Five Casual Dining Design Trends Worth Replicating

3 Min Read By ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Linda DiProperzio

While restaurants saw sales plummet during the height of the pandemic, Americans proved how much they were looking forward to dining out again once vaccination rates rose and positive COVID cases started to fall. By July 2021, OpenTable reported that reservations had returned to normal after plunging by two-thirds during the pandemic. 

And things are only looking up for the industry. According to recent data from Morning Consult, 75 percent of U.S. adults said they are comfortable going out to eat at a restaurant. If you happen to own a casual dining establishment, it’s even better: The global fast casual restaurants market is expected to grow by $186.27 billion during 2022-2026.

Looking for some ideas to help your casual dining establishment thrive? Here are five design trends you should consider using in your own location to boost sales.

Comfort and Color Are Crucial Although people are ready to dine out again, they also became accustomed to eating in the comfort of their…