Two emerging brands pick starrdesign for prototype designs

December 15, 2016

Original Chopshop and Ruggles Green, two emerging restaurants based in Phoenix and Houston, respectively, have selected starrdesign to create prototype designs…

Fazoli's launches new look

October 26, 2016

Fazoli's has debuted a design that was created to help keep the brand relevant. Although the chain first updated its look in 2011, it was time for another…

Back Yard Burgers unveils new restaurant design

October 18, 2016

Back Yard Burgers has unveiled its new restaurant design at its Gulfport, Mississippi location.

Pie Five Pizza Co heats up the Windy City

September 28, 2016

Pie Five Pizza Co has announced the opening of its newest location on Sep. 29, located at 1219 W. Golf Road Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

Cowboy Chicken launches 'cowboy cool' design to fuel expansion

September 14, 2016

Cowboy Chicken has refreshed its branding and created a new restaurant prototype in hopes of driving national expansion. The new design puts the company’s…

5 variables to consider when selecting your next restaurant site

When you’re looking for the right property for your restaurant, having a checklist of desirable criteria can help you stay on track.

Fast casuals, not fine-dining brands, leading restaurant segment in design innovation

by Steven Starr — President, starrdesign

Fast casual brands have been quick to adopt recent design trends, and QSR restaurants are following suite.

How license, permit knowledge can save your restaurant

One expert gives five tips regarding permits and licenses to help restaurant owners avoid long-term fines and sanctions.

Georgetown Johnny Rockets boasts a new look

July 1, 2016

Johnny Rockets in Georgetown has undergone an image makeover, according to a company press release, and is the latest franchise location to boast a new style…

Pieology Pizzeria opens 1st restaurant in Georgia

June 29, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria announced that it has opened its first Georgia location in Alpharetta, according to a recent press release.

Penn Station East Coast Subs revamps brand design

June 16, 2016

Penn Station East Coast Subs is debuting a new restaurant layout and design that includes a new logo, wall coverings and flooring, and open kitchen…

Real vs authentic: Which word should describe your restaurant?

by Steven Starr — President, starrdesign

Steve Starr describes how authenticity is about communicating your brand’s true ideals to the consumer while the term real references the use of natural…

Site selection secrets for restaurant tenants

The commercial space chosen by a restaurant tenant can be a deciding factor in the success or failure of the business.

Baja Fresh opens in Sherwood, Oregon

March 17, 2016

The 2,800-square-foot restaurant, at16002 SW Tualatin Sherwood Road, encompasses the chain's latest interior restaurant design, incorporating the use of…

5 ways customers judge your brand

Expert describes five ways customers are judging your fast casual brand.

Kitchen innovation guru to share foodservice strategies at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

February 22, 2016

Attendees will learn five specific ways to improve back-of-house operations.

3 dont's when it comes to your restaurant design

Within the competitive and seemingly bottomless fast casual market, entrepreneurs are increasingly finding that the basic template design no longer yields the…

Starbucks opens first express format in Canada

February 19, 2016

Commuters must save time and move quickly, which is why the new Starbucks is one of the most streamlined experiences in the company's portfolio

The Flame Broiler launches rebranding strategy

February 18, 2016

Changes include a more open floor plan with an open kitchen, allowing guests to watch their food being prepared, a more vibrant and user-friendly menu board…

What is your restaurant's carbon footprint?

Countries and companies across the globe are making climate change high on their agenda.