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Facility Planning

Creating A Well Thought-out Restaurant

Building a restaurant from the ground up, or extensively remodeling a site that already exists can be a harrowing undertaking. Any type of construction is costly, but if you are hesitant and unsure of what you really are doing it can be extremely expensive and costly, both in time and money.

Once you’ve secured your location or your site, if you are going to build a building for your restaurant, or if you are going to remodel an existing facility you will need the services of a licensed architect accomplished in creating restaurant facilities similar to the type you envision. GEC is comfortable working with the architect and you to create a workable, attractive and affordable restaurant facility. Other professionals required are designers and talented construction people. Most of all, you will need the services of an experienced restaurant contractor.

Supervise the contractor

Yet, someone must supervise the contractor. That may be you, your architect, GEC or someone experienced in purchasing the following:

  • restaurant remodeling or
  • building services and materials.

Therefor, GEC, complimenting the efforts of your architect will help you review the construction program so as to effect a rapid build-out of your facility at the most favorable cost, in the shortest possible time. We will be available to consult with you on construction activity and advise you on authorizing costs’ payout.

GEC is prepared to inspect the original agreement with the contractor to assure that it spells out in detail what triggers each stage of payment. Also, arrangements must be included in the agreement for "waivers of a mechanic’s liens." GEC’s policy is to allocate funds for the unpredictable events which can occur in your construction process.

"Final Inspection"

When the construction is "complete" GEC will assist you in making a "Final Inspection." At this time GEC will join an inspection team to assure that the equipment functions and that the workmanship is completed. Once everything is shipshape, you will be ready for the building, fire and health inspectors or "task force" as they are called, who will authorize your operating licenses.

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Hear what others have to say about GEC’s construction assistance:

"I built homes, but I never had erected a restaurant. GEC guided me from day one until the job was finally completed. We never had a hitch. Mr. Gordon had many labor saving suggestions and novel ways to accomplish things in a direct, low cost way. My restaurant and lounge is still operating profitably since 1999 and still functions effectively. Layout was superb!"

R. H., Chicago, Illinois

"Lloyd took a complicated food and bar menu and created a highly organized self serve food operation that has stood the test of time. We came in almost $100,000 under budget without the sacrifice of any
loss of vital appearances or efficiencies. My hat’s off to him!"

R. D., Danville, Illinois

For additional detailed information on our restaurant consulting services see our "Service Modules" page.