We all love to try new foods and new restaurants when we go on vacation, and some of us even have old favorites we love to go back to each time we visit. Restaurant owners in big tourist locations like like Orlando, Florida or Myrtle Beach, South Carolina know how important it is to capture … Continue Reading »

In a world filled with pop-culture envy and emulation, it’s no wonder that there are lots of restaurants from movies and television shows that we’d all love to visit!  From iconic diners to fancy establishments that have become just as familiar to us at the characters who love to patronize them. Here are some of … Continue Reading »

We’ve talked extensively about restaurant furniture, but what about the items that help bring it to life and make the furniture pop? Accents can be just as important as the furniture you choose – once you’ve chosen sturdy, beautiful and well crafted pieces for your restaurant, the next step is the bring the whole theme … Continue Reading »

Chain restaurants have been a mainstay of American dining culture since the early 20th century, and show no signs of slowing down. You see the signs all along the highway, or when driving through the center of town. There is something to be said for consistency, people do like familiarity. Even older than chain restaurants, … Continue Reading »

Critics are a big part of the restaurant business – one review from the right person can make or break an establishment.  Typically, when a critic is visiting your restaurant, you don’t have any clue and that’s hard to prepare for. But, sometimes, you get an advanced warning for when they will be coming in, … Continue Reading »

It’s a phrase that makes most adults cringe when they hear it: “We’re having a birthday party at Chuck-E-Cheese!” Even though it’s not a parents dream to go there and spend tons of money, they’ll do it for their little one’s happiness and that equals big money for the child-centric restaurant business. Child friendly restaurants … Continue Reading »