Case Study #1 – University Dining

Description: Refresh and upgrade of existing residential dining facility.

Project Scope: To improve the aesthetics and menu offerings/choice. The removal of several old serving lines in preparation for new and improved workflow. Design and install a new Demonstration Cooking center for cooked-to-order menu offerings. Paint entire dining and serving area. Install new flooring throughout dining and serving areas. Design and install new retail grab-n-go space adjacent to the residential dining facility.

  • Remove some old serving lines.

  • Design and install a new Demonstration Cooking center for cooked-to-order menu offerings.

  • Paint entire dining and serving area. Install new flooring throughout dining and serving areas.

  • Design and install new retail grab-n-go space adjacent to the residential dining facility.

  • Added induction cooking center to preclude need for a grease hood.

  • Added new counter finishes, sneeze guards, and serving equipment to existing serving lines

Time to complete: Demolition undertaken in July 2019, turnover to operations in August 2019.


Case Study #2 – Deli

Description:  New Deli Format to include made to order cold and hot sandwiches, pizza, and grab-n-go. Part of a larger, full-service kitchen, serving and dining facility.

Project Scope: Design and install new food formats for staff dining area in new high rise office facility.

  • Design and format space including specifying equipment

  • Coordinate with architect for finish selections

  • Coordinate with owner for millwork fabrication and installation

  • Procure and install all equipment

Time to complete: Base building design July 2018 (new high-rise construction); installation completed in September 2020.


Case Study #3 – Healthcare Dining

Description: Design and install new retail coffee format in employee common area

Project Scope: Work with operator, owner, and architect to design a retail coffee/snack concept in keeping with healthy options guidelines provided by the owner

  • Food service design

  • Equipment specification

  • Coordinate with architect for finish selections

  • Coordinate with owner for millwork fabrication and installation

  • Procure and install all equipment

Time to complete: Base building Design began February 2018 (part of new construction), installation completed in November 2019.


Case Study #4 – Renovation of Existing Space to New Offering

Description: Complete renovation of existing Steak n’ Shake to new format.

Project Scope: Design and implement a new look from an existing restaurant including, but not limited to new interior & exterior signage, cabinetery & flooring, plumbing, electrical and fire suppression.

Time to complete: Budget: $267k Construction and $69k Equipment.
Note: Also had to demobilize for 4 days due to Hurricane Idalia.

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