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Dine-In Experience Will Feel Like a Special Event Post-Pandemic
- Development
- The Editors
Nearly half (48.45%) of rd+d readers believe dine-in experiences need to feel like an event post-pandemic — and that means designs will not be stripped down or minimalist in nature, according to a survey of qualified subscribers conducted in December 2020.
Readers Pick Top Trends for 2021
- Development
- The Editors
Nearly half of all rd+d readers (42.78%) said that improving and expanding off-premises dining across most segments will continue to trend post-pandemic.
4 Best Practices for Developing Suburban Locations
- Development
- Amanda Baltazar
Moving out: here are 4 best practices for moving a brand into suburban locales.
Fogo de Chão to Debut New Flagship and More in 2021
- Design
- The Editors
Brazilian-style steakhouse chain Fogo de Chão will open an all-new flagship restaurant that features a new design, an on-site butchery and lounge.
Designing for Flexibility Now and Later
- Design
- Valerie Killifer
Designing for maximum flexibility was important before the pandemic, but the nimbleness that operators had to exhibit in 2020 was unlike anything the industry had ever seen. Designing for a future that allows for maximum flexibility is sure to be a key concern across all market segments.
High-Tech Prototype on the Menu at Tijuana Flats
- Development
- The Editors
Tijuana Flats’ updated prototype strives to modernize the chain’s design, improve kitchen efficiencies and provide a technological overhaul.