Identifying Sources of Inspiration
Restaurant designers are always looking for creative sparks, and 33% find inspiration in their...
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Schlotzsky's Launches New Brand Identity and Modernized Prototype to Support Franchise Growth
Schlotzsky’s Deli is debuting a brand refresh and a modernized restaurant prototype that offers a frictionless experience for guests and a more efficient operating model for franchisees.
Cookies N’ Cream Targets 50 Units with First Florida Franchise Deal
Cookies N’ Cream, a N.Y.-based dessert shop, signed its first franchisee deal in Florida, targeting 50 units statewide.
Buffalo Wild Wings GO Expands Footprint
Buffalo Wild Wings GO opened its latest location in Hurricane, W.V.
Pablito’s Redesigns to Replicate
Pablito’s Taco’s unveiled a refreshed interior concept designed by Mindful Design Consulting.
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Starbird Signs Largest Franchise Deal Yet, Plans 36-Unit Expansion in Texas
Bay Area-based fast-casual Starbird is launching its first Texas locations through a 36-unit franchise agreement with Mac Haik Restaurant Group. It’s the largest development deal in Starbird’s history.
Delilah Dallas Expands its Supper Club Playbook in the Design District
The h.wood Group has opened Delilah Dallas, a 15,000-square-foot venue in Dallas' Design District that advances the brand’s Roaring ’20s-inspired supper club concept while introducing several firsts for the brand.
White Castle Touches Down at Southwest Florida International Airport
Travelers flying through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) now have access to Sliders on demand thanks to a White Castle automated kiosk that was installed in the airport’s recently renovated terminal food court.
Huey Magoo’s Expands in Texas and Alabama
Chicken tender chain Huey Magoo’s signed a development agreement to open 12 restaurants, marking the brand’s entry into Texas and expanding its presence in Alabama.
Fresh Designs
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.
Fab Studio Unveils Art-Driven, Sustainable Design for Garnet in Mumbai
A new restaurant and nightclub opened in the heart of the Andheri neighborhood in Mumbai. The space seamlessly transitions from a serene daytime dining environment to an energetic nightlife destination.
Form Meets Function
Buffalo Wild Wings GO Expands Footprint
Buffalo Wild Wings GO opened its latest location in Hurricane, W.V.
Peer to Peer: Brian Seitz, Director of Store Design & Construction, Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken
As a long-time retail branding and design guy, Brian Seitz felt strongly that Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken had a great story to tell, as well as solid growth potential.
Form + Function: Implementing Automation
With a tight labor market and minimum wage rising in some states, new technology can be a game-changer for food and beverage brands, particularly in the QSR space.
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Identifying the Most Creative Part of the Restaurant Design Process
Early concept development is the part of the design process that sparks the most creativity from 53%...
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