Food Precinct

Masterplanning the Corporate Food Precinct at Collins Square

Masterplanning the Corporate Food Precinct at Collins Square

Over our forty years`of experience, Future Food has worked alongside innovative developers and property management companies to redefine the way food hospitality is planned, delivered and managed in our workplaces and office lobbies. Collins Square, a Future Food project that was delivered in partnership with leading Australian developer, Walker Corporation is a good example of how a hospitality strategy combined with a range of other place-led initiatives can elevate the workplace experience.

Food Halls and The 3 ‘C’s: Community, Changing Demographics and a Commitment to Quality

Food Halls and The 3 ‘C’s: Community, Changing Demographics and a Commitment to Quality

By 2019, the US food hall marketplace will have more than doubled in size in just four years and Europe who already has over 100 food halls dotted across it has double that figure in the pipeline. As with all trends, not every one of these food halls will succeed and reach business sustainability however, the past and present show that the food hall which aims to embrace the community it is in, model its masterplan based on the new consumer and provide top-tier food options based on quality as well as reputation are and will be placed in an advantageous position in Today's food and hospitality marketplace.

Is it Ethical? 3 ways to be a more ethical operation

Is it Ethical? 3 ways to be a more ethical operation

For the Millennials, it was “is it organic?” but for Generation Y and Generation Z, the big question on their lips is “is your business ethical?”. These up and coming generations care for not only the food they consume on an individual level, but the supply chain in which it came through to get there and what happens afterwards. With these generations moving into the spending seat and favouring food purchases over many other categories, how can your hospitality business ensure it upholds ethical standards that not only win the hearts of these customers but gives back to the community it services? We’ve got three ways for you to get started. ​​​​​​​

Hospitality Masterplanning Korea’s Largest Shopping Mall: Shinsegae Starfield Hanam

Hospitality Masterplanning Korea’s Largest Shopping Mall: Shinsegae Starfield Hanam

Future Food were brought onto the Shinsegae Starfield project as the principal hospitality masterplanners to work alongside owners, Shinsegae Property and Taubmans Asia. With an investment price tag of $1.3 billion, the scale of this project is one of the the biggest Korea has seen. See how Future Food tackled this project to deliver a world class dining experience to suit the elevated retail and entertainment offer at Shinsegae Starfield, Hanam.

The Booming Brunch Scene: The most popular day-part for dining out

The Booming Brunch Scene: The most popular day-part for dining out

According to The NPD Group’s latest market research, brunch is currently the most popular day-part for not only full service restaurants (FSR) but quick service restaurants (QSR) and retail as well with it experiencing a 12% visit growth across all sectors in 2017. And a similar trend is being experienced globally with more people looking up places to eat brunch on Google than ever before. What makes this day-part so appealing to our emerging population?

It’s About Data, Not Demographics: How food operators can take the personalised approach to understanding their customer

It’s About Data, Not Demographics: How food operators can take the personalised approach to understanding their customer

Technology has transformed drastically since Future Food first set out on a mission to create customer-centric food precincts. Back then, we had access to large chunks of information explaining demographic groups such age, sex and ethnicity that would assist us in creating hospitality spaces designed for our project’s identified users. Demographics were the starting point however, nowadays as people become more connected and groups become less defined, demographics may not be the most useful tool to go off anymore.