Restaurant staff turnover is constant, and every employee who had a key to the front, back, or storage doors is a lingering security question once they leave. Rekeying closes that gap without the cost of replacing hardware entirely.
Why Rekeying, Not Replacing
Rekeying changes the internal pins of an existing lock so old keys stop working, while the hardware itself stays in place. It's faster and less expensive than swapping out locks, and it works on most standard commercial locks. See how rekeying works step-by-step for the mechanics.
When to Rekey
- Any time a manager or keyholder employee leaves, especially on bad terms
- After a change in ownership or general manager
- Periodically, if you've had high turnover and lost track of who has copies
What to Rekey
Front doors, back and delivery entrances, walk-in cooler and storage locks, and office or safe access all deserve a look. A restaurant that only rekeys the front door but leaves the back door on the old cylinder hasn't closed the gap.
We handle full-location rekeys for restaurants in one visit. Call 818-249-5128 or see our restaurant locksmith services for more.