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Form + Function
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Form + Function: LED Lighting
Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting technology has come a long way and is developing so quickly that even lighting designers are hard-pressed to keep up. “There are
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Form + Function: AV Systems Integration
A restaurant’s audiovisual system’s ability to influence the dining atmosphere is undoubtedly a powerful factor. “AV systems are no longer thought of as vanity now but as a necessity,”
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Form + Function: Restaurant Acoustics
Finding the right soundscape requires balancing art and science.
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Form + Function: Private Dining Rooms
Successful private dining rooms provide a relaxing environment for guests and a functional space for staff.
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Drive-Thrus
Organizing systems to speed throughput, maintain quality and improve accuracy determines drive-thru success.
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Server Stations
Designing and Positioning Server Stationsfor Efficiency
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Form + Function: On Queue
Restaurant queuing evokes different responses in people depending on their relationship to the line. If you’re an operator standing at the front of a long, snaking line, you’re happy. Business is
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Multiple Levels, Multiple Challenges: Smart Design for Restaurants
When there’s nowhere to go but up, smart design strategies help restaurants rise to the
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Outdoor Patios: A Positive for Restaurant Owners and Guests
A well-designed and well-equipped outdoor patio can be a boon for restaurant guests and owners alike, offering a pleasant, al fresco dining experience and an
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Fast-Casual Service Lines
When customers enter a fast-casual restaurant, they head straight for the service line. That’s where they view the menu, place their orders, select from ingredients on display and watch staff
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Spotlight on Lighting: The Brightest Trends Blend Theater, Technology
Advancements in lighting design and technology make it easier for restaurant operators to think outside the box. Once-standard fixtures are giving way to design-integral expressions ranging from
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