Retail Construction for Restaurants

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Ready to finally embark on running the diner of your dreams? Opening a restaurant can be a thrilling experience, but to make sure everything flows smoothly from start to finish, it’s best to be aware of a few ways building and opening a restaurant differ from regular retail construction.

Retail Construction for Restaurants

Designing and Planning

The most important step in any building project is having a plan. Whether you’re building a new restaurant from scratch or remodeling an older building to suit your purposes, you should think about what you need before starting on retail construction. What kind of restaurant do you want to create? Chain restaurants are often faster to build, due to their similarity to one another and premade features, but a unique, independent restaurant will allow you to have more control over what kind of experience you want to create and the design choices you want to include. Since your restaurant is also a business, be careful of your retail construction budget, and plan out how much you can spend so you won’t be overwhelmed by the expenses of the process.

Codes and Inspections

Retail construction comes with its own challenges, but building a restaurant adds a few more requirements to the list. Your restaurant will need to pass health codes for food safety and meet accessibility requirements and fire codes for your customers’ safety in the event of an emergency. Knowing exactly what is required in your city can feel challenging, so it’s best to consult with an experienced retail construction contractor early in the process. That way when inspection time comes, your building will pass with flying colors.

Here at Buckhead Construction Company, we are bondable, insured, and licensed in the state of Tennessee and are ready to help you with any stage of your retail construction project—from designing the interior to opening the doors. Call us today to get started on your retail construction project and come one step closer to making your restaurant a reality.