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As we like to say, "everything matters, everything is personal," this applies to the research and thought we put into each restaurant. We want to build authentic neighborhood restaurants and that starts with design and concept. Read more about how we craft each restaurant in restaurant development + design magazine below. https://bit.ly/3MQbEvd #foundingfarmers #restaurantdesign #restaurantbuilding #restaurants

Here are 10 lessons #chainrestaurant operators can learn from the #design of independent restaurants with one-off flair.

Your Guide to Low-Budget Restaurant Design Opening your dream restaurant shouldn't be limited by your bank account. This blog post dives into creative and budget-friendly strategies for designing a stunning small restaurant space. Learn more https://lnkd.in/eBpE2YEw

To kill the dining room is to design American loneliness, M. Nolan Gray writes. “The dining room is the closest thing the American home has to an appendix—a dispensable feature that served some more important function at an earlier stage of architectural evolution,” Gray writes. Classic, walled-off dining rooms now gather dust waiting for the next holiday. Americans have taken to eating in spaces “that double as kitchens or living rooms—a small price to pay for making the most of their square footage.” But in many new apartments, “eating is relegated to couches and bedrooms, and hosting a meal has become virtually impossible,” Gray writes. “The apex predator of the dining room is the ‘great room’—a combined living room and kitchen, bridged by an open dining space.” And that’s what people want. Surveys from 2015 and 2016 show that “86 percent of households want a combined kitchen and dining room—a preference accommodated by only 75 percent of new homes,” Gray continues. “If anything, the classic dining room isn’t dying fast enough for most people’s taste.” “The transition from the classic dining room to the great room mirrors the changes in gender norms and family formation that have occurred over the past 125 years,” Gray writes. Sectioned-off rooms “were designed around creating a separate sphere for ‘the help,’” or, when unaffordable, the women in the family. But now, people are reallocating their limited square footage to maximize personal space—walk-in closets, or bigger bedrooms, especially for those living alone or with roommates. “As households and dining spaces have contracted, the number of people eating alone has grown,” Gray continues. “According to a 2015 report by the Food Marketing Institute, nearly half the time we spend eating is spent in isolation, a central factor in America’s loneliness epidemic and a correlate to a range of physical- and mental-health problems.” “How many more dinners would be shared if we had the space to host guests?” 📸: Carolyn Drake /Magnum https://lnkd.in/gQkSSFpX

New Blog Post Gather Around: Tips for Selecting the Perfect Dining Room Table for Your Home Selecting the right dining room table for your home involves considering your space, functionality, style, material, and maintenance needs. By choosing a table that fits your space, suits your style, and meets your needs, you can create a dining area that is inviting, functional, and beautiful. #interiordesignwichitaks #blog

Qdoba Restaurant Corporation is expanding its footprint in the Sun Belt by opening its first two standalone stores in Arizona later this month. https://lnkd.in/gTb4se6w #restaurant #realestate

Since the pandemic, fast-food restaurant design has become geared toward efficient, fast pickup and drive-thrus. But designing an interior takes careful thought and consideration for a comfortable, friendly dining experience. Here are 8 tips to consider with developing your fast-food restaurant design.

To kill the dining room is to design American loneliness, M. Nolan Gray writes. “The dining room is the closest thing the American home has to an appendix—a dispensable feature that served some more important function at an earlier stage of architectural evolution,” Gray writes. Classic, walled-off dining rooms now gather dust waiting for the next holiday. Americans have taken to eating in spaces “that double as kitchens or living rooms—a small price to pay for making the most of their square footage.” But in many new apartments, “eating is relegated to couches and bedrooms, and hosting a meal has become virtually impossible,” Gray writes. “The apex predator of the dining room is the ‘great room’—a combined living room and kitchen, bridged by an open dining space.” And that’s what people want. Surveys from 2015 and 2016 show that “86 percent of households want a combined kitchen and dining room—a preference accommodated by only 75 percent of new homes,” Gray continues. “If anything, the classic dining room isn’t dying fast enough for most people’s taste.” “The transition from the classic dining room to the great room mirrors the changes in gender norms and family formation that have occurred over the past 125 years,” Gray writes. Sectioned-off rooms “were designed around creating a separate sphere for ‘the help,’” or, when unaffordable, the women in the family. But now, people are reallocating their limited square footage to maximize personal space—walk-in closets, or bigger bedrooms, especially for those living alone or with roommates. “As households and dining spaces have contracted, the number of people eating alone has grown,” Gray continues. “According to a 2015 report by the Food Marketing Institute, nearly half the time we spend eating is spent in isolation, a central factor in America’s loneliness epidemic and a correlate to a range of physical- and mental-health problems.” “How many more dinners would be shared if we had the space to host guests?” 📸: Carolyn Drake /Magnum https://lnkd.in/gQkSSFpX

What do you look for when viewing a house? 🏡👀 🧑🍳 A stunning kitchen and dining area? 📦 Plenty of storage space? 🛁 A fabulous bathroom? 🪟 Lovely big windows? Comment below ⬇️ #housebuying #houseviewing

From empty to elevated with the snap of a finger! We were tasked with transforming the space into a secure, mosquito-free enclosure. We think that it’s the perfect spot for an outdoor-but-indoor dining room. How would you decorate this space? #HomeSecurity #SecuritySystem #SecurityMesh #MeshSecurity #SecurityDoor #SecurityWindow #SecureHome #SafeHome #MeshSecure #Homesecuritykl #security