Readers weigh in on their biggest challenge, keeping project's budget

: Jun 5, 2025; Newsletters; The Pulse

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Reader survey results and more from restaurant development + design.

Below you’ll find a summary of current survey results, links to related content, and a link to take part in the next survey, of course!

32% of readers said labor and staffing was their biggest challenge at work right now. Another 32% said that inflation was their biggest challenge.

Wondering what else is affecting restaurant design? Check out our annual Designers Dish! roundtable to find out what’s on their minds.

19% of readers said that proactive communication with stakeholders was the best way to keep a restaurant project’s budget in check. Readers had a lot of opinions on how to keep budgets in line, and you can see their top advice here.

Have you ever wondered “What’s Worth the Splurge?” when designing a restaurant? Wonder no more!

Restaurant Design Trends Webcast :: July 24, 1:00

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40% of readers say that restaurant projects take longer now than they did five years ago. But why?

Speaking of five years ago: Let’s throw back with “Time Savers: Get Projects Done Faster”

44% of readers said they select materials with acoustics in mind to ensure restaurants they work on are not too loud.

Read Get Granular: Acoustic Treatment Solutions to get up to date on this important topic. Just 6% of readers said they don’t worry much about noise at all (insert your noisy restaurant joke here).

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The results will appear first in the print magazine and then in the next issue of this very newsletter.

23% of readers said that restaurant bathrooms are no longer an afterthought. Instead, they’re a backdrop for selfies and the design should reflect this.

Get real with restrooms and put your best selfie forward.

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