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Why Restaurant Kitchen Design Drives Profitability

Lucas and Luna explore how restaurant kitchen layout directly impacts profitability, using the example of a 50-seat Italian spot in Chicago that redesigned its line and cut ticket times by 40 percent. They break down the specific design choices—like reach-in refrigerators versus walk-ins, cookline flow, and dish pit placement—that can save a mid-size independent operator 60 to 90 thousand dollars a year. The episode also touches on why the National Restaurant Association now includes kitchen efficiency in its operations certification program. A practical deep dive for anyone running a food…

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