This 150 panel solar energy array will offset 20% of the restaurant’s power consumption each year of operation.
This article was written by and published in Contractor Magazine and can be viewed here in its original format. Copeland refused to let her new “normal” put limitations on her lifestyle. She lives in her own, one-story home in a redeveloping area of downtown Atlanta. The challenge lay in making Copeland’s home adaptive to her needs….
As you begin your commercial design project—whether it be a new restaurant design, a retail shopping center strip, a remodel of an existing business, or a hotel or office tower—one of the most important first steps is choosing the right commercial architect. Making a bad choice here could mean ending way over budget with a…
A Design Review Board (DRB) or Architectural Review Board (ARB) can impose an additional step in permitting new projects. Many of our retail and restaurant clients like to pursue new properties that provide the highest return on investment. While more affluent areas provide this, owners and their real estate partners need to be aware of…
MRP Design Group was recently approached to provide layout and design services for a beautiful new retail, restaurant, and fueling facility in Trinidad. The project which will be located on reclaimed property that was previously swamp area. Utilizing special technology the land will be loaded up with additional dirt which will compact and help remove…
MRP Design Group has been selected to provide prototype design and site specific permit, bid, and construction drawings for the Tin Drum Asiacafe concept. The concept, which started in Atlanta, Georgia, is an Asian restaurant concept that utilizes fresh ingredients cooked in a wok in front of waiting customers. The chain currently has 14 locations…
Aimee Copeland. You may not remember the name but you certainly remember her story. During the summer of 2012, this young woman’s brave battle against a flesh-eating bacteria caught the nation’s attention and captured our hearts. After doctors were forced to amputate her leg, foot and both hands, Aimee’s faith and resolve to overcome her…
Remodels are an important part of any restaurant owner’s long term business plan. At MRP Design Group we have been part of several remodel initiatives including: Taco Bell, Popeyes, Zaxby’s, Dunkin’ Donuts and now Wendy’s. The updates included in Wendy’s remodel plan are a far cry from their previous style including a fresher, modern exterior,…
The 2013 Zaxby’s conference was held this past month in Scottsdale, Arizona. While the hundreds of licensees and corporate Zaxby’s staff celebrated exceeding 1 billion dollars in revenue in a 12 month period for the first time, they did not look to be resting on their accomplishments. They presented information and resources to further their…
Airports serve as a showcase for tourism and business within their city. In a “transfer” airport like Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson it may be the only exposure a traveler has to our great city. It’s important to make a statement. Many airports are adding local flavor by signing deals with local restaurants to take dining beyond the…