When you’re building a restaurant from the ground up, one factor you must consider is the floor plan. In fact, its creation may be one of the most important things you do; a restaurant’s layout has a huge impact on customer and employee experiences. If you make a mistake early on, it can be expensive or even impossible to fix.
So how can you ensure that you’re laying the right foundations for success? The first step is to research — the more you know about restaurant space planning, the more ...
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2020 Event Trends
As an event planner, you should be up-to-date on the latest trends to deliver the best experience to guests. Your clients don’t want the same-old, same-old — they want to blow guests away and leave a lasting impression. So what tricks can you stow up your sleeve for this year’s gatherings?
To no one’s surprise, the biggest event trends 2020 has to offer revolve around technology; new tech is constantly being introduced, and last year’s innovations are becoming mainstream. As you commence ...
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Pet Travel Tips
Traveling with a pet can be amazing. Not only do you get to experience new sights and experiences, but you also get to do it all with your best friend. However, a lengthy journey can be difficult for pets, even if you’re a conscientious owner. The amount of new information can be overwhelming, especially to younger animals, and staying cooped up is more than many pets can handle.
Fortunately, there are many things you can do to ensure your pet not only feels safe and calm but also enjoys the ...
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What can you do for a Small Weekend Getaway?
Everyone needs a little time off to recharge, but a full-scale vacation isn’t always possible. What can you do for a small weekend getaway? The answer is simple: a staycation.
What is a Staycation?
As you might have guessed, a staycation involves “staying” in your hometown or somewhere nearby. Although visiting a new city can be an exciting part of going on vacation, a staycation can help you discover equally fun aspects of your hometown. For example, many people book a room at a hotel they ...
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Tips for Finding a Restaurant Space
You’re excited about your plans to open a restaurant, but you still need a location. How can you find the best space for your new enterprise?
There are so many things to look for as you view potential spaces, and it can feel overwhelming. However, going in with a plan can make all the difference. To help you out, we’ve put together these tips on how to find a restaurant space that works for you.
Best Ways to Find the Perfect Restaurant Space
Though you may be eager to open your business, ...
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Planning an Event – Guide & Checklist
The key to a successful event is careful planning. The more thoroughly you research and organize an event, the more likely you are to avoid obstacles, address potential issues, and offer a valuable experience to your guests.
Of course, there’s so much that goes into planning an event that you may wonder where to start. To help you create an engaging gathering, we’ve created this nine-step meeting planners guide.
Figure Out Objectives
The first step is to figure out what you want to ...
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Mixed Use Buildings
As space for new buildings becomes scarce in urban areas and beyond, real estate developers across the country have been returning to the once-popular methods of building space-saving constructions, including mixed-use buildings, commonly known as MXD’s. Though many may not have heard of mixed-use development before, they were once the norm throughout cities in the United States. They have a staggering number of advantages that promise to revitalize many communities in modern times. The history ...
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