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Development
New Wendy’s Unit

Under a new development agreement, Meritage Hospitality Group, Inc. will develop 40 new Wendy’s restaurants by the end of 2024 and receive significant economic incentives provided under the Groundbreaking Incentive Program, which includes royalty and national marketing fee relief.

Design
Grateful Shed Interior

The Wisconsin Dells is a tourist-friendly area offering family-friendly fun like water parks, roller coasters, go-karting and more. The town is not so friendly to food trucks, though. Regulations have kept food trucks from coming to the tourist destination.

However, a new food hall-style space, Grateful Shed Food Truck Yard, offers residents and visitors of the Dells a food truck-style experience in a 10,000-square-foot space long used by hospitality operations.

Design
Roy Rogers Tests New Store Design

Roy Rogers Restaurants rolled out a new store design in Westminster, Md., that is part of a broader strategy to modernize the appearance and ambience of its restaurants, increase efficiency, elevate the brand’s standing and prepare it for expansion.

Design

Paying homage to the many theatrical aspects of Cantonese cooking and traditions of Chinese design, Lai, an upscale Chinese restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is the result of the strong partnership between LW Design and their client, Elements Management Group.

Design

Houston, Texas-based Salata Salad Kitchen’s rebrand strives to highlight its food and customization options. This marks the first full rebranding effort in the chain’s 14-year history.

Design
Fulton Galley's Entryway

Fulton Galley, the food hall by Pittsburgh-based Galley Group, has opened in Chicago’s busy West Loop neighborhood amidst construction cranes, countless restaurants and all-night bars. This is Galley Group’s fifth location nationwide. It features five food vendors in an incubator set-up, later hours than other food halls in the area, and a decidedly full-service look and atmosphere. Chefs operate rent-free and fee-free in the space and share revenue with Galley Group.

Here, designers Maggie Young and Sarah Krivanka of Dimit Architects in Cleveland provide insights into the interior design details of the nearly 13,000-square-foot space.

Design

Innovation leader in construction, equipment design and process improvements, Captain D’s

Development
Jamba Juice's rebranding

Since its acquisition of Jamba Juice last year, FOCUS Brands has been working on a comprehensive brand evolution for the nearly 30-year-old chain.