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Pokeworks’ New Prototype Features Mobile Pickup Lane

The health-forward, Hawaiian-inspired chain will open the first location using these “Cruise Thru” lanes in the spring of 2021.

Del Taco Debuts New Scalable Prototype

Mexican quick-service-restaurant chain Del Taco’s latest scalable prototype can work with a mix of real estate options. The new prototype capitalizes on current trends by leveraging a

Rita’s Italian Ice Debuts Compact Drive-Thru Model

The first Rita’s compact drive-thru unit in Hermitage, Pa., has proved successful enough to become part of the chain’s development plans going forward.

Back Yard Burgers’ New Prototype Offers Outdoor Vibe

Back Yard Burgers debuted a new prototype and has plans to expand using the updated building design going forward.

WaBa’s New Prototype Drives Home Brand Premise

The space is designed to highlight the quality of its food while adjusting operations for off-premises, online ordering and third-party delivery.

Chipotle’s Recently Opened Test Kitchen Spawns Digital-Only Restaurant

Chipotle opened what the fast-casual chain refers to as its first digital-only restaurant.

Relaxed and Refreshed: Check Out Juice It Up!'s New Flagship

The flagship’s new design is meant to streamline operations while enhancing the dine-in environment.

Saladworks Unveils New Restaurant Design in Charlotte

Fast-casual create-your-own-salad concept Saladworks unveiled its latest restaurant design on September 9 at its new Charlotte, N.C., location. It will serve as the prototype for all openings

Burger King’s New Prototype Offers More Flexibility in Less Space

A suspended dining room is one of several eye-catching features in Burger King latest design.

Buffalo Wings & Rings Announces Revamped Design

The new design was developed based on months of consumer research in order to provide guests with a club-level experience that appeals to evolving consumer demands.

Juice It Up! Debuts New Flagship

This corporate-owned location will also serve as an innovation kitchen for R&D and as a training and test center to develop and share best practices with franchisees systemwide.

Wayback Burgers Modernizes

This burger concept has updated its look, but it still aims for an old-time experience.

WaBa Grill Debuts New Design

California-based WaBa Grill debuted a new restaurant design with the opening of its second North Hollywood location. Founded in 2006, WaBa Grill is a “better for you” rice and salad bowl chain

Buffalo Wild Wings Introduces New Design

Buffalo Wild Wings opened a 7,300-square-foot sports bar in Alpharetta, Georgia, that promises an immersive experience for guests.

Designing for Game Day

Boombozz Pizza & Watch Bar, a regional chain out of Louisville, Kentucky, recently renovated one of its company-owned stores, located in Jeffersonville, Ind.

MOOYAH Unveils New Prototype

Better burger fast-casual franchise MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes unveiled its updated prototype in Hoover, Ala.

Nathan's Famous Announces New Store Design

Fast-food hot dog chain Nathan’s Famous developed a new prototype that modernizes the chain’s appearance while offering historical architectural detailing.

KFC Opens New Urban Prototype and Drive-Thru-Only Locations

KFC unveiled its newest inline urban restaurant prototype in the Bronx neighborhood of New York City. The quick-serve chicken chain also unveiled its first drive-thru-only location in

Dog Haus to Debut New Prototype at First Wyoming Location

Dog Haus, a casual concept known for its gourmet hot dogs and craft beer, will debut a new prototype with its first Wyoming location in early 2020.

Newk's Eatery Announces New Prototype and Mission

Newk’s Eatery debuted a new restaurant prototype in its home market of Jackson, Miss., and re-opened all seven of its home market locations.

Another Broken Egg Cafe Seizes the Moment

With a cultural shift toward brunch and morning cocktails, this breakfast chain has redesigned to emphasize its bar and its Southern roots.

Eggs Up Grill Positions for Growth

With the opening of its new prototype that features a teaching and test kitchen, the 36-unit Eggs Up Grill is positioning itself for growth. This Q&A with CEO Ricky Richardson uncovers the

Famous Dave’s to Reduce Footprint with New Prototype  

Full-service BBQ chain Famous Dave’s has announced the relocation of its Uptown, Minneapolis, store, which will open in Q4 2019.

Baskin-Robbins Elevates Experience with New Design

Seeking to offer a richer customer experience, venerable ice cream chain Baskin-Robbins has introduced a new store design called Moments.

“We want to offer a relevant, premium experience.

How Crack’d Kitchen Launched a Replicable Concept

Crack’d Kitchen & Coffee opened in North Andover, Mass., in March, with the goal of being the first location of several. Justin Alpert,

Round Table Pizza Debuts New Restaurant Design

Round Table Pizza rolled out a new design in Sacramento, Calif., that upgrades the dine-in experience and supports the chain’s Pizza Royalty branding platform.

Rotolo’s New Prototype Capitalizes on Craft

In 1996, Mitchell Rotolo Sr. opened a pizza and beer place on the campus of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. He was in his mid-20s at the time and says the job was a blast.

Fazoli’s Sees Success with New Design

Italian QSR Fazoli’s introduced a new restaurant prototype design in its home market of Lexington, Ky., with plans to bring the new look to every

Roy Rogers Tests New Store Design

Roy Rogers Restaurants rolled out a new store design in Westminster, Md., that is part of a broader strategy to modernize the appearance and ambience of its restaurants, increase efficiency,

Taco John’s to Debut New Prototype

Taco John’s is using in-store promotions and menu additions to lure in guests throughout this summer to celebrate the brand’s 50th anniversary. To cap it off, the chain also plans to unveil a new