Small Sized Restaurant
Square Footage: 100 to 500 Square Feet (Approximately)
Examples: Kiosks, snowcone stands, drive-through coffee shops
Description: These establishments are compact, often focused on quick service or specialty items, requiring minimal space.
Medium Sized Restaurant
Square Footage: 500 to 1,000 Square Feet (Approximately)
Examples: Strip mall Subway shops, small deli restaurants
Description: These are slightly larger, offering more seating or a small dine-in area, usually located in shopping centers or small retail spaces.
Large Sized Restaurant
Square Footage: 1,000 to 2,500 Square Feet (Approximately)
Examples: Fast casual restaurants like Chipotle or Panera Bread
Description: These restaurants have ample seating and a larger kitchen area, catering to dine-in customers and take-out.
Extra Large Sized Restaurant
Square Footage: 2,500 Square Feet and Above (Approximately)
Examples: Full-service restaurants like Olive Garden, Cheesecake Factory
Description: These are large establishments with extensive seating, full kitchens, and sometimes multiple dining areas, often offering a broad menu and longer dining experiences.
Commercial Kitchen
Square Footage: Restaurant Kitchen space with only food prep areas and not open to customers. Actual footage will vary greatly.
Examples: Ghost Kitchens, Test Kitchens, and Commissaries.
Description: A commercial kitchen is a fully equipped space designed for the preparation and cooking of food on a large scale, typically for restaurants, catering services, or food production businesses.