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52% of restaurant development + design readers said bar designs are evolving to include a greater focus on nonalcoholic offerings.

Looking to take your bar designs to the next level? Check out Raising the Bar for the latest trends.

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70% of readers surveyed in February said outdoor dining remains a hot trend and will be part of their designs whenever space allows in both new builds and renovations.

Need a primer? Learn more about specifying for patios and other outdoor dining spaces.
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21% of readers are working on airport locations as nontraditional development continues to be a key development driver in 2025.

Want a better understanding? Read How to Build an Airport Restaurant.

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50% of rd+d readers said they still include “Instagrammable” elements in their designs — usually because operators demand it.

The challenge is creating design elements that stand out, fit into the overall design but don’t look dated. Check out Six Social Media Statements to get a sense of what’s been done and get inspiration for what you might create.
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34% of readers said poor space planning is their biggest pet peeve in restaurant design.

Trying to make perfect restaurant spaces? Check out 10 Restaurant Design Mistakes to Avoid.