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Why is interior design important for commercial spaces?

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Interior design plays a critical role in the success of commercial spaces. It not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of a place but also improves functionality, productivity, and overall customer satisfaction. In this blog, we’ll explore the various reasons why interior design is so important for commercial environments. Enhances Aesthetic Appeal A well-designed commercial space … Read More The post Why is interior design important for commercial spaces?

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Differentiation – Now defined

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

JANUARY 7, 2024

Differentiation is the process of distinguishing a product or entire offering from others, making it more attractive to a particular target market. This involves differentiating it from competitors’ products and standing out on the competitive landscape through unique positioning. In the business world, differentiation is the key to success. It’s the process of making your … Read More The post Differentiation – Now defined appeared first on Robert Ancill Restaurant Consultant.

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Home Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Designing the Future of Dining: Crafting Age-Friendly Restaurants with Renowned Designer Robert Ancill Robert Ancill has always had a passion for creativity and design which led him to the restaurant industry where he created and designed restaurant and food retail concepts. In 2006, Robert founded TNI Design, a high-energy innovative international design agency that provides … Read More The post Home Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The

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The Future of Restaurant Design

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

MAY 12, 2023

Robots are coming to a restaurant near you! How the hell do we design for that?! Turns out there are quite a few things you may not know about restaurant and hospitality design. Today’s guest, Robert Ancill, shares his insight on interior design and architecture for restaurants and hotels, ranging from the psychology of design … Read More The post The Future of Restaurant Design appeared first on Robert Ancill Restaurant Consultant.

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Robots in Restaurants: A Cost-Saving Revolution or Job Stealing End to Hospitality?

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

MAY 12, 2023

The future of automation technologies will play a significant role in restaurant automation strategy. However, the Jury is out on the emergence of robots in restaurants. Some individuals view them as a threat to jobs and the ever so important human element of hospitality, while others see them as a cost-saving revolution that will alleviate … Read More The post Robots in Restaurants: A Cost-Saving Revolution or Job Stealing End to Hospitality?

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Sizzler enlists Restaurant Design studio, TNI Design, for new look.

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

MARCH 3, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Calif., — Creative restaurant design studio, TNI Design, has been enlisted to redesign Sizzler locations around the country. TNI, an acronym for The Next Idea, has completed their pilot design for Sizzler’s Corona, California location. It serves as the new remodel other locations will undergo over the next few years. “In partnership with … Read More The post Sizzler enlists Restaurant Design studio, TNI Design, for new look. appeared first on Robert Ancill Restaurant Con

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The Future of Restaurant Design with Robert Ancill

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

MARCH 7, 2023

Robert Ancill, the CEO and Creative Officer of TNI Design, an architecture and design agency based in Los Angeles joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guests Robert Ancill discuss the following: Can you tell the audience a little about your entrepreneurial background and the formation of TNI Design? Were you always entrepreneurial? … Read More The post The Future of Restaurant Design with Robert Ancill appeared first on Robert Ancill Restaurant Consultant.

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Sizzler enlists Restaurant Design studio, TNI Design, for new look.

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

MARCH 3, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Calif., — Creative restaurant design studio, TNI Design, has been enlisted to redesign Sizzler locations around the country. TNI, an acronym for The Next Idea, has completed their pilot design for Sizzler’s Corona, California location. It serves as the new remodel other locations will undergo over the next few years. “In partnership with … Read More The post Sizzler enlists Restaurant Design studio, TNI Design, for new look. appeared first on Robert Ancill Restaurant Con

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Proteins ride the roller coaster

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

MARCH 1, 2023

Cost volatility and plant-based alternatives reshape restaurant The protein category has been, well, put through the meat grinder for the last three years. From fire sales of steak and seafood inventory at the start of the pandemic to soaring demand for chicken wings that fueled shortages and a surge in costs to the ups and … Read More The post Proteins ride the roller coaster appeared first on Robert Ancill Restaurant Consultant.

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Restaurant Interior Design Sustainability Trends 2023

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

JANUARY 26, 2023

This is the year that sustainability and social consciousness in new restaurant design and construction will engage the industry. With an increased awareness of their impact on the environment, customers are actively looking for restaurants that demonstrate sustainable solutions to global issues more than ever before. Restaurants and cafes will begin to advertise at scale … Read More The post Restaurant Interior Design Sustainability Trends 2023 appeared first on Robert Ancill Restaurant C

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Restaurant Interior Design Sustainability Trends 2023

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

JANUARY 15, 2023

2023 is the year that sustainability and social consciousness in new restaurant design and construction will engage the industry. With an increased awareness of their impact on the environment, customers are actively looking for restaurants that demonstrate sustainable solutions to global issues more than ever before. Restaurants and cafes will begin to advertise at scale … Read More.

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RESTAURANT FRANCHISE

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

DECEMBER 4, 2022

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RESTAURANT INTERIOR DESIGN

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

DECEMBER 4, 2022

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Updating Your Home to Support Relaxation and Remote Work

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Updating your home to make it more relaxing while ensuring it’s still a good place for remote work seems challenging initially. That’s especially true if you tend to have an always-on mentality when your workplace is only a few steps away. However, it’s possible to make your home both a haven and a productive workplace with the … Read More. The post Updating Your Home to Support Relaxation and Remote Work appeared first on Robert Ancill Restaurant Consultant.

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Amino Farmacy Opens PRESS RELEASE

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

JULY 19, 2022

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Guaranteed Service, Quality, Schedule, and Creativity E112

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

JULY 7, 2022

The Tycoons welcomed Robert Ancill, CEO of TNI Design, to the show. Robert’s story is a true testament to being adaptable to change. One of his favorite quotes is by Richard Branson, “If someone offers you a job, take it and figure it out later.” He likes the challenge of identifying problems and creating solutions. … Read More. The post Guaranteed Service, Quality, Schedule, and Creativity E112 appeared first on Robert Ancill Restaurant Consultant.

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Exploring Life & Business with Robert Ancill of TNI Design

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

JUNE 15, 2022

Today we’d like to introduce you to Robert Ancill. Hi Robert, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself. TNI Design was originally the interior design department of The Next Idea Restaurant Consultancy, (an International concept development agency specializing in restaurants, hotels and cafes). Our clients were so impressed … Read More.

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Lifestream video analytics tool

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

JUNE 2, 2022

Lifestream is a powerful and intuitive video analytics business that provides unique, and never before available, insights for restaurants and food and beverage operations to optimize operations and identify data-based customer behavior analytics. Lifestream is a highly effective solution for measuring true guest satisfaction, keeping track of speed of service, assessing how staffing levels … Read More.

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Site Surveys & As Built Drawings

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

JANUARY 12, 2022

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New design Ideas from TNI Design

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

AUGUST 23, 2021

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Sustainable Design and New Materials For Restaurants

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

AUGUST 14, 2021

Our focus at TNI Design is not just about sustainability. We were one of the first Design and Architecture firms to use Hemp-based construction materials and furniture. For example, in our design for Phood Farmacy, we used hemp wood for the wall and counter finishes (the equivalent of 5 trees if we used a wood … Read More. The post Sustainable Design and New Materials For Restaurants appeared first on Robert Ancill Restaurant Consultant.

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Sustainable Design and New Materials

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

AUGUST 14, 2021

Our focus at TNI Design is not just about sustainability. We were one of the first Design and Architecture firms to use Hemp-based construction materials and furniture. For example, in our design for Phood Farmacy, we used hemp wood for the wall and counter finishes (the equivalent of 5 trees if we used a wood … Read More. The post Sustainable Design and New Materials appeared first on Robert Ancill Restaurant Consultant.

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Sustainable Construction in Restaurants

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

AUGUST 14, 2021

TNI Design is always looking for sustainable materials to use in its designs. As a substitute to wood, palm, another under-valued and little understood material. Examples can be found at: [link] TNI design is specifying Palm Theory products in many of its new commercial and residential projects. #sustainablematerials #sustainableinteriordesign #newdesignideas #palmtheory.

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Sustainable Construction in Restaurants

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

AUGUST 14, 2021

Hemcrete® is a bio-composite building material made from hemp shiv (the woody core of industrial hemp) and a lime based binder called Tradical® HB. TNI Design is exploring new ways to use Hemcrete in restaurant design. This is an exploration design with one of our favorite clients, using hemcrete as wall finish instead of gypsum board, and … Read More.

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Sustainable Construction in Restaurants

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

AUGUST 14, 2021

TNI Design recommends smart glass products. This glass dynamically changes tint in response to the sun to provide unobstructed exterior views and enhanced interior comfort. The products provide daylight control, glare, and energy use without the need for traditional solutions, like blinds, shades or Low-E glass. This new product has been specified in office and … Read More.

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Plant Power opens in Sacramento, California

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

JUNE 14, 2021

Plant Power opens in Sacramento, California Can we just talk about the new Plant Power in Sacramento – just opened on R street, best Vegan fast food in US in my opinion. (Design looks great too ) #plantpower #veganfood #tnidesign. The post Plant Power opens in Sacramento, California appeared first on Robert Ancill Restaurant Consultant.

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Robert Ancill – CEO The Next Idea

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Robert Ancill – CEO The Next Idea Always creating and always learning Robert Ancill, the CEO of the Next Idea group is a leading figure in the hospitality and interior design industries. An authority of emerging food trends, foodservice, and design, Robert is well known as one of America’s leading Global Food and Restaurant Consultants. … Read More.

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The 5 Biggest Concerns of Every Restaurant Owner Post COVID-19

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

JUNE 17, 2020

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We Must Be Better Than This

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

JUNE 3, 2020

I remember learning in horror about the holocaust when I was growing up. While I was never able to understand the depth of the unimaginable terror, I was even less able to understand how no-one spoke up. Yes, during history’s darkest time, there were many acts of heroism, where individuals put their lives at serious … Read More. The post We Must Be Better Than This appeared first on Robert Ancill Restaurant Consultant.

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TNI Safety Dividers during COVID-19

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

MAY 13, 2020

Restaurants are considered high risk for the spread of COVID-19 due to the close proximity of tables and chairs The solution is the new TNI Safety system The TNI Safety COVID-19 protective system allows restaurants to operate without the need to remove essential seats or tables Standard sizes and custom cut panels available to fit … Read More.

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How Bad Is It?

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

APRIL 24, 2020

First and foremost, let’s be clear: there will be a recovery. The world is not coming to an end, there will be no doomsday, and life will go on. Just like nature, the economy will find a way. So, to those individuals who bought van loads of toilet paper: the chances are that you will … Read More. The post How Bad Is It? appeared first on Robert Ancill Restaurant Consultant.

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