By Diane Chiasson The warm weather has finally arrived, and with that comes patio season fever. A welcoming patio is a great way to attract customers as it acts as a giant billboard for your restaurant operation. A patio also increases the number of tables your restaurant can serve, thereby potentially increasing your sales. Patio […]
By Diane Chiasson Restaurant trends come and go, especially when it comes to design and décor. Your restaurant operation obviously cannot afford to jump on every trend’s bandwagon, but renovations, whether small or large, are a necessity in order to remain competitive and relevant in today’s society. Depending on the state of your operation, a […]
By Steve Forler January 4, 2013 Even though your customers are more knowledgeable and sophisticated about our industry than ever before, it is important to remember that you have the advantage of staying one step ahead of them – because you are the proprietor of the establishment they are about to eat in. Nobody knows […]
Marketing by design By Chris Hannah October 22, 2012 Is your restaurant design sending the right message? Do your customers understand you? In my view, Marketing 101 would suggest that sending a clear message is Job No. 1. Nowhere is this more apparent and more critical than in foodservice. And, nowhere have I seen […]
Easy and effective ways to liven up your look By Barbara MacDonald August 30, 2012 Since a change is as good as a rest, it is likely time to liven up your look – perhaps a little, maybe even a lot! We become so used to the establishment we own, operate or work in each […]
By Diane Chiasson Look around at all the new restaurant and foodservice operations opening lately, and you will see a distinct trend in the interior design – modern, streamlined, white-on-white looks combined with rustic themes, a mixture of the past and contemporary. Today, the goal of restaurant owners is to create a space that is […]
By Diane Chiasson Many restaurant and foodservice operators often overlook some of the less obvious points that might help to make their operations more successful – like lighting. Restaurant lighting must enhance the mood of the establishment and is dictated by the type of food you serve, as well as your restaurant’s design. But it […]
By Diane Chiasson While great food and service are paramount to your restaurant or foodservice operation’s success, the third link is having a restaurant design that works. Not only does your operation have to be pleasing to the eye for your customers, but it also must be functional for your employees to be able to […]
