The restaurant industry is one of the most competitive, and you need more than just exceptional food to win over patrons. Here in South Florida, wooing foodies through your door will require you to have the best location as well as a design concept that facilitates both back-of-the-house and front-of-the-house efficiency.

Where to Start When Planning a Restaurant Buildout

 To ensure your restaurant can even be operational, it’s imperative that you follow all rules and regulations outlined by the city. You’ll need to ensure it is zoned appropriately for your business and secure the necessary permits for construction.

Design development is also crucial. While you might feel tempted to rush this process, don’t. A design that is “good enough” will only lead to frustrations 6-12 months down the road when you notice a huge bottleneck that causes chaos in the kitchen.

Take the time to really think about your restaurant, any specialty equipment you may need, whether or not you want a separate to-go area, and the kind of business you ultimately want to run. These considerations will impact how your renovation is designed and constructed.

Commercial Kitchens and Code Compliance

Commercial kitchens today need to function as almost a mini factory in order to service customers and remain safe. Each component in the assembly line must flow perfectly to the next from both a design perspective as well as from a safety standpoint. That means the equipment must integrate with other systems, including the fire alarm, electrical, gas, and mechanical systems, and there is a specific sequence of operations that must be followed for hoods, commercial dishwashers, and other parts of the kitchen.

When you partner with our team at Seacoast Construction, we ensure that your restaurant is designed in a way that best works for your needs while also taking extra care and precautions to properly install your commercial equipment. If you have questions about a restaurant renovation or improving your commercial kitchen, get in touch with our team of experts today.