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Johnny Rockets Announces New Design Concept

Johnny Rockets debuted the first Johnny’s Burger Factory concept at Walden Galleria in Cheektowaga, N.Y., near Buffalo.

Taco Bell Introduces New "Cantina" Design

The new Taco Bell Cantina drops drive-thru for alcohol service and an open kitchen to create a new experience in urban markets. The first of these restaurants opened in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood this month where it also serves alcohol alongside the brand's signature items. The second Taco Bell Cantina will open in San Francisco.

Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill

New prototype elevates the fast-casual dining experience.

Johnny Rockets Moving into College Market with New Prototype

Burger chain Johnny Rockets is built around two things: a classic all-American menu featuring burgers, shakes and fries; and an environment that helps create a memorable experience.

South Philly Cheesesteaks & Fries: New Name, New Prototype

Villa Enterprises, a global multi-brand restaurant operator and franchisor, renamed the 30-year-old quick-serve restaurant South Philly Steaks & Fries to South Philly Cheesesteaks & Fries, while also debuting a new prototype design.

UFood Grill Debuts New Restaurant Prototype

UFood Grill rolled out images for its new prototype for a traditional in-line design that the fast-casual restaurant chain plans to make available to franchisees.

A Fresh Look for KFC

New menu items, a revamped website, new social media and advertising campaigns, redesigned packaging and the introduction of a fresh new restaurant prototype are all part of Kentucky Fried Chicken’s 75th anniversary celebration this year.

Zoup! Redesign Offers Customers Warm Environment with Private Spaces

This fast-casual comfort food concept draws inspiration from autumn in Northern Michigan to meet the needs of its diverse customer base.

Zaxby’s Hatches New Retro Farmhouse Design Prototype

Georgia-based fast-casual chicken phenomenon Zaxby’s will get a new look, just in time for its 25th anniversary this year. Operating as a big company with a small-company culture, the primarily franchised concept has seen rapid growth and expansion in the past two decades, but the last two years have been particularly productive.

Arby’s Unveils New Inspire Prototype Design, Unit Formats

Interior design highlights include a fresh new color palette, communal tables, contemporary lighting, warm woods and subway tile finishes.

Granite City Brings Updated Prototype Design to Naperville, Ill.

Granite City Food & Brewery plans to open the doors on a new 11,000-square-foot restaurant in Naperville, Ill., on October 29.

Outback Updates with "Modern Australia" Design

Outback Steakhouse continues to roll out its refreshed prototype, dubbed "Modern Australia," in units throughout the country.

Auntie Anne’s New Prototype Tells Fresh-Baked Story

Auntie Anne's Pretzels has rolled out a new store design prototype, the first in the 1,540-unit chain's history. The new design is intended to incorporate the look and feel of a home kitchen with warmer tones, prominent brand messaging and enhanced equipment.

Captain D's to Grow with New Beach Design

In the three years since Philip Greifield took over as CEO of the 42-year-old QSR seafood brand Captain D's, he's worked to "right the ship" and reinvigorate the 520-unit brand.

Carvel Unveils New Store Design, Brand Image

Ice cream brand Carvel is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year with the debut of a new store design and brand image, a move designed to enhance the guest experience and spur a new wave of growth.

Pollo Campero Touts New Global Brand Platform, Redesign Initiative

Pollo Campero has launched a new global brand platform and modern restaurant design debuting in Guatemala and El Salvador, with plans for remodels and new openings across the U.S. and around the world, according to a company press release.

Web Exclusive: Bruegger's Bagels Unveils New 'Industrial Chic' Prototype

In January, Bruegger's Bagels raised the curtain on a new design prototype that accentuates the chain's fresh, natural, authentic New York-style bagel baking techniques while creating a more comfortable, engaging guest experience.

Smooth King Unveils New Store Design in South Florida

Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., unveiled its new store design with the opening of two new locations in South Florida, one in Miami and one in Fort Lauderdale. The design reinforces the company's new positioning of offering "purpose-based smoothies for every need."

Papa Murphy’s Unveils CREATE Design

Take 'n' bake pizza leader Papa Murphy's debuted a new store prototype designed to engage guests' senses and give them a better view of the personalized fresh pizza-making process.

Fresh Brew: Dunkin’ Donuts Reimages, Targets the All-Day Sit, Sip and Surf Crowd

There's a lot of buzz over at Dunkin' Donuts these days, and it's not just coming from the coffee. The iconic American QSR brand has plans to double its U.S. footprint to 15,000 stores and officially announced new store designs aimed at positioning the company more strongly against the likes of Starbuck's for today's sit, sip and surf coffeehouse consumer.

Bright, Airy Look for Hooters

In late spring, Hooters of America LLC unveiled a new prototype that will be the model for all new-build locations and influence refreshes and remodels at existing units. The new prototype, introduced at a 6,300-square-foot Hooters in Slidell, La., has a clean, bright interior with expansive windows, high ceilings and lots of open space. The bar is a central feature and zones provide a variety of seating heights and styles.

Perkins Gets a Fresh Look

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery kicked off a remodeling initiative that was on track to be seeded in more than 20 corporate locations during the first half of 2013, with franchise restaurants to follow shortly thereafter. Developed by Louis+Partners Design, the remodel is the culmination of extensive research conducted across the country and includes both exterior and interior elements.

Chinese Festivals Inspire Panda Inn Redesign

The full-service, 175-seat Panda Innrestaurant in Ontario, Calif., has been reimaged with a dramatic, contemporary design. The 7,500-square-foot freestanding space, 1 of 6 Panda Inn locations in Southern California, features distinct dining rooms and a long central corridor that San Francisco-based design firm Tesser transformed into visual depictions of Chinese festival celebrations.

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