Today’s malls and shopping centers are known by many names, including lifestyle and multi-use or mixed-use centers. More often, these centers are anchored by restaurants and entertainment or experiential concepts. Let’s explore what this means to the industry and the brands that are making the leap into the mixed-use arena. What Is an Anchor? According… Continue reading Shopping Centers Transformed by Leading Restaurant & Entertainment Concepts
Category: Restaurant Experience
Florida’s Summer Restaurant Scene in 2023
Can you feel it? The days are warming, the flowers are blooming, and before you know it, it will be time to head to your favorite summer hotspots. For many people, one of those spots is Florida. According to Forbes, over 137 million people visited the Sunshine State in 2022, the most visitors in the… Continue reading Florida’s Summer Restaurant Scene in 2023
Inspiration: The Newest Entertainment Hotspots in the Restaurant Industry
We’ve discussed the trend toward restaurant entertainment as a defining element that the newest generations search out. But what exactly is restaurant entertainment? While great food, good service, and high-resolution music drifting through your establishment were, at one time, enough. Times have changed. Today, brands incorporate social competition, sporting events, massive 4K digital displays, and… Continue reading Inspiration: The Newest Entertainment Hotspots in the Restaurant Industry
A Closeup Look at Our Client: Biscuit Belly
While restaurant traffic fell in the second quarter of 2022, breakfast purchases remained unchanged year-to-date. In fact, the breakfast daypart has experienced the fastest comeback in sales growth in April 2022 compared to a year ago, outperforming late-night sales for the first time since March 2021. According to Mintel, just over 50% of adults reported… Continue reading A Closeup Look at Our Client: Biscuit Belly
Spotlight on a Rising Mexican Restaurant: Federales
The Four Corners Group started its foray into the restaurant industry over 20 years ago with a neighborhood tavern in Lakeview—a community in Chicago. Fast forward to today, and you’ll find they’re the parent company to 12 different bars and restaurants. One of their brands you’re sure to hear about is Federales, an open-air tequila… Continue reading Spotlight on a Rising Mexican Restaurant: Federales