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Choosing A Concept: It All Starts with A Good Idea

With so many choices and offerings out in the market – from ethnic cuisines and fast casual eateries to unique dining experiences, it’s...

Fast Casual: Not Your Grandfather’s Hamburger Joint

The first fast-food casual restaurant was White Castle, which first opened its doors in Wichita Kansas in 1921. However, according to a...

Meat Hot Off the Grill Takes on New Meaning at Galeto and Other Brazilian Steakhouses

Recently, churrascaria or Brazilian steakhouses in the U.S. have become popular due to the rodizio-style dining where customers pay a...

The Truth About Construction Permits

Are you a new restaurant owner? Or a seasoned veteran in the industry? Whatever the case, you’re about to get knee deep in a great deal...

Betting the Farm on Farm to Table

In the early 20th century, everything was farm to table. Local restaurants bought from local farmers. People got their groceries from the...

It’s Happening in Vegas

Every year we make a trek out to Vegas for the HD Design Expo, a prime hospitality conference and trade show where designers, hoteliers,...

Budgeting for Your Restaurant Build Out

You’re opening your first restaurant and ready to bring the world a whole new dining experience. Using your creativity is a must. But...

Opening the Open Kitchen: How Much Should Really Be Out in the Open

Cooking in an open setting to delight customers is nothing new. Benihana was one of the first restaurants to bring this concept to life...

Signing the Lease: What Your Landlord Doesn’t Want You to Know

Whether you are looking to start a completely new restaurant concept from scratch or just looking to expand into a new location, there...

RDC Design Nod: What’s Hot This Week

Each week, the crew at Restaurant Design Concepts will look at what we think are outstanding uses of restaurant design in the Bay Area...