Six in 10 restaurants don’t survive past their first year of operation, and around 80% of restaurants close within five years. These grim statistics show how difficult it is to survive—let alone thrive—in the food industry. If you’re considering entering this competitive field, learning how to open a restaurant is crucial for increasing your chances […]
Anyone can open a business anywhere, but success is not guaranteed. Restaurants fail for a variety of reasons, one of which is poor location selection. The problem may be traced to limited foot traffic or a restaurant concept that doesn’t suit the area’s demographics. Finding the right location for your new restaurant can be challenging. But […]
Successful restaurants do more than just sell food. They sell an experience, and this is closely tied to the restaurant concept. A restaurant concept is the overarching theme of the restaurant that covers its ambiance and decor, location, menu, service style, vibe, and culture. It may not come to you clearly at first, as a […]
How can I make my restaurant kitchen and bar design more efficient if space is limited? How can I incorporate a cozy, comfortable bar too? These are common enough questions, especially for small restaurant owners. However, even if space is limited, functionality and workflow don’t have to be. Space-Optimized Kitchen and Bar Design For small […]
5 Things to Consider When Opening a Restaurant When you see golden arches from a mile away, you immediately know that a McDonald’s lies ahead. That’s what successful restaurant branding looks like. It’s instant brand recognition even from a simple glimpse of the logo. But McDonald’s success didn’t come in an instant. It was borne out of […]
Where To Start With A Restaurant Design If you’re planning to open or revamp your restaurant, restaurant design is one of the first things you must consider. A well-designed restaurant plays an important role in customer satisfaction and retention, which in turn affects a restaurant’s success. Here are some guidelines to factor in when coming up with a […]
How Important Is A Commercial Kitchen Design? Where commercial kitchen design is concerned, more is expected and demanded. These kitchens are used more heavily than residential kitchens and their effective design contributes to a restaurant’s success. A thoughtfully planned commercial kitchen allows staff to perform well while working efficiently and safely. When done right, it can reduce staff […]
2022’s Restaurant Industry When the pandemic in 2022 struck, every restaurant in the food industry was affected by numerous challenges such as coping with social distancing and food service restrictions. Some restaurants began offering food delivery services and logistics became a big turning point. While it was not a perfect solution, it helped many businesses […]
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 […]
How Important Is Your Layout Food, vendors, access to quality ingredients, staff — there are so many aspects to a restaurant that it can be easy to overlook a pivotal and foundational aspect: your layout. No matter which way you go about it, there’s no ignoring the fact that your restaurant floor plan is important […]