THE FOCAL DIFFERENCE

Heat people, not spaces.

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An experience guests won't forget

Focal detects guests and aims a personal spotlight of warmth.

Easy guest control
Guests adjust their own heat with intuitive digital controls, while operators manage the full system from one dashboard.
Clean and autonomous heat
Sensors detect guests and direct heat precisely where needed, adjusting automatically to weather and turning off when a seat is empty.
Easy comfort control
Focal’s digital controls let guests easily adjust their heat setting to their desired levels, providing an enhanced guest experience, while allowing operators to seamlessly manage their entire heater installation through a single digital dashboard.
Efficiency operators can’t live without

Energy and labor savings that pay back.  

An elevated experience
Sleek anodized aluminum design enhances outdoor spaces and adapts effortlessly to changing layouts—bringing practical elegance to every setting.
A new level of efficiency
Delivers up to 2.5x the performance of electric and 6x propane heaters, while cutting installation, energy, and labor costs by up to 80%.
Streamlined AI backend
Focal continuously learns and improves, using proprietary AI algorithms to adapt heating system operations based on ambient conditions, user preferences, and usage.

Reimagining heating:
What makes Focal different?

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Traditional
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Traditional
Heating efficiency
Heat people, not spaces.

Targeted warmth where guests are.
Blast the whole patio with heat.

Heat everything – empty chairs included.
Personalization
Adjust per seat.

Everyone’s cozy, nobody’s sweating or shivering. Each seat is the coziest seat. 
Doesn’t exist.

One-size-fits-none. Too hot, too cold, never right.
Autonomous operations
Turns on/off automatically.

Guests show up? Heat’s on. They leave? Heat’s off.

Focal is only on when guests are present and adjusts heat levels based on ambient conditions.
Always on.

Always wasting. 

Always unaware.
Power source
120V plug & play.

No panel upgrades, no gas headaches.
240V or gas lines or literal propane tanks.

Pricey electrical work or open flames.
Operating costs
$0.40/hr per table.

Save on energy and labor.
$1–$5/hr + labor.

Burns fuel, burns money, burns time.
Safety
Built-in smarts.

Auto shut-off. No flames. No permits. No worries.
Potential fire hazard.

Open flames, extra permits, extra risk.
Installation
Install in minutes.

Plug it in and go. No certified electrician or installer needed.
Weeks of work.

Electricians, permits, gas lines—you name it.

What guests are saying...

“Since we walked in without a reservation and they were booked, we were seated outside in the parklet and while I'm not a parklet enthusiast, this one was top notch including individual heaters you control via an app accessible by a QR code. Since I'm always cold and my wife is always hot, this saved the evening.”
Review on Yelp from Brian
Pucquio

What guests are saying...

“We sat in the covered outdoor patio, which has a very nice heating system. It is easy to use and adjust as needed. It's called Focal Heat. We got the anchovy toast and the tuna entrée. Both were absolutely delicious. We also got special Negroni cocktails which were really tasty. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Review on Tripadvisor from Seth
The Anchovy Bar

What guests are saying...

“We ate in the recently updated outdoor parklet which was quiet, comfortable and cozily warm with state of the art adjustable heaters over each diner. The food was fantastic and artfully presented. This restaurant just keeps getting better and better.”
Review on OpenTable from Clifford
Firefly
Premium comfort at your guests’ fingertips
“Focal has been a game-changer. We’re offering uber premium heat, allowing customers to personalize their settings, and we’re saving on energy every month.”
Keith Cox
Pacific Catch CEO

Our customer-obsessed and design-first team has spent more than two years with restaurateurs and their patrons to create the signature Focal Heater Duo design.

Read our design story →

Heater Duo Specs

Max output
600W
(300W each x 2 nodes)
Voltage
120V, 60Hz
Materials
Anodized aluminum in Black (custom colors available upon request)
Mounting height
6.5-8 ft from floor, mounting hardware included
Wi-Fi
2.4GHz
Warranty
3 years
Operating temperature
-40°F to 140°F
Electrical Safety
Certified to UL standard

FAQs

How many heaters do I need for my space?
Each Focal Duo is designed to heat two people. So, if you have a 20-seat patio, you will need 10 Duos for optimal heating and coverage. Still have questions? Contact us and we would be happy to help design and scope your installation. 
What kind of safety certifications does your product have? Is your product waterproof? How about snow?
Our product is rigorously tested to meet UL standards. It is waterproof and will work in snowy conditions. We have you covered!
What is the lifespan of the Duo Heater? What is the company warranty?
The Focal Duo is designed and tested to last the typical lifecycle of premium outdoor appliances, which is around 10 years. To ensure you peace of mind, the heater comes with an extended 3-year manufacturer's warranty, with support offered throughout the life of the product.
What are the power requirements?
Focal Duos mount to an overhead rail that also takes care of power delivery. The rail plugs into a typical 120V/20 A NEMA 5-20R receptacle. You can heat up to 6 seats from a single outlet.
Do I need an electrician?
If you are currently using electric heaters, we do not anticipate that the Duo will require additional electrical work for installation with existing 120 V / 20 A outlets available.

If you are a new restaurant, or transitioning from propane or natural gas heaters, you will need an electrician to route necessary power from the panel to the patio. We are happy to work with your electrician of choice, or recommend our partner electrician who can assist with getting the appropriate electrical setup ready.
How does installation work?
Installation involves minimal assembly and easy mounting of the heater that can be completed by any electrician or contractor. Your Focal Duos come with the necessary hardware for installing the heaters. The user manual includes all the steps and our customer support team is happy to assist or recommend partner installers in your market.