Relaunch after renovating your restaurant

By Judy Henderson By now your renovated restaurant is no longer just a dream and is getting close to becoming a reality. As the final touches are being completed, now is the time to make sure your relaunch plans are set for success. Since my expertise is design, I’ve asked my communications guy, Michael Ford, […]

Beginning construction on your restaurant

By Judy Henderson We’ve already covered starting, planning and designing your restaurant’s renovation. The day will come during that process when the kitchen falls silent (hopefully your chefs are testing a new menu in another working kitchen) and construction starts. As the sledge hammer makes its mark on the walls, you’ll be glad you spent […]

Your restaurant’s renovation: It’s time for design

By Judy Henderson Last time, we discussed the importance of planning for your restaurant renovation. Hopefully you heeded my warning – failing to plan is planning to fail. So, your work-back schedule is gently optimistic, the bar is perfectly positioned and scaled to the size of the space, and you’ve established a flow for the […]

The importance of planning your restaurant’s renovation

By Judy Henderson Planning a restaurant renovation is the key to success — miss this step at your peril. This process, conducted every seven to 10 years, will keep your restaurant in the game. Here are some things to consider when making your plan: Timing This may seem obvious, but you’d be surprised how many […]

How to start your restaurant’s renovation

By Judy Henderson If your restaurant is going to survive, you’re going to need to complete a renovation every seven to 10 years. I’m not talking about replacing the fabric on an existing banquet or adding an Edison bulb to an old pendent fixture – that’s maintenance. A renovation is more extensive; a rethink of […]

A new version of Bâton Rouge Steakhouse & Bar opens in Oakville, Ontario

Press release New modern and casual design Imvescor Restaurant Group Inc. is proud to announce that, on November 28, 2016, the newly renovated Bâton Rouge restaurant opened its doors at 2005 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, Ontario. The design and layout make for a modern, casual look that serves up the perfect balance of comfortable seating […]

Five questions to ask before you decide to renovate your restaurant

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 […]