The Frans Construction Blog
Guides and field notes on commercial construction, design-build, tenant improvements, and multi-state rollouts.
A Guide to Planning a Successful Restaurant Remodel
Learn how to plan and execute a professional restaurant remodel that enhances guest experience, increases kitchen efficiency, and maximizes your return on investment.
How Do You Start a Restaurant: The Commercial Development Process
Learn the essential steps for starting a restaurant, from site selection and design-build strategies to navigating complex permitting across the Western United States.
Hiring a Restaurant General Contractor: 9 Questions to Ask
A practical checklist for hiring a restaurant general contractor — kitchen MEP experience, health-department fluency, schedule certainty, and the nine questions that surface a real partner.
Restaurant Construction Cost Per Square Foot in 2026
A 2026 restaurant construction cost guide — QSR, fast-casual, full-service, and ghost kitchen. PSF benchmarks, kitchen MEP, and where the budget actually goes.
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