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How To Open a Restaurant

Thinking About Opening A Restaurant? Opening a restaurant of your own is something that many people dream about. If you’re ready to make your dream of having your own restaurant a reality, we put together this guide so you can successfully open one.  We cover everything from choosing a location to managing staff and finances, with […]

Restaurant Design & Layout

A great restaurant design can be the most critical element of your establishment. Designing your restaurant’s layout is a lot more than just pushing tables around the dining room, it’s a critical element that can actually play a vital role in the success (or not) of your business.  Proper layout and design can effect everything […]

Changes to Restaurant Design as a Result of COVID-19

Changes to Restaurant Design as a Result of COVID-19: Permanent or Temporary? The global pandemic has changed nearly every aspect of our lives – from the way we interact to the way we gather, and, especially, the way we approach the restaurant experience. The new reality makes it impossible to enjoy the same pre-pandemic dining experience […]

Why You Need a Restaurant Designer

What is a restaurant designer Foodservice is a booming business category, and therefore restaurant consultants have become more of interest and revered as a sought-after industry. But not all restaurant designers and consultants are created equally – it is wise to conduct thorough interviews and hire someone that aligns well with your overall business goals […]

Restaurant Sustainability Efforts and Customer Attraction

Restaurant Best Practices According to the National Restaurant Association’s “What’s Hot” report, American Culinary Federation chefs named sustainability and waste reduction in the top trends of the year. In fact, seven of the top twenty trends listed by the chefs related in some way to sustainable and environmentally sound practices. For some time now, the […]

Animal Free? Are Vegan Restaurants the Next Big Food Trend?

Are Vegan Restaurants the Next Big Food Trend?   Veganism, defined as not consuming or using animal byproducts, has gone mainstream of late. It is no longer entirely acceptable to ignore vegans when designing your restaurant, and some established joints such as Gigi Pizzeria in Sydney, Australia, have gone meat free. In fact, vegan and […]

Restaurant Consumer Trends: Demographics, Lifestyle and Technology

  How Demographics, Lifestyle, and Technology are Changing Restaurant Consumer Trends   In general, demographics refer to quantitative characteristics such as age, gender, and geographic location used in marketing to segment large populations into small, marketable groups with similar characteristics and collectively influence many consumer trends, behaviors, and expectations. By understanding more about current and […]

Restaurant Sustainability: Is Your Waste a Waste?

  Restaurant Sustainability   Can you imagine adding up all the food wasted at your favorite restaurant in one day? Multiply that by seven days. And now by 30 days. Could that not be donated to your local charity to help the starving? Maybe multiple charities? Could the amount of waste not be decreased, so […]

Designing Your Commercial Kitchen

The Benefits of Efficient Commercial Kitchen Design When considering renovation or the initial design of your restaurants kitchen, it is important to recognize the importance of functionality as well as aesthetics. There are many components to address when developing your kitchen and bar design. The major modules that require a restaurateur’s attention should be effective spacing, […]

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