Design Trends

October 27, 2020

RBI to Deploy 10,000 High-Tech Screens

Burger King, Popeyes parent company says digital screens will improve the drive-thru experience.

October 23, 2020

Franchise Survey Shows Pandemic Kicked Off-Premise Channels Into High Gear

New survey indicates that 72% of respondents put a higher priority on delivery and mobile this year.

October 8, 2020

Chicago Names Winning Designs in Winter Dining Challenge

Heated tables, dining "cabins" could help restaurants combat COVID.

October 1, 2020

From the Editor: Thinking Outside of the Box

There is a bright spot amid all the headlines of restaurants closing as the pandemic lingers on...

October 1, 2020

Focus On: Senior Living

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, innovation is happening in senior living.

September 8, 2020

Focus On Foodservice at Correctional Facilities

Despite steep and unique hurdles, this segment is finding ways to solve its challenges.

September 8, 2020

Sweet Solution: A Famous Snack Maker Creates an On-Site Cafe

Snack company Mondelez Int’l. creates a signature on-site cafe in Chicago’s bustling Fulton Market.

September 8, 2020

Off-Premise Boom Inspires Designs

Two brands focus on new looks that support drive-thru.

September 3, 2020

Burger King Unveils ‘Restaurant of Tomorrow’

RBI is the latest operator to redesign stores to optimize for drive-thru and delivery.

August 6, 2020

Expanding Outdoor Dining? Break Out the Melamine

Patio season takes on even greater importance this year as social distancing puts a premium on outdoor seating. Operators expanding outdoor dining may look to melamine tabletop items, which are less breakable and lighter for servers to carry. With increased attention on safety, too, many operators are choosing melamine ramekins or single-serve side dishes to…