As APD continues to support national brands across the country, each project and partnership gives us another opportunity to apply our experience in ways that help our clients grow.
In this issue, we’re highlighting APD’s work on a new ground-up Taco Bell in Batavia, New York, and the collaboration behind bringing this local project to life. We also spotlight our Principal of Architecture, Amanda Speranza-Kelly, whose experience, dedication, and commitment to strong relationships continue to make an impact across APD.
We then take a closer look at our proud partnership with Jack in the Box and APD’s role in supporting its prototype program as the brand continues to evolve and expand.
We’re also looking ahead to RetailSpaces and the Zaxbys Leadership Conference, where we’ll have the opportunity to connect with clients, partners, and industry leaders.
From local projects to national programs, our focus remains the same: being a trusted partner our clients can rely on as they design, adapt, and grow their brand’s footprint.
ON THE BOARDS
A National Prototype at a Local Level
A new Taco Bell concept is taking shape in Batavia, New York, bringing the brand’s latest Kitchen X prototype to a new location with support from APD.
The project builds on a relationship that began in 2006. Over the past two decades, APD has supported 142 Taco Bell projects across six states, developing a deep understanding of the brand, its evolving standards, and the site-specific considerations that come with each project.
That experience is now helping guide the Batavia project forward, as our team brings together planning, Civil Engineering, and agency coordination to adapt the latest prototype to the site and navigate the path from concept through approvals.
See how APD is putting two decades of Taco Bell experience to work on the brand’s latest prototype.
Team Spotlight
Meet Amanda Speranza-Kelly, AIA, NCARB
The story of APD’s Principal of Architecture, whose relationship-first approach is built on trust, personal investment, and showing up when it matters most.
Amanda’s dedication to architecture goes far beyond great design; it is grounded in trust, personal investment, and a willingness to show up when it matters most. For more than 14 years at APD, she has brought that philosophy to every relationship and every project she touches—approaching each client’s goals as if they were her own and building partnerships rooted in honesty, accountability, and a genuine commitment to getting it right.
As a leader, Amanda brings that same sense of ownership to her team, working alongside them, navigating challenges together, and sharing her experience to help the next generation
grow. Discover how Amanda’s relationship-first approach, hands-on leadership, and unwavering investment in others have shaped the architect, mentor, and trusted partner that clients and colleagues have come to rely on.
Project Playbook
Built to Scale: One Prototype. Countless Possibilities.
Behind every successful rollout is a prototype built to perform. See how APD works with Jack in the Box to develop and evolve a scalable prototype, combining integrated Architecture, Engineering, and Permitting expertise to create a consistent, adaptable platform built for growth.
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Amanda Speranza-Kelly, AIA, NCARB
Principal of Architecture
Brent Powell, PE
Senior Principal of Structural Engineering/Vice
President of Operations
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Senior Architect
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