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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 rd+d content, and a link to take part in the next survey! Thanks for reading, and please reach out to Rebecca (rebecca@zoombagroup.com) directly to offer feedback and future survey suggestions.

47% of readers say the hottest real estate type is any site that can accommodate drive-thrus.

Read this to find out what Qdoba, Chick-fil-A and others are doing with their drive-thrus.

100% of readers think one restaurant design trend needs to go away.

Don’t miss our upcoming webinar on restaurant design trends. It will be filled with hot takes and cool insights.

Don’t miss these trending articles:

Trending: Wine Bars

Puerto Rican Rum Bar Lands in Chicago

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27% of readers said suburban development is driving growth.

Check out our latest feature on site selection to get a better understanding of this trend.

56% of readers say labor and staffing are the biggest challenge they face right now.

We’ve got the scoop on how savvy operators are looking for ways to save on labor.

35% of readers said that interior renovations were the area they’d seen the greatest amount of operator investment in 2024.

Learn how to design with renovating in mind.

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