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Restaurant and bar signs in Raleigh, NC
Dinner happens after dark, so your sign has to work after dark. We build lit signs, window graphics and interior pieces for restaurants and bars across the Triangle.
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- Locally owned since 2009
- Permits handled for you
- Serving the whole Triangle
The sign sells the first meal
People pick a place to eat in a few seconds, often from a car. A lit sign tells them you're open and what kind of food to expect. Inside, your windows, walls and menu board carry the same look, so the place feels put together from the parking lot to the table.
We have made signs for Anise Pho, Alpaca, Element Gastropub, Bongiorno & Son, Shaba Shabu and Suede Lounge, among others. That includes lit letters, round blade signs, window graphics, murals and van graphics. We handle the landlord approval and the city permit so you can stay focused on the kitchen, the hiring and the opening.
Signs restaurants and bars usually need
Channel letters and lit logos
Your name in lit letters on the front of the building, readable from across the lot or down the block.
Blade and projecting signs
A sign that sticks out from the wall, so people walking the sidewalk see you before they reach your door.
Neon and LED neon
The glow that suits a bar or lounge. LED neon gives the same look with less power and less upkeep.
Window graphics
Your logo, hours and specials on the glass. Frosted film adds privacy for diners by the window.
Murals and wall graphics
Printed or painted walls that give the dining room a personality and a spot people like to photograph.
Banners for openings
Coming Soon, Grand Opening and Now Hiring banners for the weeks before and after you open.
Restaurant signs we've built
Irish PubLit sign at night
CinnabonMall kiosk lit sign
Bingham's RestaurantCarved post and panel sign
Element GastropubCanopy-mounted letters
Bongiorno & SonCarved wall sign with gooseneck lights
Exterior wall mural, sandwich
AlpacaDimensional letters on building
AlpacaRound blade sign
Sushi-ODimensional letters on panel
Anise PhoLit logo and letters on brick
Armadillo GrillWindow graphic
Frosted glass window graphic
Alpaca ChickenDisplay case graphic
Window band lettering
AlpacaVan wrap
Nana TacoVan wrap
Painted wall mural, woman with flowers
McDonald'sVinyl banner on railing
Little CaesarsFull window graphics
StarbucksLit round logo on interior wood wall
Shaba ShabuLit letters on restaurant facade at dusk
Yogurt ExpressionsLit dimensional logo
Suede LoungeOval projecting sign with neon ring
From lease to lit sign
Site visit
We check the storefront, the power and your landlord sign criteria.
Design
You see a mockup of the sign on your building with letter style, colors and lighting.
Approvals
We get landlord sign-off and file the permit with your town.
Build
Letters and cabinets are made with LEDs and weather-sealed aluminum.
Install
We mount the sign, connect power and make sure it is lit before your opening.
Restaurant sign questions
How early should we order our sign before opening?
As soon as your lease is signed. Lit signs usually take 4 to 8 weeks from design approval, and the permit is the part that varies most. A banner can cover the front while the permanent sign is being made.
Should we get real neon or LED neon?
Glass neon has a warm, classic glow but uses more power and needs more care. LED neon gives a very close look, costs less to run and holds up better.
Can you make menu boards?
Yes. We make menu boards in clear acrylic and as printed wall panels. Tell us how often your menu changes and we will suggest a format that is easy to update.
Do we need landlord approval for a sign?
In almost every shopping center, yes. Most have written sign rules covering size, color and lighting. We work within them and get approval before anything is built.
Can you fix our existing sign?
Yes. We replace dead LEDs, convert old neon and fluorescent signs to LED, and replace faded or broken faces.
What areas do you serve?
We're based in North Raleigh and work across the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Garner, Morrisville and Fuquay-Varina.
Get a free restaurant sign quote
Tell us what you need and where it goes. Carlo will get back to you with questions or a price.
- Free quote, no obligation
- We handle the permit
- Design, build and install in one shop
Rather talk it through?
Call 919-696-0353