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restaurant designs, while also adding new asset options that better meet the needs of guests in new trade areas. For Perkins, we created a new, smaller mainline asset in the 3000-to-4000 square foot range, which is better suited for franchisees seeking to open Perkins locations in suburban areas across the US. We also introduced a new fast-casual concept, Perkins Griddle & Go. This 1500-to- 2000 square feet restaurant focuses on offpremise dining with a tailored condensed menu that distinguishes it from traditional Perkins locations and features innovative technology such as digital menu boards and kiosk ordering, along with an elevated selection of beverages.
“ For Huddle House, the revamp entailed introducing a revitalized small-town asset that preserves the welcoming atmosphere of a classic diner, featuring counter seating and an open cook line, while enhancing the experience with updated interiors and exteriors, as well as more off-premise options like drive-thrus where available. Moreover, we have created a new Huddle House Express model, ranging from 1000- to-1500 square feet, which can operate with or without seating, and includes a drive-thru and walk-up window. This is formatted like a quick-service restaurant( QSR), offering a condensed menu that focuses on off-premise dining. We are also testing an elevated beverage range and a soft-serve platform for this model. Our view is that this new and contemporary diner will enable Huddle House to expand beyond small rural communities into suburban and urban markets. By introducing both Griddle & Go and Huddle House Express, we aim to extend the relevance of our iconic family
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