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Scaling Success with Savory Fund: Harrison’s Role in a $50M+ Restaurant Expansion As experiential dining continues to trend, Harrison is excited to partner with Savory Fund and The Maggiore Group to expand The Sicilian Butcher, The Sicilian Baker, and Hash Kitchen across major U.S. markets. Backed by Savory Fund’s $50M+ combined investment in the Maggiore concepts, Harrison’s designs have been integral in scaling operations, celebrating each concept’s personality, while maintaining each brand’s unique identity. When Harrison began its partnership with Savory, there were three existing locations of The Sicilian Butcher and The Sicilian Baker within the portfolio. Recently, the Harrison designed Fort Worth, TX location opened with additional sites in Dallas, TX, San Antonio TX, and Nashville, TN slated to open in 2025. Harrison has collaborated with Savory Fund on 13 Hash Kitchen locations across 5 States to date, creating Instagrammable spaces with elements like a live DJ booth, Bloody Mary bar, and the brands first build-your-own donut bar. Hash Kitchen continues its growth with the recently opened Pearland, TX location and the soon-to-open Webster, TX and Salt Lake, UT sites. Harrison’s scalable, consumer-driven designs have been crucial in maintaining the heart of each brand while adapting them for efficient growth. Our collaboration with Savory Fund showcases how strategic design can create lasting guest experiences even at scale. To see more, check out: https://lnkd.in/g-yQXGau #DesignedByHarrison #RestaurantDesign #HospitalityDesign #TheSicilianButcher #HashKitchen #SavoryFund #ScalingSuccess #InteriorDesign #Architecture

Is Franchising the Future of Your Hospitality Business? With the recent UK budget announcements soon to increase operational costs across the hospitality sector, many businesses are exploring new strategic avenues to support growth. Could franchising be the solution? Join us for an exclusive, free to attend invitation-only event tailored for senior decision-makers considering franchising as a potential strategic path. Our impressive line-up of speakers including: Graeme Payne, Bird & Bird - Expert insights on legal agreements, current legislation, and international brand translation. Kate Pullen, Director of Franchising, NatWest - Essential guidelines on financial and operational management for franchise success. Richard Samarasinghe, Director of Marketing, Harrison. to discuss Global Brand Transfer.  Judd Williams & Keith Bird - offering invaluable expertise on launching brands from overseas into the UK and Europe. This is an invitation only event providing you with a unique opportunity to gain knowledge, network with industry experts, and explore whether franchising could be a cost-effective, growth-oriented option for your business. To register today please click on this link https://lnkd.in/eCZpme7a More information to follow and please contact me directly if you have any immediate questions richard@weareharrison.com #Hospitality #Franchising #Restaurants #Events #Networking

The creative design direction for our latest Nando's UK & IRE at Sixfields, Northampton, was inspired by the vernacular architecture of Southern Africa and the traditional construction materials of this region. The existing exterior of the site had an overhanging roof and row of columns creating a ‘lodge-like’ appearance which inspired a design direction based on South African huts and safari lodges, tying the existing site with the brand’s cultural and geographical origins. The central seating area serves as the heart of the ‘lodge’. A contemporary woven screen by the team at THEURBANATIVE offering a sense of partial enclosure to those dining. Within this central zone, an impressive cluster of pendants created by Ashanti Design fills the ceiling space creating a striking illuminated feature from individual handmade pendants, where no two look the same, each with its own unique shape and pattern. Outside of this central zone, a terrazzo floor tile forms the effect of a pathway around the central seating zone and the outer perimeter is filled with trailing greenery serving as a nod to the natural world beyond the heart of the lodge. The design is layered with rough and earthy materials including a feature terracotta-effect plaster inspired by the clay used in traditional South African construction and reclaimed timber with a hand-painted design offers a way of integrating authentic South African patterns into the space enhancing the overall brand experience. Harrison. are a strategic, global branding, interior design & architecture specialist, passionate about telling the stories that will bring your hospitality experiences to life. Thank you to Jonathan Banks for providing the wonderful images.  Enjoy! #nandos #hospitality #storytelling #restaurants

We are exploring the Biggest Challenges in Hospitality Franchising What are the key pain points when running a hospitality franchise? We spoke with several franchisors and franchisees to understand the most pressing challenges in managing and scaling their operations. A major hurdle is financial management—ensuring healthy cash flow, controlling costs, and driving profitability. Kate Pullen, Director of Franchising, NatWest will join us to share her expert insights on the core principles of financial and operational management for franchise operators. Graeme Payne, Partner, Head of Retail & Consumer at Bird & Bird will discuss the key legal and commercial considerations for a franchise and/or international strategy, along with some tips and guidance on key pitfalls to avoid. Another common issue is maintaining brand consistency across multiple locations, which can impact customer experience and brand loyalty. Richard Samarasinghe, Harrison. a seasoned operator and consultant, will offer his hands-on experience in delivering consistent guest experiences and strengthening digital engagement. Our impressive line-up of speakers will provide valuable guidance on various aspects of franchising, including legal frameworks, financing, developing operational manuals, and expanding your brand across different markets. This exclusive, invitation-only event is tailored for senior decision-makers considering franchising as a strategic growth option. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with industry experts and peers while gaining actionable insights into the franchising world. In addition to learning more about franchising this will be a great opportunity to meet and network with industry experts and peers. To register today please click on this link https://lnkd.in/eCZpme7a More information to follow and please contact me directly if you have any immediate questions  richard@weareharrison.com #franchising #hospitality #restaurants #hotels #marketing

Appreciate the feature ADF - Architects' Datafile! Fogo de Chão #fogodechao #restaurantarchitecture #hospitalityarchitecture #restaurantdesign

Check out our latest global Fogo de Chão feature in Food And Beverage News! #fogodechao #globalarchitecture #designedbyharrison #restaurantdesign #fabnews #hospitalitydesign

Thank you FSR for the latest feature on how Harrison is evolving the Fogo de Chão brand through global design.  https://lnkd.in/e9fk-ukM “Fogo de Chão offers a distinctive dining experience rooted in the warmth of Southern Brazilian hospitality and the rich tradition of churrasco. From the very beginning, Harrison has deeply understood how to bring that vision to life through design, which is why we’ve entrusted them with some of our most high-profile locations—including Miami Dadeland, Seattle, Brooklyn and others,” said McGowan. “Our ongoing collaboration with Harrison ensures we continue to elevate the guest journey, transforming each location into a true destination for friends and family to gather and celebrate.” Harrison is currently designing 33 global Fogo de Chão locations, continuing a long-standing partnership that began in 2018. From remodels to new builds, leveraging award-winning expertise to domestic and international projects in Mexico, Brazil, Turkey, the Philippines, and many more. Learn more about our partnership by visiting https://lnkd.in/eZa953Wt #designedbyharrison #FogoDeChao #RestaurantDesign #hospitalitydesign #architecture #architecturaldesign #fsrmagazine #globaldesign

What are the biggest pain points when running a hospitality franchise? We’ve asked several franchisors and franchisees what the biggest challenges are to running and growing their hospitality franchise. One of the biggest challenges is financial management: including managing cash flow, controlling costs, and ensuring that the business is profitable. Kate Pullen Director of Franchising, NatWest will be joining us to share her thoughts on the gold rules of financial and operational management for franchise operators. A second common issue is delivering inconsistent experiences across numerous locations that weaken the brand and result in failing to meet customer expectations (especially for strong digital engagement) resulting in lost sales and a lack of brand loyalty. Richard Samarasinghe, Harrison. will bring his experiences as a hands-on operator and consultant on managing a consistent brand and guest experience. We have a stellar line up of speakers including Keith Bird and Graeme Payne, Bird & Bird providing you with information and advice on everything from legal agreements and current legislation, financing, developing a franchise operation manual and how to translate brands from one continent to another. Please note that this is an invitation-only event designed for senior decision makers looking at franchising as a potential strategic option. In addition to learning more about franchising this will be a great opportunity to meet and network with industry experts and peers. To register today please click on this link https://lnkd.in/e_s8pKe3 More information to follow and please contact me directly if you have any immediate questions richard@weareharrison.com #hospitality #franchising #restaurants #events

After many years of working closely with Keith Anderson and the US Harrison. design team we are delighted to have been chosen as the brand, architecture, and design partners to work with Velvet Taco on its international expansion into the UK. Velvet Taco is a one-of-a-kind taco concept that serves premium food in a funky fast casual setting bring global flavours and a unique experience to the world that takes the same care and premium quality ingredients as fine dining. The Velvet Taco brand delivers a rebel spirit that unifies all walks of life through bold global experiences where "anything goes meets the art of the possible." Velvet Taco uses the freshest ingredients to offer a wide selection of tacos that explore the edge of multi­regional and multi-cultural boundaries, liberating tacos to a new level of sophistication and taste. This will be one of the most impactful and vibrant fast casual brands ever to enter the UK, Clay Dover and his team in US have grown a unique concept that has become a temple to the liberated taco. #restaurants #newconcept #hospitality

🌍✨ Happy World Architecture Day! ✨🌍 At Harrison, we don’t just design buildings—we craft environments where every detail tells a story, from the foundations to the final touches. With a global portfolio spanning Architect of Record services, ground-up new builds, remodels and retrofits, interior & exterior designs, and seamless consultant coordination we bring diverse visions to life across industries and continents. Whether it’s creating new landmarks or breathing new life into existing spaces, our approach ensures that every project speaks to its surroundings while pushing architectural boundaries. We believe architecture is more than just the structure—it’s the experience. It’s about weaving aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability into spaces that resonate with people worldwide. Let’s celebrate the power of architecture to shape our future—one innovative design at a time. Check out more of our favorite projects at www.weareharrison.com #WorldArchitectureDay #GlobalDesign #restaurantarchitecture #designedbyharrison #restaurantdesign #hospitalitydesign