Outdoor patios are great for business until July hits and the patrons start eating somewhere with air conditioning. A custom bamboo fan with your restaurant's logo on the patio table cools the guests, doubles as your branded merch, and shows up in every Instagram photo of the cocktail menu. Cheaper than misters and twice as effective for branding.
Why Custom Fans Work for Restaurants
Patio dining is brutal in July and August. A fan at every outdoor table makes the patio comfortable enough for the dinner rush instead of half-empty by 7. Hand them out as a complimentary table item or sell them at the host stand for the takeaway customer.
Print your restaurant's logo on the fan and a small menu of your signature cocktails or dishes on the other. Guests photograph it next to their drink and post it. Every fan in the wild is a piece of marketing in someone else's social feed.
For restaurant groups and concept restaurants with strong branding, fans become a sellable retail item at the host stand. Fans sell at $20 to $30 retail and cost you $9 to $13 wholesale at typical restaurant order quantities.
Five Ways to Design Yours
- Logo and Tagline — Restaurant logo and tagline or address. The default for patio table service.
- Cocktail Menu — Six signature cocktails with prices and restaurant logo. Replaces the table tent.
- Concept Restaurant — For themed restaurants — match the print to the theme (nautical, tiki, speakeasy, etc.). Becomes part of the room's design.
- Anniversary Run — A short run for the restaurant's anniversary — the year opened, the owner's signature, and a thank-you to regulars.
- Takeout Insert — Fans included in the takeout bag during summer for delivery and pickup orders. Branding that travels with the meal.
How It Works
1. Pick Your Path
Design It Yourself (Fastest) — Use our free Online Fan Designer to upload artwork, add text, and arrange your layout right in your browser. You can also upload a print-ready file directly. Every order gets a human review before printing.
Quick Layout Service ($9.99, free at 25+ fans) — Send us your logo, photos, and text — we'll arrange everything into a clean, print-ready layout.
- Placement of provided text, logos, and images
- Basic sizing, spacing, and alignment
- 1 proof + 1 revision included
Best for customers who already know exactly how they want their design to look.
Custom Design ($75, free at 100+ fans) — Just tell us your vision. Our designers create your design from scratch.
- Full custom design and creative direction
- Visual styling, layout, and branding
- 3 revisions included (unlimited at 500+ fans)
Best for customers who want a fully custom, professionally designed result.
2. Approve Your Proof
Every single order — even self-serve uploads — gets a digital proof for your approval before we print. No surprises, no guessing.
3. We Print & Ship
Full-color printing on real bamboo clack fans. Estimated delivery in about 30 days — 97% of orders arrive within 35 days. Free standard shipping included on every order.
Bulk Pricing — The More You Order, The More You Save
| Quantity | Price Per Fan |
|---|---|
| 10–24 fans | $21.00 |
| 25–49 fans | $19.00 |
| 50–99 fans | $16.00 |
| 100–199 fans | $13.00 |
| 200–349 fans | $11.00 |
| 350–499 fans | $9.00 |
| 500–999 fans | $8.00 |
| 1,000+ | Contact Us |
Free handle customization at every tier. Full payment upfront. No deposits, no hidden fees.
Why Order From Us
- Real Bamboo Ribs — Hand-assembled with a satisfying clack. Not flimsy cardboard.
- Edge-to-Edge Color — Dye-sublimated printing that holds through the dance floor.
- Human-Reviewed Proofs — Every order gets eyes on it before printing. We catch problems so you don't have to.
- Free Shipping — Standard shipping included on every order. No surprises at checkout.
- Bulk Pricing That Makes Sense — Down to $8 per fan at 500+. Big events save big.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Order Your Custom Fans for Restaurants?
Start your order today — upload your own design or let our team build something made for you.
