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  • Key Trends in Restaurant Design

    Whether a high-end establishment or fast-casual eatery, restaurant design trends are centered around having a brand voice and identity, then homing in on it.

  • Specifying Wallcoverings

    Any type of foodservice establishment can benefit from wallcovering, as this decorative element typically outlasts paint and provides a wide range of options in terms of materials, colors and overall aesthetics.

  • Get Granular: LED Lighting Trends

    With today’s technology, shapes, sizes and formats for LED lighting are almost limitless. For this reason, several trends are emerging in the foodservice industry.

  • Acoustic Treatment Solutions

    The atmosphere of a foodservice operation directly impacts the diner’s experience. Along with aesthetics, the acoustics set the tone of the space. This also can directly affect service and the bottom line. If the servers cannot hear patrons, it can result in erroneous orders that lead to both an unhappy diner and food waste.

  • How to Specify Patios and Outdoor Dining Spaces

    The beauty of the outdoor dining experience is the connection to nature for customers and, for operators, utilizing the eating establishment’s exterior space for additional seating.

  • Get Granular: Mobile Order Pickup Stations

    Mobile ordering has become more commonplace in hotels, colleges and universities, country clubs and even healthcare and B&I operations.

  • Ins and Outs of Coffee Bars

    In the U.S., coffee bars are a staple of the cultural landscape.

  • Breaking Down Drive-Thrus

    Speed and efficiency are the hallmarks of any foodservice operation, but for drive-thrus, these aspects are crucial.

  • Get Granular: Designing for Grab-and-Go

    For QSRs and fast-casual operations, grab-and-go has become a defining element.

  • Get Granular: Cooklines

    The cookline is the engine of both commercial and noncommercial kitchens because it is the preparation station for most of the hot food.

  • Get Real with Restrooms

    Brand image is vital in foodservice operations and, although the dining room is the main attraction, the restroom still plays a significant role.

  • Get Granular: Retractable Roofs & Doors Expand Dining Spaces

    During the pandemic, the importance of air circulation and open spaces suddenly became critical.

  • Energy Efficient Design

    With commercial kitchen codes changing in various states to promote electric equipment, the energy conservation conversation is evolving.

  • Kiosks and Automated Ordering Stations

    Self-service kiosks and automated ordering stations have become more commonplace in both quick-service and fast-casual restaurants. 

  • Get Granular: Cladding

    When choosing materials, the goal of the exterior should be kept in mind.

  • Get Granular: Surfacing Materials

    When choosing surfacing materials for commercial foodservice, the concept, type of service, aesthetics and overall design all come into play.

  • Get Granular: Fabrics & Textiles

    Although fabric and textiles may not be top of mind like furniture, lighting and other integral design elements in commercial foodservice, they are impactful to the overall ambience.

  • Get Granular: Handwashing Stations

    In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic — handwashing stations are being installed in the front of house and designated for customer use.

  • A Guide to Living Walls & Rooftop Gardens

    Living green walls and rooftop gardens provide urban spaces with biophilic elements and appealing aesthetics that are also functional.
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