Commercial and development
Restaurant, Retail and Hospitality Design, Permitting and Build-Out
Hospitality and retail projects are scheduled backward from an opening date. Health department review, hood and grease infrastructure, brand standards and long-lead equipment decide whether that date holds. Working as both designer and contractor means the restaurant or retail contractor on site is the same team that drew the permit set.
What this covers
- Restaurant build-outs
- Retail stores and rollouts
- Hotel refresh and FF&E
- Brand prototype adaptation
- Health department plan review
- Multi-site programs
How we run it
- 01
Site and lease check
Can this space support the concept, the venting and the occupancy.
- 02
Design to brand
Prototype standards adapted to a real building and a real jurisdiction.
- 03
Approvals
Building, fire, health and ABC sequencing run in parallel.
- 04
Opening
Long-lead procurement, inspections and punch driven to the opening date.
Questions people ask before hiring
How long does a restaurant build-out take in Los Angeles?
Plan on three to five months for design and approvals and three to six months of construction for a full build-out. Health department review and mechanical exhaust work are the most common causes of delay.
Can you run multi-site retail rollouts?
Yes. We have delivered multi-site programs for national retail, restaurant, telecom and financial brands, with a single reporting format across every site.