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Family-Owned Cantina Gets a Bold Refresh

A family-owned legacy brand breathes new life into its 20-year-old restaurant. The result is a welcoming, down-to-earth cantina that imparts a sense of community and family tradition.

bite-sized buzz for June 2024

A roundup of interesting bits of news that came across the editor’s desk in the last month, including Caribou’s new TikTok dating show, brand milestones and more.

Twin Peaks to Renovate Florida Location

Twin Peaks transforms a former Smokey Bones location into a sportsman’s lodge that reflects the Twin Peaks aesthetic.

Chipotle Expands International Footprint

Chipotle has entered a new country for the first time in over 10 years. The new location in Kuwait City is the first Chipotle restaurant to feature the company's all-new design.

Modern Coastal, with a Warm Southern Accent

Conversion of a 3,360-square-foot space into Joyce, whose menu showcases modern takes on Southern-style seafood, was quick.

New Orleans Eatery to Reopen Historic Location

This Coastal Redesign Elevates a Once-Dated Tavern

The Shearwater Tavern has undergone a luxe and sophisticated renovation that honors its coastal setting and the Bohemian art scene roots of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Private Club Elevates Member Dining

A country club in Northern California caters to a younger demographic with a dining renovation that includes the dining room, bar and patio.

Pizza Inn Reimagines Brand

With an updated logo and new store design, Pizza Inn gives a nod to the past while embracing the brand’s future.

Back to Bright: Au Bon Pain Unveils Redesign Plans

Bakery-cafe Au Bon Pain revealed a new store design that will be implemented companywide starting in 2023.

Readers Weigh in on Number of Remodels & New Units in 2022

Readers of restaurant development + design magazine are almost always opening or remodeling new restaurants. But how many? 

Paris Baguette Bakery Café Unveils Reimagined Brand

Bakery-cafe chain Paris Baguette announced a comprehensive brand redesign that includes an elevated guest experience through every consumer touchpoint

Mooyah’s Refresh Kicks Off Turn Around Plan

Turning around a concept with a declining store count is never easy.

Penn Station East Coast Subs Announces New Design, Menu Enhancements

Penn Station East Coast Subs continues to update the 35-year-old brand with the rollout of its PS 2020 initiative, which includes a restaurant redesign and menu changes among other additions.

Redesign Brings New Shine to Early Hilton Jewell

The Plaza Hotel in El Paso has recently been renovated by an El Paso billionaire who sought to celebrate the history and bring it back as a vibrant hotel that is the centerpiece of

Products in Play: Furnishing Ghost Light Restaurant and Lounge, Cleveland

Avocado Grill Brings the Beach Indoors

Florida-based Avocado Grill is a farm-to-table tapas style restaurant that features local produce, seafood and more.

New Look for Long John Silver’s

Long John Silver’s will open a new flagship location in Louisville, Ky, in March. The in-line endcap unit will serve as a test-bed for menu and brand

Ping Pang Pong Unveils Remodeling and Expansion

Ping Pang Pong, a Chinese restaurant inside the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, unveiled a redesigned and expanded

Chez Catherine Goes Modern, Stays French

When Westfield, New Jersey’s Chez Catherine changed hands last October, its new owners decided to take the operation in a slightly different direction.

Fogo de Chão’s Beverly Hills Flagship Renovation

Fogo do Chão renovated its Beverly Hills flagship on La Cienega Blvd.

Tony Roma’s Laredo Remodel

Tony Roma’sjust reopened its Laredo, Texas, location in the Mall del Norte after an extensive remodel.

Burrito Beach Leaves the Kitsch Behind

The look of an operation should always align with the quality of its food. That simple statement drives plenty of redesigns, including the project recently completed by ...

Margaritas Eye Catching Redesign

As a Mexican casual dining chain based in New England — a region better known for lobster and clam chowder — Margaritas Mexican Restaurant represents

Spanish-Inspired Estrellón Shines Bright

Chef Tory Miller, the James Beard Foundation’s 2012 Best Chef–Midwest, has added another star to his constellation of concepts in Madison, Wis. His fourth restaurant, Estrellón, opened in late

Robeks Reopens Virginia Location with New Design

Robeks reopened its 10-year-old Ashburn, Va., location with a new design and enhanced fresh juice offerings.

Johnny Rockets Focusing on Southeast Asia

Americana burger chain Johnny Rockets announced that it is focusing its international expansion on Southeast Asia, with a specific focus on breaking ground in Thailand and Vietnam.