The latest restaurant design makeovers

IHOP

IHOP said in March that it is testing a new prototype design that could bring a completely new look to the family-dining chain, following a recent wave of momentum.

Qdoba Mexican Grill

Qdoba Mexican Grill has a new “in your face” prototype design that aims to reflect the bold flavors of its food, officials with parent Jack in the Box Inc. said in March.

Pollo Campero

Pollo Campero opened a new prototype in November 2014, in Dallas, with fresher colors and new menu that it plans to use in future development.

Johnny Rockets

Johnny Rockets unveiled in September 2014 a new Route 66-inspired prototype with four formats: a drive-thru, a drive-in, a food truck and a movie theater pop-up.

Houlihan's

Houlihan’s Restaurants Inc. said in May 2014 that it is seeing success with its test of a slimmed-down, dressed-up prototype

Carvel

Carvel introduced a new design for its full-sized and express locations, the first prototype of which opened in Royal Palm, Fla., in March 2014.

Sonic Drive-In

Sonic Corp. is expanding its new indoor-dining prototype into upstate New York as it presses its drive-in concept into colder regions, the company said in February 2014.

Bruegger's Bagels

Bruegger’s Enterprises Inc. has pulled the wraps off a new prototype unit in Woodbury, Minn., that highlights a “bake theater” and an industrial-influenced look, the company said in January 2014.

Shoney's

Shoney’s unveiled in January 2014 its latest prototype in Lawrenceville, Ga., its first restaurant located in a mall and its first to feature a full bar and attached Shoney’s On The Go quick-service dining option.