Identifying Sources of Inspiration
Restaurant designers are always looking for creative sparks, and 33% find inspiration in their...
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JINYA Ramen Bar Expands to Tennessee
JINYA Ramen Bar has entered Tennessee with the opening of its first location in the state, bringing its signature Japanese ramen program to Nashville’s Capitol View neighborhood.
Potbelly Returns to New Jersey
Potbelly Sandwich Works signed a franchise agreement that will bring 15 new units to New Jersey.
Identifying the Most Creative Part of the Restaurant Design Process
Early concept development is the part of the design process that sparks the most creativity from 53% of restaurant development + design readers, according to a survey fielded in December 2025.
The Red Chickz Enters Maryland
The Red Chickz is bringing its Nashville hot chicken concept to the East Coast with a new 3-unit franchise deal in Maryland.
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Designing Drama: Channeling 1960s-era Italy Through Pattern, Color and Craft
Step inside this newly opened restaurant in the French Riviera, where the glamour and theatricality of Italy in the 1960s is viewed through a contemporary design lens.
Five Guys Las Vegas Strip Flagship Designed for High-Energy, All-Day Dining
The brand’s newest restaurant translates Five Guys’ familiar identity into a vibrant, daypart-driven environment tailored to the pace and spectacle of the Strip.
Identifying Sources of Inspiration
Restaurant designers are always looking for creative sparks, and 33% find inspiration in their client’s brand and story, per a restaurant development + design reader survey fielded in December 2025.
Restaurant Designers Reveal Top Influences in Material Selection
In a survey fielded in December, readers of restaurant development + design magazine detailed what most influences their material and finish selections.
Fresh Designs
Fleming’s Unexpected Turn
With its new flagship location in Tampa, Fla., the chain is embracing the opposite of what guests expect. Brighter lighting, lighter tones and a variety of experiences under one roof is just some of what they offer.
KFC Gets Saucy
Saucy isn’t just about the sauces, despite the investment Yum! made in developing flavors like spicy mango chutney and jalapeno pesto ranch. Instead, Saucy is about the experience and the feelings it evokes in guests.
Fab Studio Unveils Art-Driven, Sustainable Design for Garnet in Mumbai
A new restaurant and nightclub opened in the heart of the Andheri neighborhood in Mumbai. The space seamlessly transitions from a serene daytime dining environment to an energetic nightlife destination.
Form Meets Function
Peer to Peer: Brian Seitz, Director of Store Design & Construction, Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken
As a long-time retail branding and design guy, Brian Seitz felt strongly that Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken had a great story to tell, as well as solid growth potential.
Form + Function: Implementing Automation
With a tight labor market and minimum wage rising in some states, new technology can be a game-changer for food and beverage brands, particularly in the QSR space.
Form + Function: The New Steakhouses
The steakhouse, a distinctive market segment, has been traditionally defined as a formal, somewhat dimly lit, white-tablecloth venue suitable for business meetings and celebrations. Some restaurateurs have turned that concept on its head.
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Identifying the Most Creative Part of the Restaurant Design Process
Early concept development is the part of the design process that sparks the most creativity from 53%...
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