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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Whimsical Summer Ice Creams
Graeter's Launched Five Limited-Edition Seasonal Ice Cream Flavors
Artisanal Ice Cream Tacos
The Salt & Straw x Taco Bell The Tacolate is Sweet and Crunchy
Chef-Crafted Ice Creams
The Chef Series by Salt & Straw Plays with Novel Flavor Pairings
Marshmallow-Wrapped Ice Cream Bites
An Iconic Treat Inspired Serendipity Ice Cream Bites
Minimal Coffee Interiors
Blue Bottle Coffee Shinsaibashi Osaka Uses a Calm Material-Focused Design
Nostalgic 2000s QSR Menus
Taco Bell Rewinds the Clock with its 'Decades Y2K Menu'
Dessert-Inspired Ice Creams
These Häagen-Dazs Limited-Edition Ice Cream Flavors are Artisanal
Summer-Ready QSR Menus
Tim Hortons U.S. Debuts New Cold Drinks and Soccer-Themed Merch
Better-For-You Snack Packaging Redesigns
Quinn Snacks Boasts a Comprehensive Packaging Redesign
Romantically Playful QSR Menus
Dunkin’ Drops a Valentine’s Day Lineup
Collectible Treat Pop-Ups
The KIND Frozen Bar Enticed Visitors with Free Snacks & Labubus
Therapy-Inspired Retail Concepts
Okamura Reimagines Retail Therapy with the Kimochi Kiosk in 2025
Vegetal Ice Cream Collections
The Farmer's Market Series by Salt & Straw Has Fresh-Picked Flavors
Asian-Influenced Ice Creams
Sabai Creamery Makes Flavors Like Pandan Coconut & Vietnamese Coffee
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Fan-Created Menu Items
Creative Customer Orders Inspired the Taco Bell Fan Style Menu
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
Curated Store Concepts
A New Target Soho Store Opens in New York with Design-First Looks
Decadent Ice Cream Treats
Baskin-Robbins Reprises its Dubai Chocolate Ice Cream Line
Bakery-Style Bodycare Pop-Ups
The Joonbyrd Joy Bakehouse Shares Treats & Product Samples
Artisanal Ice Cream Pop-Ups
HYPE Chocolate Brings Flavor to Fairmont Waterfront’s ARC Restaurant
Eclectic Bistro Designs
Luke Edward Hall Designs Deux Gares Express Café with British-French Flair
Japanese-Themed Bodega Meals
The Bessou Snack Shop Prepares Japanese Classics Like a NYC Bodega
All-Day Korean Bakeries
Paris Baguette Features 24-Hour Bakery Stores in Korea
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Ice Cream Boardwalk Pop-Ups
Jo Malone London Unveils the Raspberry Ripple Pop-Up on the South Bank
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Summertime Anime Ice Creams
The Latest Baskin-Robbins Japan Pokémon Range Arrives for Summer
Flavor Mashup Snacks
Mad Genius Snack Lab Makes Globally Inspired Bites for Gen Z & Millennials
Festive Snack Packaging Designs
Kellanova Debuts Its Seasonal Assortment of Snacks
QSR Brand Coffeehouses
The Daybright Coffee & Refreshment Concept Was Announced by Chik-fil-A
Ice Cream Branding Initiatives
Carvel® Ice Cream Cakes Boasts a New Visual Brand Design
Industrial-Inspired Brand Events
Reitmans Reimagined its Distribution Centre for a Curated Event
Consumer-Focused Packaging Strategies
Hershey's Unveils Elevated Packaging at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Summer-Inspired Japanese Snack Collections
TokyoTreat Minimart Has Launched a Special Summer Line
Artisan-Style Ice Cream Bars
The Tillamook Ice Cream Bars Come in Four Flavors
Jet-Black Ice Creams
Jeni's and Cj Hendry Created OPAQUE to Explore Flavor and Color
Bread Service Counters
The Bread Club brings Parisian market cues to Dallas
Design Food Exhibitions
IKEA's Food for Thought Exhibition in Milan Explores Cooking Rituals
Experiential Fast Food Collaborations
Popeyes Turned Chicken Tenders Into a Music Venue Experience
Nostalgic Biy Milkshakes
f’real Partners with Good Humor to Launch a Customizable Beverage
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Minty Modern Cafes
StudioAC Designs a Stunning Coffee Establishment in Toronto
Artistically Expressive Multi-Brand Stores
Sanjay Puri Architects Has Redefined Retail Design
Campfire Ice Cream Collections
The Breyers Campfire Collection Chills a Summertime Treat
Soviet-Inspired Café Interiors
Aqqu Café by AT Interiors References Soviet-Era Architectural Forms
Modern Ultra-Luxury Kitchen Concepts
SKS Shared Its Vision for the Ultimate Luxury Kitchen at KBIS
Chocolatey Mexican QSR Drinks
The Taco Bell Cream Chiller is Exclusive to the Live Más Café
Blueberry-Themed Ice Cream Ranges
Häagen-Dazs Shops Summer Blueberry Collection Has Three Treats
Dubai-Style Ice Cream Creations
A Viral Treat Inspired Baskin-Robbins' Dubai Chocolate Collection
Honest Sustainability-Focused Installations
Temple (The Last Cheeseburger) is Thought-Provoking
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Ready-to-Bake Artisan Pizzas
The PizzaExpress Specials Range Has Four Recipe Options
Gastronomic Boutique Cafes
Blue Box Café by Natsuko Shoji Blends Heritage with Culinary Artistry
Consumer-Driven Grocery Stores
The Waitrose Home of Food Lovers Concept Store is in Newbury
In-Restaurant Café Concepts
The Live Más Café Serves Craveable Specialty Drinks
Nostalgic Restaurant Ice Creams
Jeni's Ice Cream Spring Collection is Arriving with Three Flavors
Nostalgic Summer Ice Creams
Jeni's Super Fun Times Collection Captures the Essence of the Season
Modern Korean Fast-Casual Concepts
Model Practice Delivers a Space for Korean QSR Sopo
Artisanal Ice Cream Bars
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Bars are Debuting in Five New Flavors
Chic Avant-Garde Restaurant Interiors
Estereotomia Architects Designs Masahouse
Experiential Cookie Chains
Insomnia Cookies Combines Desserts With Entertainment Tie-Ins
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Italian-Inspired Restaurant Designs
il Bracco Has Modern Materials with Nod to Italian Hospitality
Modernist Art-Deco Cafés
The Watchhouse Café Brings Modernist Warmth to New York’s Iconic Tower
Swirl-Textured Ice Creams
Breyers Introduced its 'Sundae Swirls' Lineup
Plant-Based Dessert Expansions
Over the Moo Emphasizes Indulgence & Health-Conscious Recipes
Ice Cream Popsicle Campaigns
Häagen Dazs’ Devoured Campaign Sparks Craving Through Absence
Sleek Home Appliance Exhibits
LG Electronics Opens the High-End SKS Chicago Showroom
Extravagant Qsr Menu Reveals
Taco Bell Debuts 2026 Menu Roadmap with Live Más LIVE
Burger-Style Frozen Novelties
The Frosty Burger Serves Chicken Ice Cream in an Encrusted Patty
Experiential Donut Franchises
Fractured Prune Targets Coastal Markets with Custom Donut Shops
Italian Ice Cream Bars
Balconi is Launching New Italian Cake Bars in the U.K.
Jet Black Dessert Concept
An OPAQUE ice cream collaboration is turning flavor into art
Bakery-Inspired Chocolate Products
Nestlé Confectionery Announced a New Series of Treats
Icy QSR Dessert Menus
The Dairy Queen Holiday Menu Introduces New and Returning Treats
All-American Ice Creams
Kroger Launched Limited-Time Flavors Inspired by Iconic Moments
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Sensory Recalibration Desserts
Opaque Ice Cream Strips Color to Focus on Depth of Flavor & Texture
Retro Dessert Menu Offerings
Bakery79 Launches The Summer of 79 Menu
Elevated Nostalgic Desserts
Happy Ice Brings Natural Italian Ice Creations to Disneyland
Conceptual Fine Dining Experiences
Levi Lu Taps the Japanese Aesthetic Principle of Mono No Aware
Aesthetically Pleasing Bakery Interiors
URBANJOBS Completes the Design for ORIGAMI
Region-Specific Pizza Campaigns
Emmy Squared Pizza Launches Regionally Inspired Pizzas in the US
Pizza-Inspired Ice Creams
Amazing Ice Cream's Sweet’zza is Packaged Like Deep-Dish Pie
Classically-Inspired Ice Cream Sandwiches
These FatBoy Ice Cream Sandwiches Come in Three Options
Actress-Approved Ice Cream Menus
The Baskin-Robbins Sweet on Sydney Menu is Arriving for Summer
Quick-Serve Bakery Retail Shops
Bitesize Greggs Offers Quick, Convenient Snacks and Drinks
Nostalgic Bakery-Inspired Ice Creams
These Ben & Jerry’s Bakery Ice Creams Come in Two Flavors
Ice Cream-Branded ASMR Studios
Magnum Canada's ASMR Studio is Unique and Experiential
Glossy Ceramic-Pillared Restaurant Designs
North End Design Creates the Town Restaurant
Globally Inspired Pastries
Starbucks Launched the Dubai Chocolate Bite and More
Boutique Grocery Designs
The Meadow Lane Store Introduces a Refined Retail Concept in Tribeca
Culturally Immersive Dining Experiences
D'Art Design is Transforming India's Dining Sector
Custard-Themed Restaurant Tours
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Runs a Summer Custard Tour
Upgraded Experiential Museum Experiences
Museum of Ice Cream Undergoes Significant Renovations
Retail Design Landmarks
D14.2 Concept Store in Oslo Rethinks the Shopping Experience
Gourmet Chocolate Stores
Ghirardelli Expands in California with a Storefront in Santa Barbara
Greek-Inspired Bakery Packagings
The Daily Greek Packaging Rebranded by A.S. Strategy
Ready-to-Serve Restaurant Baked Goods
Rich's Bakery Snacks Offer a No-Bake Option for Restaurants
Young Consumer-Focused Store Redesigns
Auntie Anne's Presents a Contemporary Updated Aesthetic
Ice Cream-Inspired Frozen Coffees
These Dunkin' Drinks Capture Cool Refreshment of Frozen Treats
Renovated Kyiv Boutiques
HE.D Group Reshapes Kyiv’s LBtM Shop with Light and Poetic Details
Fellowship Franchising Business Models
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Expands with a Fellowship Model
Super-Premium Ice Cream Bars
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Bars are Loaded with Chunks and Swirls
Artisan-Style Ice Cream Sandwiches
Bubbies Mini Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches Come in Two Flavors
Expanded Mexican-Inspired Menus
Taco Cabana Debuts Two New Time-Limited Menus and a Signature Taco
Layered Cafe Interiors
Joe Blake’s Holborn Unveils Sculptural Minimalism to a Central London Café
QSR Color-Shift Cups
Mcdonald’s Launches Limited-Edition Color-Changing Cold Cups
Modernist Burger Interiors
Studio Danel Designs an OMG! Burger in Houston Around a Communal Table
Nostalgic Dessert Mashups
Wendy’s Combines Cookie Dough and Brownie Batter in Frosty Treats
Dual Interior Design Concepts
Design Next Agency Was Recognized for Its Work on the Duo
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Retro Sandwich Diners
The Renzo Sandwich Shop Embraces Vintage Diner Aesthetics with Modern Craft
Immersive Brand Architecture
Loacker Galaxy Opens in Austria with Design Inspired by Its Sweets
Japanese Minimalist-Inspired Restaurants
Ivy Huang of Vhouse Interior Design Designs Fifteen East
Design-Forward Hybrid Spaces
Blanchette archi.design Envisioned Bistro Siège Social & Café Social
Granola-Focused Restaurant Expansions
The Granola Bar Restaurant Group Expands in the US
Design-Forward Italian Restaurant Interiors
Katie's Pizza & Pasta Expands to Crestwood
Community-Centered Bakery Cafés
Paris Baguette expands through neighborhood café experiences
Contemporary Bakery Designs
Mallol Designs the Krume Bäcker Bakery in Panama City
Seasonal QSR Menu Options
bellagreen Launches its New Spring Seasonal Menu Across Texas
Beach-Inspired Café Interiors
Billboards Unveiled Eventide Café In Chennai
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Artisan-Inspired Bakery Products
These Deli Kitchen Bakery Products Shake Up Traditional Offerings
Pour-Over-Inspired Pavilions
This Kurasu Coffee Pop-Up is Shaped Like a Giant Dripper in Beijing
Concept Store Expansions
Issey Miyake's Bao Bao Concept Will Open Its First U.S. Store in New York
Minimalist Warehouse Dining
Sōko Restaurant by CAAM Arquitectos Reinterprets Japanese Teppanyaki
Graffiti-Driven Franchise Interiors
Pablito’s Tacos Unveiled a New Mindful Design Concept
Artistic Dining Destinations
Daniel’s Room Restaurant Blends Art, Design and Food in Dubai
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Multi-Brand Snack Boxes
Bobby’s Expands its Delivery Capabilities with the ‘Brand Box’ Service
Regional Authenticity Dining
Marco’s Pizza Introduced a New York–Style Pizza Experience
Narrow Modern Taco Restaurants
Polonsky & Friends Design the Santo Taco Restaurant in Soho
Bold Bright Burger Restaurants
Flip-N-Fry in Berlin Uses Vibrant Colour as Its Core Design Theme
Tropical Brutalist Dining
Uchiko Miami Beach Blends Japanese Minimalism with Coastal Elegance
Regional Pizza Chain Openings
Pizza Chain Happy Joe's Introduced Its Oro Valley Location
Elevated Diner Franchises
Billy’s Downtown Diner expands its modern diner concept in the midwest
Localized Coffee Space Renovations
MINOR lab Reimagines the Fushan Coffee Shop in Haikou