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BuildZoom Project Pulse – January

January 9, 2025 by Rory O'Driscoll Leave a Comment

Client Highlight Massage Envy in San Francisco, CA The franchisee’s biggest concern was staying below their $900,000 budget for the buildout. This would be difficult because the building required the use of union labor during construction. The original bids were submitted across a wide range: $615k up to $1.2million.The contractor who provided the most detail submitted a … [Read more...]

BuildZoom Project Pulse – December

December 3, 2024 by Rory O'Driscoll Leave a Comment

Client Highlight In April, Kahala Brands partnered with BuildZoom to streamline buildouts across multiple brands, with a primary focus on Cold Stone Creamery. Together, we’re currently managing approximately 15 buildouts nationwide. Here are some recent highlights showcasing the impact of our partnership. Full Buildout - Columbia, South Carolina: The final contractor bid … [Read more...]

BuildZoom Project Pulse – November

November 6, 2024 by Rory O'Driscoll Leave a Comment

Client Highlight Final contract amount at $368K! Our client had two very common concerns, both timeline & budget. Their goal was to keep the construction budget under $400k and to complete the work before paying rent at their new location. The initial contractor bids ranged from $378k to $596k and were near impossible to compare. After reviewing the bids, it was clear … [Read more...]

BuildZoom Project Pulse – October

October 2, 2024 by Rory O'Driscoll Leave a Comment

Client Highlight Final contract amount at $338.8K! Our client was focused on finding a quality contractor to help start his Pepperoni’s franchise empire. As always, the budget and timeline were very important on this project. Pepperoni’s introduced franchising opportunities in 2019 and has over 55 locations nationwide. Our team sourced 3 of the top performing contractors … [Read more...]

Restaurant Build-Out How To Guide for Franchisees

September 17, 2024 by Rory O'Driscoll Leave a Comment

If you’re interested in franchising, there’s a significant list of to-dos and steps, including considerations for location, construction, and an efficient kitchen system. Whether planning to open a mid-sized or large-scale restaurant, understanding the construction process is important to ensure your business meets brand standards, adheres to local regulations, and is completed … [Read more...]

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