April 30, 2013 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 small refresh ...Read more about this post
January 4, 2013 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 their business ...Read more about this post
October 22, 2012 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 this rule broken more often ...Read more about this post
August 30, 2012 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 day, we don’t ...Read more about this post
June 20, 2012 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 comfortable and ...Read more about this post
February 23, 2012 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 must also ...Read more about this post
May 18, 2011 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 offer ...Read more about this post
