Design
November 1, 2016
A Pivotal Design Solution
Pita Pit USA’s new proto features a “reversible” make-line that allows owners to swap two different equipment stations from back to front, depending on demand.
September 1, 2016
Arby’s Moves The Dial
Arby’s systemwide energy efficiency program, spanning six years and 1,000+ company-owned locations, has netted the Atlanta-based, fast-crafted sandwich brand annual energy savings in the millions of dollars. It’s also resulted in an edgy new prototype, a U.S. Department of Energy award—and a new lease on life.
September 1, 2016
Conveyor To Cleanliness
From newer technologies—ventless!—to throughput and tank options, here are top questions to ask before specifying a rack-conveyor warewasher.
September 1, 2016
Double Duty
At the University of Massachusetts Lowell Campus, the McGauvran Student Center relies on smart adjacencies and shared platform equipment to make the best use of a tight, vertical footprint. At the same time, the design increases dining choices for both the meal-plan and retail dining programs—and puts the project in the running for LEED Gold.
August 1, 2016
Wide Open West
Smart servery layout paired with well-placed kitchen support and a cool c-store has cut queuing times for students at Coppell High School, Coppell, Texas, by about half, and boosted participation by 15%.
July 1, 2016
Johnny Rockets 2.0
Prototype Johnny Rockets 2.0 features new kitchen equipment that’s cut food production times nearly in half, and a new design package that gives its 1950s-era look a retro-modern makeover. The changes have generated double-digit sales increases as a result.
June 1, 2016
Smokin’ In Style
When Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s new prototype cut the kitchen size by 50%, the cost to build dropped and sales skyrocketed. Here’s how the chain’s leaders did it.
May 1, 2016
Going For Green
The fresh look and new efficiencies of Saladworks’ rebranded concept has propelled the prototype store to a 60%-plus boost in sales. Here’s how.
April 1, 2016
Mission Accomplished
At the Iron Mike Conference Center at Fort Bragg, N.C., fine-tuning the Army’s prototypical kitchen and servery design took attention to detail plus an eye for flow and function.
April 1, 2016
Hot Water: Fast, Plentiful & Most Efficient
Fisher-Nickel’s CEC Water Grant funds groundbreaking research on hot water systems in a restaurant and a school.
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