Who Else Wants to Increase Foot Traffic to their Restaurant (Without Paying for Advertising)?
After Prime House Interiors transformed Kuku King’s fast food restaurant, sales soared, and now customers call it the royal nest. The restaurant now thrives on a good reputation. This is how we did it.
Be honest — when you choose a restaurant, what makes the food taste even better: the flavor itself, or the atmosphere you eat it in?
For years, Kuku King, located in Runda Mall, Kiambu Road, had done its best to serve good food at fair prices. Families knew it, students dropped by for quick meals, and delivery orders kept the kitchen busy. But the owners wanted more. They wanted the restaurant to feel as good as the chicken tasted.
That is when they called us at Prime House Interiors. They asked us to bring fresh energy and good vibes into their space. We promised pomp and glamor. We promised them a place where restaurant branding would match the flavor, where people would stay longer, laugh louder, and remember the joyful experience of good food and good friendships.
The First Consultation
When we first walked into their Runda Mall restaurant, the aroma of fried chicken filled the air. There were a few customers, but the space felt hurried. The lighting was sharp, the seating was tight, and the walls told no story. It wasn’t broken — but it wasn’t inspiring either.
The owner looked at us and said, “People love our food. But we want them to love the place too.”
We understood. In Kenya, competition in the food business is tough. A restaurant must give more than flavor; it must provide identity. That is why we, as commercial interior designers in Nairobi, pay attention to flow, color, light, and the tiny details that change moods. With proper interior design, there is no good business like the food business. Cash-cow guaranteed!
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The Redesign Plan
We began by studying how customers moved through the space. We saw families struggling to fit at certain tables, friends squeezed too close, and queues sometimes blocked others. We drafted new layouts based on proven fast food interior design ideas.
Then we added design touches that would create a signature Kuku King fast food vibe:
Gypsum ceilings: We added gypsum ceilings with layered and recessed lighting for elegance and a relaxing ambience. If you want customers to spend more money in your restaurant, design it so that they never want to leave.
Color branding: We added warm colors on the walls to make people feel at ease. Per the psychology of colors, some colors will do wonders for your restaurant while others will destroy it. For example, red and orange colors are good for stimulating appetite. That’s what we focused on for Kuku King so that customers can order more food.
Lighting: We added warm natural light, achieved by adjusting the room layout along with clever artificial lighting. For a restaurant to attract more foot traffic without advertising, warm and dim lighting with a light temperature around 3000K is the sweet spot.
Suburban ambience: We included cozy corners, booths for groups, and open tables for singles, complete with glass partitions. We implemented a strategic layout for seats and booths for a cohesive guest experience that matches the vibe of the place.
Business branding: We optimizzed Kuku King’s restaurant branding across walls and ceilings, with the restaurant name and identity shining through. We mixed red, orange, and chocolate brown colors without making it too overwhelming on the eyes.
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The Reveal
The day of reopening was unforgettable. As the first customers walked in, the sound of laughter filled the room. Families settled into booths, students spread across longer tables, and couples chose quiet corners.
The light was warm and inviting. The ceiling details made the space feel calm, relaxing, cool, and spacious. The new colors gave energy. Customers began taking photos, posting them with captions like: “Kuku King feels new, like a royal spot.”
And yes — the chicken tasted even better in this new setting. This is what design does: it makes the flavor part of the experience.
The Results – More Customers and Less Advertising
Within weeks, numbers spoke. Customer traffic rose, dwell time increased, and sales climbed. People came not only for food but for the vibe. The royal nest became a phrase that customers themselves created and shared. This was a successful restaurant branding. It was not about a logo on the wall. It was about a space that turned meal times into good memories.
Interior Design Lessons for Nairobi Businesses
Kuku King’s story is a lesson for many owners in Kenya. Good food will bring customers once, but a strong brand will bring them back again and again.
By using professional commercial interior designers in Nairobi, restaurants can maximize every square meter, improve flow, and build emotional connections. By applying tested fast food interior design ideas and best practices, they too can increase sales without spending a dime on advertising.
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Talk to Us
Today, Kuku King fast food restaurant is not just another eatery. It is a place families choose for birthdays, students pick for group meals, and travelers stop by because of the good vibes.
We are proud to have helped turn effort into triumph.
Want to obtain the same results for your restaurant? We are eager to help your business thrive! Call us at 0721502251 to discuss your project.