Design Development Company Completes Remodel at OPAH Seafood Grill in Aliso Viejo
Design Development Company recently completed a remodel at OPAH Seafood Grill in Aliso Viejo, California, refreshing several of the restaurant’s most visible gathering spaces. The project included updates to the patio, bar and dining areas, giving the restaurant a refreshed setting while keeping the comfortable atmosphere guests already know. A Fresh Look for the Patio, […]
Restaurant Prototype Design Process
Restaurant Prototype Design Process: From the First Idea to a Repeatable Restaurant Concept A restaurant prototype isn’t simply a finished design that gets copied from one location to the next. For a chain operator or franchisor, the prototype has to capture the brand, support the kitchen and staff, create the right guest experience, make financial […]
Restaurant Remodel vs. New Build
Restaurant Remodel vs. New Build: Which Approach Makes More Sense for Your Concept? Deciding between remodeling an existing restaurant and building a new location from the ground up sounds like a real estate question. It is really a design, operations, budget and business question all at once. An existing restaurant may already have a kitchen, […]
Where to Begin with the Ideal Restaurant Design Concept
Where to Start With the Ideal Restaurant Design Concept The best restaurant concepts don’t begin with paint colours, furniture catalogues or a collection of images saved from other restaurants. They begin with a clear business idea. Who is the restaurant for? What are guests coming to buy? How should the visit feel? What will make […]
Standards for Commercial Kitchen Design in the US
What Are the Standards for Commercial Kitchen Design in the USA? There isn’t one national commercial kitchen design standard that covers every restaurant in the United States. A compliant kitchen is shaped by several codes, regulations and equipment standards, then reviewed under the versions adopted by the state, county or city where the restaurant is […]
Commercial Kitchen Design for Restaurants
Commercial Kitchen Design for Restaurants: Plan the Back of House Before Construction Starts A restaurant kitchen can have expensive equipment, experienced cooks and plenty of square footage and still be difficult to operate. The problem usually isn’t one bad decision. It’s a collection of small layout issues that become painfully obvious during a busy service. […]
How to Choose the Right Restaurant Design Firm: 7 Questions to Ask Before You Sign
You Want the Right Restaurant Design Firm – Here are 7 Questions to Ask Before You Sign A restaurant can have incredible food, talented staff, and a great location, yet still struggle because the space doesn’t work. Guests notice awkward layouts, poor lighting, uncomfortable seating, and confusing traffic flow almost immediately. Staff notice it even […]