Top 40 Restaurant Branding Ideas in October

From Branded Chocolate Museums to Bright Blue Burgers

The top October 2016 restaurant branding ideas follow two interesting themes -- pop-ups that have very specific purposes or inspirations, and menu items that would likely surprise consumers.

The Powamekka Cafe in Fresno, California is an example of a themed pop-up that consumers are unlikely to forget. Created to honor Tupac Shakur's death, the pop-up restaurant's menu references some of the iconic rapper's songs. The pop-up will unsurprisingly play only Tupac's music while it is open.

Another common theme that has become apparent is "shock food." This can be viewed in a variety of examples, such as the vivid blue burger buns inspired by the movie X-Men that a restaurant in Australia offers. Another surprising menu item is Wendy's Truffle Bacon Cheeseburger, which is a burger that is made using truffle aioli -- an unusual item when compared to what the fast food chain generally offers.

SCORE
6.8 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Gen Alpha (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 98%
Activity 98%
Freshness 8%
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Dip-Focused Eateries
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All-Natural Restaurant Bacon
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All-Natural Restaurant Bacon
Bite-Sized Pizzas
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Bite-Sized Pizzas
Botanical Macaroon Packaging
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Botanical Macaroon Packaging
Premium Truffle-Topped Cheeseburgers
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Geometric Social Clubs
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Student-Targeted Restaurant Promotions
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Nutritious Pizza Restaurants
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Nutritious Pizza Restaurants
Artisanal Hot Dog Stands
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Artisanal Hot Dog Stands
Non-Dairy Smoothie Menus
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Non-Dairy Smoothie Menus
Sky-High Restaurant Dishes
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Sky-High Restaurant Dishes
State Fair Food Pop-Ups
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State Fair Food Pop-Ups
Decadent Sushi Desserts
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Decadent Sushi Desserts
Monochromatic Baked Goods Branding
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Monochromatic Baked Goods Branding
Food Truck Trivia Promotions
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Food Truck Trivia Promotions
Playful Bakery Mix Branding
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Playful Bakery Mix Branding
Sandwich Crisp Pop-Ups
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Sandwich Crisp Pop-Ups
Sustainable Bar Bakeries
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Sustainable Bar Bakeries
Artistic Artisanal Bakery Branding
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Artistic Artisanal Bakery Branding
eSports Restaurant Cafes
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eSports Restaurant Cafes
Banana Burger Food Trucks
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Banana Burger Food Trucks
Chimney Cake Food Trucks
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Chimney Cake Food Trucks
Antiquated Bakery Packaging
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Antiquated Bakery Packaging
Contemporary Chinese Diners
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Contemporary Chinese Diners
Rapper-Themed Pop-Up Restaurants
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Rapper-Themed Pop-Up Restaurants
DIY Dining Pop-Ups
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DIY Dining Pop-Ups
Plant-Based Bakeries
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Plant-Based Bakeries
Branded Chocolate Museums
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Branded Chocolate Museums
Waste-Reducing Food Trucks
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Waste-Reducing Food Trucks
Sushi Burrito Food Trucks
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Sushi Burrito Food Trucks
University-Branded Food Trucks
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University-Branded Food Trucks
Diner-Inspired Playhouses
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Diner-Inspired Playhouses
Industrial Burger Delivery Boxes
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Industrial Burger Delivery Boxes
Bangladeshi Street Food Trucks
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Bangladeshi Street Food Trucks
Post Office Bakeries
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Post Office Bakeries
Robot-Run Pizzerias
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Robot-Run Pizzerias
Modernized Rustic Cafes
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Art & Design
Modernized Rustic Cafes
Burger-Free Fast Food Joints
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Burger-Free Fast Food Joints
Bright Blue Burgers
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Bright Blue Burgers

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