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 […]
The culinary industry sizzles with competition. According to the numbers, there are over a million restaurants in America alone, with new ones popping up daily — each hoping to get a slice of the action and build a strong brand identity. Clearly, it takes more than just a great menu to have a taste and […]
It is not enough to simply have a refined taste, a talent for food creation, and a passion for the restaurant scene to build your own restaurant business from the ground up. Like any business venture, feasibility studies must be done to methodically develop and execute a plan and know if your business idea is […]
Launching a restaurant is no small task. The journey from researching locations to recruiting staff can seem long, and many things can go wrong. Sure, you will get better with time. But you also want to get it right if you want a share of the $4.43 trillion global food service market. And a startup […]
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 […]
Food and Beverage Trends Eating plant-based foods while enjoying live music sparked joy in 2022. And the upcoming year will set the tone for the ultimate restaurant and bar experience. You can expect restaurant trends for 2023 to lean towards globally-inspired cuisines and comfort food and drinks at their finest, with a particular focus on […]
Restaurant Trends If you’re trying to determine the outlook for restaurant businesses in 2023, you need to keep track of the restaurant trends driving growth amidst the current economic situation. Technological developments, COVID-19, induced economic slowdown, inflationary pressures, and labor shortages—these will all affect the restaurant industry moving forward. Let’s look at how these events […]
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 […]