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Readers Split on New Prototypes for 2022
Getting the scoop on new prototypes is something readers of rd+d are always interested in, but they are split on their new prototype plans for 2022.
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An Inside Look at Oath Pizza's Brand Refresh
In this interview, Stacie Colburn Hayes, chief marketing officer for Oath Pizza, details what was behind the brand refresh, how the team made it happen and what the chain plans for the
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Schlotzsky's Opens First Drive-Thru-Only Prototype
Sandwich-focused fast-casual Schlotzsky's opened its first Design 1000 restaurant in Oklahoma City.
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Wingstop Unveils Cashless Carryout Prototype
The brand’s new cashless, digitally focused prototype will also serve as a rapid testing location for new equipment and layouts.
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2022 Award Winners
Let’s take a moment and celebrate these fabulous, functional designs judged to be among the best of the best in rd+d’s annual contest.
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Bar Louie Unveils its First-Ever Redesign
Founded in Chicago in 1990 and now headquartered in Dallas, the new Bar Louie prototype is a lighter and brighter spin on the chain’s earlier iteration.
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Panera Bread Debuts New Restaurant Design in Missouri
Panera recently debuted a new restaurant design in Ballwin, Mo., that doubles down on the brand’s shift to meet the demands of drive-thru and off-premises dining.
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Papa Johns gets a New Identity and Restaurant Design
As part of a comprehensive rebranding effort, Papa Johns has developed a restaurant design and visual identity, including an updated logo.
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Another Broken Egg Accelerates Remodel Initiative
The acceleration is a result of the new design outperforming the system.
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Uno Pizzeria & Grill Rolls Out New Flexible Format
UNO Pizzeria & Grill introduced a new franchise concept that recreates the look and feel of the brand's original Pizzeria UNO Chicago location.
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New Prototype Paves Way for Growth for Lemonade
Lemonade, a California-based fast-casual brand known for its seasonal food and drink menu hosted a grand re-opening of their Toluca Lake, Calif., location in October to celebrate a remodel and
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East Coast Wings + Grill’s Fast-Casual Design Takes Flight
In effort to reduce costs and maximize output, casual dining chain ...
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Five Best Practices For Designing a Prototype
Designing a prototype is no mean feat. Here we look at five best practices for creating one.
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Koibito Poké Debuts New Restaurant Design Ahead of National Roll Out
Arizona-based build-your-own Hawaiian poké bowls concept Koibito Poké opened its fourth location in Scottsdale.
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Moe’s Southwest Grill Updates Design
Fast-casual chain Moe’s Southwest Grill updated its design at more than 50 stores in the Greater Atlanta market.
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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Debuts Off-Premises Prototype
Fast-casual concept Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers’new prototype design is its first without a traditional dining room, but it does feature a
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Krystal Unveils New Off-Premises Dining Prototype
QSR Krystal Restaurants LLC unveiled plans for its new restaurant prototype. The new location will be built in the brand’s hometown, within minutes of its Atlanta headquarters.
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The Halal Guys Elevate Brand Experience with New Prototype
The Halal Guys worked with Rubber and Road Creative, a San Francisco-based brand strategy and retail design firm, to create a new fast-casual design that balances the brand’s street cart roots
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Panera’s New Design Puts Bakery Up Front
Panera’s next gen restaurant design includes enhanced digital capabilities, personalized options and more drive-thru access.
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On The Border Opens Throwback Prototype
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina travels all the way back to the 1980s with its new prototype in Alpharetta, Ga., that pays tribute to the chain’s very first design.
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7-Eleven to Open Nearly 150 QSRs in 2021
Convenience retailer 7-Eleven introduced its Evolution Store concept in 2019. All seven Evolution Stores included a restaurant concept. When the chain opened its eighth Evolution Store in
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Building a Brand and a Prototype
Latin comfort food concept Panna seeks to offer a warm, welcoming environment that people of all backgrounds can enjoy.
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El Pollo Loco Remodels First 3 of 300 Restaurants with its New L.A. Mex Design
El Pollo Loco revealed its L.A. Mex prototype and remodeled 3 locations in the new image with plans to remodel 300 more in the coming years.
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Tijuana Flats' VP of Development Talks Long-Term Goals and Prototype Design
Eric Taylor, Vice President of Development, recounts the wild ride that was 2020, Tijuana Flats’ new prototype and what the future holds for the chain’s development pipeline.
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MOOYAH Prepares to add Drive-Thrus
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes plans to open up to three drive-thru locations by the end of the year.
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Coolgreens Develops Flexible Base Model Prototype
Coolgreens teamed up with architecture and engineering firm Interplan to design a flexible prototype that will scale from 1,000 to 2,200 square feet.
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Famous Dave’s To Introduce Line-Service Model in September
BBQ Holdings to open a cafeteria-service style prototype dubbed Quick-Que’ in September in Minnetonka, Minn.
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French Bakery Chain Adds Drive-Thru in New Prototype
The new prototype design for la Madeleine French Bakery & Café includes the chain’s first-ever drive-thru. In addition to a bright and airy interior, the 4,180-square-foot Texas location will
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Fogo de Chão to Debut New Flagship and More in 2021
Brazilian-style steakhouse chain Fogo de Chão will open an all-new flagship restaurant that features a new design, an on-site
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High-Tech Prototype on the Menu at Tijuana Flats
Tijuana Flats’ updated prototype strives to modernize the chain’s design, improve kitchen efficiencies and provide a technological overhaul.