Restaurants have been a specialty of Ervin Architecture since its founding and its portfolio now showcases a diverse array of commercial restaurant, hospitality and entertainment industry projects as well as luxury residences. ow.ly/jLs750SkouA

Sushi restaurants are deviating from the script. Designers are adding flair, modernity, color, and the unexpected. ow.ly/XOhb50SpCEx

Fast-growing pizza chain Marco’s Pizza, based in Toledo, Ohio, awarded 86 franchise development deals and opened nearly 80 new stores in 2023. And the chain is not done growing. ow.ly/7USt50SthJR

"The launch of our first location in Mexico represents a pivotal step in our international growth strategy," says Gerardo Flores, chief development officer for Marco’s Pizza. rddmag.com/development/42…

Today’s college and university students are vocal, opinionated, and knowledgeable about global cuisine — and they know what they do and don’t like to eat! ow.ly/o6Bs50SwZ1B

Ceilings offer a canvas to add distinctive aesthetic elements, can help delineate one space from another, and are critical to the acoustic environment. Here’s how to better utilize the fifth wall. rddmag.com/design/4232-ho…

A/V specialist Tim Pickett, founder and president, Encompass AV, says for best results it’s crucial to tailor a sound system to each space. ow.ly/qJlt50SBwvS

Designers of Gloria Cafe in Kyiv, Ukraine, aimed to create an urban garden on the first floor of a corporate office space. ow.ly/sYAw50SBwFx

The company is making sweeping changes across the organization, including a new name, logo and restaurant designs and will now go to market as Perkins American Food Co. ow.ly/NKog50SBwP7

Three boba concepts have made announcements, including new markets, franchisees and a newly designed space in Ontario. ow.ly/swxt50SBwSN

Dave’s Hot Chicken has signed a franchise agreement with Azzurri Group to open 60 locations throughout the UK and Ireland. ow.ly/Kh8l50SBwXG

Marco's Pizza debuted its new store design at a corporate-owned location in Boise, Idaho, this month. Its new look features both aesthetic updates and operational enhancements. ow.ly/nqUk50SJG1Q

A distinct new brand leverages its owner's gourmet retail experience while leaning into foodservice with an eye toward a younger demographic. ow.ly/W57N50SKm2j

A family-owned legacy brand breathes new life into its 20-year-old restaurant. The result is a welcoming, down-to-earth cantina that imparts a sense of community and family tradition. ow.ly/Lrm750SKmAE

The new look features both aesthetic updates and operational enhancements. ow.ly/olgm50SKmuL

A roundup of interesting bits of news that came across the editor’s desk in the last month including fresh prototype designs and JAY-Z's VIP-only pop-up. ow.ly/pVxX50SKmHy

For QSRs and fast-casual operations, grab-and-go has become a defining element. ow.ly/PRhS50SO7ye

Toastique has expanded into Kansas with its first location set to open in Wichita this fall. ow.ly/82xQ50SKn3w

A distinct new brand leverages its owner's gourmet retail experience while leaning into foodservice with an eye toward a younger demographic. ow.ly/zW7M50SKn63

Bold tiles, neon signs and vibrant hues were used to craft Bobaroma’s new location. ow.ly/zc6150T6se6