These QSR design innovations range from modernist bakery interiors to experiential ice cream shops. Bake by architecture studio 07Beach is a standout that marries monochromatic and neon accents seamlessly. The minimalist Japanese pastry shop is located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and consists of cool concrete finishes throughout along with vivid yellow signage.
Another standout is mega ice-cream chain Baskin-Robbins' new 'Moments' ice cream shop concept which opened its doors in Fresno, California. The revamped shop format boasts a Millennial-minded aesthetic that is social media-friendly and will be launched at various locations across the United States later this year.
Other notable examples include Taco Bell's unique brand activation at San Diego's Comic-Con which was a recreation of the restaurant concept featured in popular film Demolition Man -- a cult classic that recently celebrated its 25th anniversary.
20 QSR Design Innovations
From Modernist Bakery Interiors to Experiential Ice Cream Shops:
Jana Pijak — Jan 10, 2019 — Art & Design
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All-Chocolate Pizzeria Pop-Ups
Cioccolato's Serves Chocolate Pizza in a Restaurant Made Out of It
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Experiential Coffee Chain Roasteries
The Starbucks Roastery in Seattle Offers Guests an Adventure
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Modernist Japanese Bakeries
This 07Beach Interior Project Boasts Conceptual Pastry Displays
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Experiential Ice Cream Shops
Baskin-Robbins Unveiled a Next-Gen 'Moments' Ice Cream Shop Design
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Modernized QSR Restaurant Locations
This Chicago McDonald's Location is Airy and Futuristic
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Homey Cafe Interior Designs
Amit Studio Uses a Splash of Pink for the Interior of a Tel Aviv Cafe
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Energy-Efficient QSR Restaurants
This Small-Format Wendy's Restaurant Design Reduces Energy Use
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Open-Frame Coffee Shops
Uniuni Coffee's Unique Cafe Design Has a "Stage" and "Backstage" Area
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Cheerful Lemony Cafe Interiors
Lucas y Hernández-Gill's Choice of Colors Evoke a Bright Cafe Space
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Retro Vegan Burger Bars
Flower Burger Sets Itself Apart as "Italy's First Gourmet Veganburgheria"
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Nostalgic Pizza Bars
The Design of 'Pozza' Channels a 90s Vibe with a Modern Twist
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Futuristic Fast-Food Installations
The Futuristic Taco Bell From Demolition Man Was Seen at SDCC
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Classic American Diner Redesigns
The Overeasy Diner in Singapore Underwent an Extensive Renovation
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Red-Accented Retro-Themed Diners
Sella Concept Creates a Laid-Back Atmosphere for Piraña
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Nostalgic Lunchbox Diners
Woody's Lunch Box is a Brand New Restaurant Inside Toy Story Land
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Cow Pattern Pop-Ups
'Milkland' Spotlights Milk Products from Japan's Hokkaido Prefecture
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Space Arcade Pizza Restaurants
Disneyland is Opening a Real-Life Toy Story Pizza Planet
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Spooky QSR Makeovers
The McDonald’s Trick. Treat. Win! is Being Celebrated with Freaky Decor
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Serene Underground Cafes
Toronto's Early Bird Cafe Offers an Alternative to Grab-and-Go Culture
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Remixed QSR Meal Menus
The McDonald's Remix Menu Offers New Takes on Classic Items
Mixologist-Crafted Beverage Creations
PepsiCo will Host a 'DRIPS by Pepsi' Pop-Up in New York
Time-Stamped Dietary Items
Cycle.me Unveils 7-Eleven Limited Edition Food Products
Candy Brand Ice Creams
The Baskin-Robbins Chocolate Candy Line Was Created with Frankford Candy
Expansive Gamer Treat Menus
The Baskin-Robbins Super Mario Menu is Arriving in Japan
Multisensory French Fry Pop-Ups
The McCain Happy Frydays Café Shares an Over-the-Top Menu
Robotic Restaurant Technology Upgrades
Happy Joe's is Bringing Robotics and AI to its Dining Room
Stress-Relieving Snack Booths
I Scream for Yasso Rewards People for Releasing Frustration
Multi-Layer Frozen Bites
Jars By Dani's Bites Share a Variety of Flavors in an Ice Cube-Like Tray
AI-Powered Bakery Pop-Ups
The Betty Crocker Dream Bake Studio Beats "Baker's Block" with AI
Minimalist QSR Packaging Designs
This Updated McDonald’s Japan Packaging Includes 70 Updates
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
McDonald’s CosMc’s Concept Officially Opens in Texas
Celebratory Soda Diners
The 125 Pepsi Diner Revisits Iconic Creations of the Last Century
Coffin-Shaped Ice Cream Tubs
The Alchemist by JDO Satisfies Consumers' Desire for the Unexpected
Frozen Candy-Inspired Ice Pops
Mega Push Pop Ice is Headed to Convenience Stores in the UK
2000s-Inspired Frozen Treats
Dairy Queen and Ashlee Simpson-Ross are Celebrating a Classic Flavor
Convenient Store-Themed Pop-Ups
Lee Kum Kee Showcased its Ingredients with Retro Flare
Vibrant Snack Packaging Designs
Cooper Street Snacks Has Unveiled a New Packaging Design
Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream
Baskin-robbins Just Added Mexican Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream
Cookie Re-Branding Makeovers
BrandMe Gives Lotus Bakeries a New Visual Branding
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Retro 70s-Style Cafe Designs
YSG Adds a Vintage Touch to the Superfreak Cafe in Sydney
Beer-Inspired Ice Creams
Salt & Straw Created the The Brewers Series with Five Craft Breweries
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Comedy-Inspired Ice Creams
Baskin-Robbins Just Added a New If Movie Menu for Spring
QSR-Inspired Nail Kits
Nails Inc Introduces its Collaborative McDonald's Collection
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Spaciously Modern City Cafes
BRANDOR COFFEE Opens a Minimalist Coffee Shop in Toronto
Experiential Chocolate Events
Ghirardelli's Sampling Experience in Toronto Offers Indulgent Treats
Consumer-Driven Cafe Menus
The New Costa Coffee Menu Has Hot Milkshakes and More
Ice Cream-Inspired Candy Bars
These Nestlé Sharing Bags Come in Four Flavor Options
Retro Japanese-Inspired Cafe Designs
Sarah Carpenter Creates the Postcard Bakery Design in NYC
Coast-Inspired Ice Creams
Baskin-Robbins Beach Day Ice Cream is Back for Summer
Cheeseboard-Inspired Ice Creams
Baskin-Robbins' Brie My Guest Combines Brie and Burrata Flavors
Animated Fish Cafes
The Hangyodon Theme Cafe in Japan will Present Summer Offerings
Taco-Themed Dorm Makeovers
Taco Bell's Tacommodation Initiative Restyled a Student Flat
Beaded Ice Cream Cups
Mini Melts' New Look Highlights Fun Frozen Novelties
Halloween-Themed QSR Shakes
The Sonic Trick or Treat Blasts are Back with New Recipes
Protein Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Premier Protein Will Activate a Scoop Shop in NYC
Comforting QSR Winter Menus
The Latest SONIC Drive-In Winter Menu Arrives November 4
Monster-Themed Ice Creams
The Baskin-Robbins Okashina Okashina Halloween Celebration is Spooky
Culinary Pop-Up Experiences
The RC Show's Pop-Up Experience is an Adventure for the Taste Buds
Hydration-Branded Ice Cream Trucks
Liquid I.VV.® Debuts Its Ice Cream Truck Tour
Retro QSR Menus
The Taco Bell Decades Menu Revisits Favorites from Past Decades
Immersive Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso Canada Has Launched a New Boutique in Montreal
Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs
Gensler Reimagines the Accenture Office Space in Chicago
Monstrous Anime Frozen Treats
These Baskin Robbins x Pokémon Treats are Packed with Flavor
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Youthful Restaurant Interiors
Design Next Agency Created the Xi’an Famous Foods Interior
Tiny Chef Dining Concepts
The JW Marriott Edmonton Ice District Has Introduced Le Petit Chef
Moody-Themed Office Lounges
Sella Concept Designs the New Office Lounge Spot for DICE
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Ice Cream-Inspired Macarons
Baskin-Robbins Macarons are Arriving in Japan in Two Flavors
Icy Heart-Shaped Desserts
The Baskin-Robbins Crazy for You Cake is Romantically Delicious
Exciting Ice Cream Collaborations
Ida Nelson Collaborates with the Museum of Ice Cream in Chicago
Floral Springtime Ice Creams
The Baskin-Robbins 31 Enjoy Spring Promotion is Launching in Japan
Cake-Inspired Ice Creams
German Chocolate Cake Ice Cream is Coming to Baskin-Robbins
Ice Cream-Resembling Lamps
Crème Atelier Designs the Soft Serve Lamp Lighting Design
Multi-Sensory Ice Pops
Bomb Pop Extremes Start Off Sour or Spicy and Transition to Sweet
Automated Ice Cream Restaurants
The ColdSnap Will Be Offered in Restaurants in the Near Future
Popsicle-Inspired Ice Creams
Market District is Adding New Rockin’ Pop Ice and Soda This Summer
Pop-Up Plant-Based Food Stalls
This Impossible Foods Foodservice Concept is at XMarket in Chicago
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Expansive Tex-Mex QSR Menus
These New Taco Bell Menu Items are Arriving for 2024
Craveable Frozen QSR Meals
Taco Bell at Home Cravings Kits Help Fans Make Menu Classics at Home
AI-Powered Gelato Packaging
Sweet Cheeks Partners with Bravo to Debut Gelatos with AI Packaging
Cake-Flavored Frozen QSR Treats
These Burger King Red Velvet Treats are Arriving in Canada
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Savory-Sweet Dessert Bagels
Museum of Ice Cream & Ess-A-Bagel Collaborated on an Ice-A-Bagel
Ice Cream Charm Necklaces
Baskin-Robbins Created Ice Cream Charm Jewelry with Susan Alexandra
Engaging Branded Pop-Up Kitchens
SOWN Celebrated the Launch of Its Oat Cold Foaming Cream
Early Retirement Communities
The Cantinas by Taco Bell Invites Young Adults to Live Like Retirees
Minimally Designed Revamped Restaurants
Akran Fahmi Redesigns the Etch Restaurant in Hove
Ready-to-Eat Retailer Snacks
These New 7-Eleven Menu Items are Arriving This Summer
Collaboration Soda Dessert Promotions
Baskin-Robbins and Pepsi are Offering Free Floats for a Year
Anime-Collaborative QSR Menus
McDonald's Japan Joins Kiki's Delivery Service on New Burgers
Nostalgic Health-Conscious Snacks
Lexington Bakes Has Refreshed Its Product Offerings
Cartoon-Themed Pop-Up Eateries
This Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe is a San Diego Exclusive Event
Chef-Crafted Mexican Wraps
Taco Bell's TBX Culinary Collaboration Remixed the Crunchwrap Supreme
Four-Cheese Ice Creams
Baskin-Robbins Japan's Quattro Formaggi Ice Cream Layers Cheese Flavors
Tropical Fruity Ice Creams
Baskin-Robbins Just Added a New Tropical Ticket Ice Cream for Summer
Glowing Chicken Restaurant Designs
Preen Inc Designs the Dino's Famous Chicken Restaurant
Sustainable QSR Dessert Packaging
McDonald's Creates Eco-Friendly McFlurry Packaging
Ice Cream-Flavored Iced Coffees
These New Drinks from Victor Allen’s Coffee Come in Two Flavors
Cake-Flavored QSR Ice Creams
The Dairy Queen Confetti Cake Dipped Cone Updates a Classic Treat
Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces
Chef's Hall Offers Multiple High Quality Restaurants Under One Roof
Interactive Frozen Dessert Trucks
Kona Ice to Offer a Tropical-Themed Shaved Ice Truck in L.A.
Soft Swirled Dessert Pints
Blue Bunny Twist Pints Bring the Soft Serve Experience Home
Food Court Footwear Shops
Skechers' Food Spot Drives Foot Traffic to the Footwear Store
Drive-In Chains Drink Expansions
Sonic's New Line Flavorista Favorties Boasts Six Flavors
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
Youth-Focused Pretzel Store Concepts
Wetzel's Pretzels Launches a New Store Concept Called Twisted
Brutalist-Inspired Serene Restaurants
Future Simple Studio Reimagines the Sushibox Establishment
Porcelain-Evoked Cafe Aesthetics
Cafe Ginori at Bergdorf Goodman is an Avant-Garde Experience
Fine-Dining Bakery Bistros
Bistro Greggs Offers an Elevated Experience from the Bakery Chain
Delectable Rotating Dessert Menus
Crumbl Unveils a New Dessert Menu to Complement its Cookies
Hawaiian-Inspired QSR Menus
McDonald's Japan Debuts Limited-Edition Hawaiian Items
Restaurant-Style At-Home Tacos
Taco Bell Launches the New Craving Kits for At-Home Taco Night
Modern Gray-Brick Restaurants
Nin Hao Incorporates Chinese Elements into its Interior Design
Cost-Conscious Frozen Treats
Tesco Summer Edition Ice Creams are High-Quality and Accessible
Dynamic Cafe Menu Additions
Costa Coffee Unveils the New Plant-Based Menus and Hot Milkshakes
Extra Indulgent Ice Cream Bars
Perry's Ice Cream Makes Super-Premium, Portion-Controlled Treats
Retro Ice Cream Menus
Cold Stone is Serving Up Nostalgic Treats Like the New Orange Cream Float
QSR Ice Cream Sandwiches
Subway Canada Has Just Debuted a New Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich
Artisan Chocolatier Ice Creams
Salt & Straw Chocolatiers Series Ice Creams Come in Five Flavors
Sweet-and-Sour Ice Pops
Bomb Pop Launches the 'Extremes' Line Starring Three Fruity Flavors
Revived Decade-Themed QSR Menus
This New Taco Bell Menu Has Five Nostalgic Offerings
Brownie-Inspired QSR Shakes
These Burger King Shakes Come in Two Dessert-Like Flavors
Casual Pizzeria Marketing
UK Pizza Chain PizzaExpress Undergoes Design Update
Endangered Ice Cream Trucks
Climate Basecamp's Save the Flavors Brings Awareness to Climate Change
Whimsical Chocolate-Inspired Experiences
Hershey's Chocolate World is Rolling Out Summer Offerings
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Seasonal Street Food-Inspired Menus
Taco Cabana Street Food Fest Features Ample Food and Drink
Retailer Bakery Product Expansions
These New One Stop Lines are Perfect for Picnics and Sharing
German Ambiance Bakery Designs
Plantea Estudio Completes the Interiors of Acid Bakery
Modern Sichuan Restaurant Designs
Jialun Xiong Designs the New Sichuan Impression Location
Frozen QSR-Backed Chillers
Taco Bell Debuts the Coffee and Churro Chillers in California
Juxtaposing Finnish Design-Themed Cafes
Yatofu Taps Local Craftspeople to Design the El Fant Café
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
Compact Vibrant Thai Eateries
Weiszblüth & Brown Designed the Holy Basil Market in LA
Vibrantly Designed Confectionary Office
IFG Designs the New Ritter Sport Schokozentrale Office
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Artisan Summertime Cafe Drinks
White Bison Coffee Announced New Drinks Just in Time for Summer
Minimal Interior Sushi Restaurants
Future Simple Studio Designs the Sushibox Restaurant in Canada
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Taco QSR Expansions
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Set to Expand in Nevada with 20-Restaurant Agreement
Expansive Dessert Menus
St. Louis Bar & Grill x Sweet Jesus will Offer Dine-In Frozen Treats
Christmas Treat Ice Creams
Baskin-Robbins Peanut Butter Blossom Ice Cream Celebrates the New Year
Free-From NYC Frozen Desserts
The Urban Dessert Lab Summer Menu Has Four New Items
Indian Cuisine-Inspired QSR Menus
The Taco Bell Desi Menu is Arriving in India
Vibrant German Good Courts
Studio Aisslinger Designed the Le Big TamTam Food Court
Elevated Boardwalk Fare
Snackville Brings Reimagined Culinary Concepts to Santa Monica Pier
Flexible Kitchen Rental Options
Maker Kitchens Teams Up with Blt Kitchens on Flexible Rentals
Mid-Century Modern Restaurants
Michael Hsu Office of Architecture Designs the Balboa Surf Club
Miami Mexican Eateries
Chateau ZZ Boasts Stunning Interiors by Maximalist Designer Ken Fulk
Game-Inspired Ice Cream Flavors
Square Enix Unveils a New Dessert Collaboration with Tsun Scoops
Gourmet Pancake Stack Menus
Sunny Street Café Has Unveiled Its New Fancy Pancake Menu