a second chance to make a great first impression, and adding a few extra port-a-potties can make all the difference!
You can reach our Ft. Worth office (817) 568-2333 or our Dallas office (214) 935-9017.
Visit us at www.chemcans.com for photos and additional information.
Helping outdoor events impress their guests isn't just our business ? it's our passion!