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project management
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One Problem | Three Solutions: How Do I Get the Most from a Restaurant Designer While Containing Costs?
In this blog, Steve Starr, president of starrdesign, offers three key insights to work with a restaurant designer to mitigate costs and maximize a collaborative relationship.
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Have Fun (Really!) With Visionary Personalities
“You don’t know how to design anything! You need to just sit down and listen and maybe you will learn something.” This was the opening salvo in what eventually became a good relationship with the
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How to Hire a Designer
Hiring an outside designer for a new restaurant or renovation project is like a job interview and a date rolled into one. Past experience and expertise are paramount, but so are vision and
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7 Tips on Hiring Designers, from Designers
Hiring a designer for a new build or renovation is a big decision, and while the onus is on the candidates to deliver great ideas that fit the concept and the budget, restaurateurs need to do
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Planning Is Key to Exceeding Development Goals
What is the key to successful growth? Some will say selling franchisees, some will say you have to select the right site, and others will say making sure all of the timelines are met for the
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Improving Project Management in Restaurant Development
Owner Engagement, Communication, Tech Solutions Pave the Way for Smoother Openings
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Integrated Design the Key to Achieving Profitable Hospitality
At first glance, maximizing innovative retail, operating and concept design solutions may seem like three different disciplines. But following an integrated and holistic approach to design
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Service by Design: Changing a Restaurant's Service Model Requires Careful Planning
How Flexible-Format Models Recreate the Dining Experience
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How to Identify Local Vendor Partners in New Markets
As exciting as it may be, expanding into new markets brings with it a number of pain points: ensuring that the demographics will support the brand, finding the right location, hiring and training
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Hire the Right Contractor
Arguably, the most important decision to be made in any restaurant build or major remodel is who will serve as general contractor. Get that right, and odds are the project will finish on budget,
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