Since its inception in 1984, Culver’s quickly became a household name throughout the Midwest, spreading its roots across every corner of the U.S. Boasting a reputation for “butcher quality beef” and “real Wisconsin cheese,” Culver’s has surpassed most of its competition, ranking as the nation’s second-favorite burger chain according to Restaurant Business. As is universal…
Our project list in 2017 was diverse, from hotels to travel centers and medical offices to assisted living facilities. Oh, and restaurants, lots of restaurants.
Over the past 10 years, we have been honored to work directly with the Zaxby’s team to design over 230 of their 801 locations.
In the fast-paced food service industry, restaurants are born, and then they die, sometimes at lightning speed. The savvy entrepreneur wanting to open a new eatery faces an uphill battle. According to one study, 60 percent of restaurants close or change ownership within the first year of business, and 80 percent fail within five years….
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…
As we start laying the groundwork for 2017, it is natural, and fun, to reflect on the year we are putting in the books. 2016 brought in several exciting, creative projects with new clients as well as continued work with many of our long-time concepts. Here is a look back at a few of the…
2015 has come and gone and what a year it was. Along with continued work with many of our long-time clients we were challenged to design several eclectic projects. Here’s a look back at a few of the exciting, innovative, challenging projects that kept us busy in 2015. Our Most Unique Convenience Store Yet At MRP…
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…