restaurant development + design

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Enters Tennessee

California-based chain Mountain Mike’s Pizza has opened its first Tennessee restaurant in Nolensville and its 12th state overall.

Beyond Juicery + Eatery Opens First Hospital Location at Cleveland Clinic

Fast-casual brand Beyond Juicery + Eatery will enter the healthcare space with its new location on the Cleveland Clinic‘s flagship campus. The site represents Beyond Juicery + Eatery’s expansion into non-traditional spaces.

LALAON Brings Seoul's Riverside Dining Culture to Brooklyn's East River

LALAON, a waterfront destination in Williamsburg, draws inspiration from founder Min Sung Kang's childhood memories along Seoul's Han River, pairing communal Korean barbecue traditions with a design-forward dining environment that invites guests to connect over fire-driven cuisine, reimagining Korea's social dining culture on the banks of the East River.

Which Design Element Undermines First Impressions in Restaurants?

In a survey fielded in May, 40% of readers of restaurant development + design said a space that is unpleasantly loud or noisy undermines a good first impression when entering a restaurant. Noise is a perennial complaint of diners.

Trend: Nontraditional Prototype Adaptations

There are many reasons for chains to break with tradition when it comes to prototypes.

Tour the Design-Driven Foodservice Spaces at The Monarch San Antonio

The Monarch San Antonio draws design inspiration from the monarch butterfly’s migration, weaving the theme throughout its architecture, interiors and dining spaces. Explore the design-forward foodservice spaces that help bring the concept to life.

How To: Drive Repeat Visits Via Environment

No matter the business, establishing customer loyalty is essential. But in the ultra-competitive food and beverage world, where restaurants open and close faster than you can say, “Check, please!” it’s especially crucial to give guests reasons to visit again.

Paris Baguette Celebrates Major U.S. Milestone with 300th Cafe

Paris Baguette opened its 300th U.S. cafe, which also serves as the brand's first-ever U.S. airport cafe – now open in Terminal C at the Philadelphia International Airport.

Inside Claudie: A Riviera-Inspired Restaurant Blending Art, Architecture and Hospitality

Claudie captures the spirit of “Carpe Diem” through Riviera-inspired design, artistic details and a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor dining.

Fleming’s Unexpected Turn

With its new flagship location in Tampa, Fla., the chain is embracing the opposite of what guests expect. Brighter lighting, lighter tones and a variety of experiences under one roof is just some of what they offer.

KFC Gets Saucy

Saucy isn’t just about the sauces, despite the investment Yum! made in developing flavors like spicy mango chutney and jalapeno pesto ranch. Instead, Saucy is about the experience and the feelings it evokes in guests.

Form + Function: Creating Beautiful Dining Rooms

When husband-and-wife team Jon Sybert and Jill Tyler closed Tail Up Goat in Washington DC in December of 2025, fans of the 10-year-old Michelin-starred restaurant were glad to learn they had plans to open a new concept in the same space.