Re-vamping your dining area or redoing your kitchen may be one of those things that is always on your list but never get around to doing because of the cost it entails. Given this dilemma, we have done some research …

Who ever thought that table napkins in restaurants could make such a huge difference? It’s true. Table napkins might just be the last thing that you would notice when you dine, but in hindsight, they really do make a huge …

1. Make a material board. We as designers cannot emphasize enough how important it is to have a plan for selecting different materials so they look cohesive and work with each other. Try not to do the remodeling bit by …

Colors set the overall mood in an environment. Choosing the right colors will not only help you tie the look together, but will also help your customers enjoy the ambiance as much as the food you are serving. Do steal …

Coming up with a design concept is almost like working with a hair stylist. There are many styles you can choose from, but knowing which style fits best for the right occasion is the key. Here are some tips to …

Creating ambience, and setting a comfortable mood in your restaurant is hugely dependent on the type of lighting that is chosen. Certain types of lighting are chosen simply because they are inexpensive to fit, however there are a number of …

A popular concern about restaurant design and construction is how to effectively control the quality and cost. Common concerns and problems: Endless change orders and taking-forever construction period. Why? Many designers are not professionally trained. Many of them can offer …

During the permit processing and construction stage, you will probably have a lot of time on the side to think about how to advertise and market your restaurant. Here are three things to think about: 1. Website Design Once logo …

A restaurant serves more than just food. Whether you own a hamburger shop with neon lights or a sports bar filled w/ plasma screens, your restaurant is where people will be emotionally and physically relaxed, entertained and stimulated. The popular …

Committing with the right location for your restaurant is a big decision. Selecting the wrong site can turn a good investment into a bad investment. Please click here to see a case study Nevertheless, how do you find that right …

So what is the business plan for anyways? Many restaurant owner believe business plans are only tools to obtaining funds and alluring investors, but in reality they are essential to opening a profitable and long lasting restaurant business. Good business …

Summary- Restaurant remodeling can be tedious, but if you know the important aspects to consider, you will find it easier to get your vision into a lovely visual rendering by a restaurant designer. If you have an existing restaurant design …

Summary- Interior design and technical drawings can be extremely pricey when you go to a big design firm. Nowadays, restaurant design has been liberated and one can access services online that are more affordable and equally promising as with the …

Empty Shells: 1. Is it a multi-storied building? Is there already a chimney for your exhaust system? It can cost up to $30,000 or more to build the duct work for the exhaust hood all the way up to the …

Equipments are tools to profit making in the food business.  Better equipments produce better quality of food.  Having a heavy duty char-broiler can guarantee you rounds of delicious  bbqs in just minutes.   Having your kitchen properly outfitted will get you …

Square footage: 1666 sq. ft. Location: Fairly busy district where centers an eclectic mixture of cafes and restaurants. Building Type: Multi- story residential complex with retail spaces on the first floor. Problem #1: Multi-Storied Building Multi-storied building calls for an …

Grease Interceptor prevents the discharge of FOG (fats, oils and grease) from clogging public sewege lines and effluenting into our water resources. The US Environment Protection Agency and local sanitary departments establish and regulate a set of rules for restaurant …

1) Establish a food service business plan. Envision your future business with bold ideas and rethink each one carefully. Listed below are some sample questions you may want to ask yourself: What kind of food do I want to serve? …

While your design team is building the restaurant for you, there are a few minor tasks that need to be completed by you as a restaurant owner: Apply for a business license and a fictitious business name. Apply for an …

Conduct a thorough research for a list of food service designers who could potentially help you with your project. Interview each designer to see who is the most adequate for the type and size of your project. Find out the …