How to Estimate Costs & Lead Times for Commercial Hospitality Furniture Projects

Budgeting and scheduling furniture for hotel or restaurant projects is often one of the most challenging parts of planning. Costs and timelines vary based on design complexity, materials, volume, durability needs, and delivery location.

To simplify the process, CFS Hospitality’s new website now includes a shopping-cart “Request a Quote” system. Clients can add products they’re interested in, submit their project details, and receive accurate pricing based on their specific requirements.

This creates a faster, more transparent RFQ process for hotels, restaurants, and multi-location groups.

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What Impacts the Cost of Hospitality Furniture?

1. Standard Designs as a Pricing Starting Point

All standard designs on our website can be added to the cart to start a project-specific quote request.

Our estimating team then provides accurate pricing based on:

  • quantities
  • upholstery and finish requirements
  • durability needs
  • project type (hotel, restaurant, public area)
  • delivery location
  • construction schedule

Note: Standard designs are not customized online — customization is finalized through our team after receiving your RFQ.

With clearer pricing, predictable timelines, customizable standard designs, and a simple online quote-request system, CFS Hospitality makes it easier to plan hotel and restaurant furniture projects with confidence.

2. Custom Manufacturing (50+ Unit Minimum)

For hotels and restaurants requiring fully custom-engineered furniture, CFS Hospitality offers:

  • custom shop drawings
  • prototypes or mock-up units
  • custom materials and finishes
  • brand-standard seating solutions
  • engineered public-area furniture

Custom manufacturing is available for orders of 50+ units.

3. Materials & Durability Requirements

Pricing varies depending on:

  • upholstery and fabric type
  • wood species and stains
  • metal thickness and finish
  • tabletop materials (wood, composite, Synthatops, stone)
  • commercial engineering requirements

We help clients choose high-performance materials that align with both their brand and budget.

Updated Lead Times for Hospitality Furniture

Lead times depend on the type of product ordered, required engineering, and delivery location.

Manufacturing Timelines

  • Standard Items: 6–8 weeks manufacturing
  • Custom Items: 8–10 weeks manufacturing
  • Shop Drawings: Sent within 5 days for custom items (may require revisions)

Shipping Timelines

  • Global Shipping: approx. 6 weeks
  • Plus inland freight depending on the region

Typical Total Timeline (Standard Items)

12–14 weeks total
(6–8 weeks manufacturing + 6 weeks shipping + inland freight)

Typical Total Timeline (Custom Items)

14–18 weeks total
(5–12 days shop drawings + 8–10 weeks manufacturing + 6 weeks shipping + inland freight)

NEW: A Streamlined Online Quote Request System

Our new website makes it easier to request accurate pricing for hotel and restaurant projects.

How It Works

  1. Browse standard designs for dining, lounge, lobby, public area, and outdoor use
  2. Add products to your project cart
  3. Submit your RFQ with quantities + project details
  4. Receive accurate pricing based on your timeline, location, durability needs, and finish requirements

This eliminates guesswork, reduces back-and-forth communication, and speeds up budgeting — especially helpful for large projects or multi-location rollouts.

Why Hotels & Restaurants Choose CFS Hospitality

  • Proven supplier for major hotel & restaurant groups
  • Contract-grade engineering for long-term durability
  • Fully customizable standard designs (handled offline)
  • Custom manufacturing available for 50+ units
  • Global production capacity
  • Complimentary warehousing for staged delivery
  • Streamlined RFQ system for accurate pricing
  • Coordination with designers, PMs, and contractors

Conclusion: Better Information Leads to Better Project Planning

With clearer pricing, predictable timelines, customizable standard designs, and a simple online quote-request system, CFS Hospitality makes it easier to plan hotel and restaurant furniture projects with confidence.


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