Restaurant Contractor in Phoenix, Arizona
Scope Contracting builds and renovates restaurants throughout Greater Phoenix. From commercial kitchens and tenant build-outs to franchise locations and ground-up construction, we coordinate the work needed to turn your concept into a functioning space.
Our team brings together the design professionals, equipment vendors, trades, and property representatives involved in the project, with oversight from early site evaluation through final turnover.
Planning a restaurant project? Call (480) 843-8142 for a free consultation and estimate.
Restaurant Construction Services
New Restaurants and Tenant Build-Outs
We construct new restaurant buildings and build out leased commercial spaces, including shells and properties being converted from another use. The scope can cover the structure, utilities, kitchen, dining room, bar, restrooms, and interior finishes.
The starting condition matters. An empty shell offers layout flexibility but may need extensive infrastructure. A former restaurant may contain usable improvements, though its systems must be evaluated against your menu, equipment, and service model.
Franchise Locations and Conversions
Franchise construction connects a brand’s prototype with the actual property. Suite dimensions, landlord criteria, equipment clearances, utility locations, and ventilation routes can all require adjustments to the approved concept.
We coordinate with franchise operators and brand representatives to address these differences during planning. Our regional capabilities also support restaurant groups developing locations in Arizona, Nevada, and California.
Restaurant Remodeling
A remodel can update the dining experience, improve kitchen workflow, replace equipment, or adapt a location for a new operator. We manage kitchen and bar improvements, service-counter changes, restroom renovations, lighting, finishes, and associated building-system work.
If the restaurant is operating, construction sequencing must account for active utilities, equipment protection, access, and any necessary closures.
Coordinate the Kitchen Before Construction
The equipment package drives much of a restaurant’s construction scope. Cooking equipment affects ventilation and utility demand; refrigeration, dishwashing, and preparation areas have their own connection and clearance requirements.
Our commercial kitchen work coordinates:
Cooking lines, hoods, grease ducts, and fire-suppression systems
Plumbing, floor drains, grease-interceptor planning, and utility connections
Electrical service, gas requirements, and equipment placement
Refrigeration, storage, preparation, and washing areas
Kitchen finishes and connections to dining, bar, pickup, and service areas
Equipment models and specifications should be confirmed before rough-in work. Changing a cooking line after utilities are installed can require revisions across several trades.
Review the Space Before Signing a Lease
A suitable location needs more than good visibility and the right square footage. Existing power, plumbing, ventilation options, HVAC, roof access, and delivery routes can materially affect the build-out.
Scope Contracting can assist with an early construction feasibility review. We examine visible conditions and available information to identify potential infrastructure limitations, landlord restrictions, and questions needing further investigation. This provides construction context; it does not replace architectural, engineering, or lease advice.
From Plans to Turnover
We begin with your concept, property, plans, equipment list, budget expectations, and opening goals. During pre-construction, we coordinate design questions, develop the scope and estimate, and identify materials or equipment that need early ordering.
Permitting and inspections are planned with the appropriate project professionals. The review path depends on the location, previous use, cooking equipment, and proposed work, and may involve building, fire, and food-service reviews.
During construction, we manage trade scheduling, site activity, materials, inspections, and communication. The final phase includes punch-list work and turnover. Your opening plan should also allow for equipment setup, vendor activities, staffing, and approvals outside the construction scope.
Budget and Opening Schedule
Restaurant construction costs depend on the property and concept, not square footage alone. A conversion requiring new ventilation, grease waste, and electrical service can differ substantially from a renovation that reuses existing systems.
We review the kitchen requirements, building condition, finishes, and approved scope before preparing an estimate. The schedule also accounts for design, landlord review, permits, utility work, equipment delivery, and inspections.
Why Work With Scope Contracting?
Scope Contracting holds Arizona license AZ #343488, KB-1 Dual Building Contractor. The company has completed more than 450 commercial projects across its regional markets, and founder Shawn Robles has worked in construction since 1991 and remains directly involved in projects.
We serve Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, and nearby communities. For other leased-space projects, see our Tenant Improvement Contractor Phoenix page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we reuse the kitchen in an existing restaurant?
Possibly. The team needs to evaluate its condition and compatibility with your equipment, layout, utility demand, and approval requirements before including reuse in the budget.
Does Scope Contracting install every piece of kitchen equipment?
We coordinate equipment-related construction and connections within the agreed scope. Supplier delivery, installation, and startup responsibilities should be established with the equipment vendors before work begins.
When should we bring in a restaurant contractor?
Ideally while evaluating the property and developing the concept. Early input helps identify construction constraints before the lease, equipment package, and opening date are finalized.
Discuss Your Restaurant Project
Bring us your concept, prospective location, or existing plans. We’ll help define the construction work and next steps.
Call (480) 843-8142 for a free consultation and estimate.