Design Digest for December 13, 2018

December 13, 2018

The Melting Pot Redesigns for More Occasions

Fondue chain The Melting Pot is naturally an experience-based concept. Historically, those experiences ran toward celebrations or romantic evenings. The chain recently rolled out a new design meant to expand on those experiences and give guests more reasons and more occasions to visit.

One Problem | Three Solutions: The Rise of Off-Premises Dining

In this post, Steve Starr of starrdesign tackles one of the biggest challenges operators are facing: how to handle the influx of takeout and delivery orders without compromising the dine-in experiences.

Fazoli’s Signs Five-Unit Deal in South Carolina

Italian QSR chain Fazoli’s signed a multi-unit deal with Impact Hospitality Group to develop five new restaurants in and around Columbia, S.C., with the first slated to open in 2019.

Got 18"? Now Serving Beer On Tap

Smallest kegerator footprint in the industry! At only 17.5" wide, this kegerator delivers new profit potential. Eliminates the hassle of beer line cleaning with the convenience of FlexiDraft™. With each keg a new beer line means fresh taste.

The Emporium Plays up Savannah Vibe

Owned by Sage Restaurant Group, The Emporium Kitchen & Wine Market offers guests a retail wine/deli component along with a polished-casual restaurant experience. The concept has two locations, both designed with their respective communities in mind. The recently opened second unit capitalizes on its Savannah, Ga., locale.

McAlister’s Returns to Its Roots

This fast-casual deli concept redesigned its prototype to emphasize connections to communities, hospitality and elevated food. The brand refresh comes just a handful of years after their last prototype, in what is becoming something of a trend in the competitive fast-casual segment.

Gourmet Ramen Takes America By Storm

Tomo Takahashi, CEO and founder of JINYA Ramen Bar, established his first restaurant in Japan in 2000 when he was 31 years old. In 2010 he brought his ramen concept to the U.S., opening first in Studio City, Calif. Here he talks about his growth and the design of his distinctly Japanese-style restaurants.

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