Restaurant
Build-Out
Contractor
Modern Day Commodities is a licensed Restaurant Build-Out Contractor serving Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. We deliver turnkey restaurant construction — permit coordination through health department final inspection, on time and on budget.
Restaurant Build-Out, Renovation & Remodel — Metro Atlanta
Modern Day Commodities is a licensed Restaurant Build-Out Contractor based in Cumming, GA — Georgia License GCCO008362. We specialize in full-scope restaurant construction for fast casual concepts, full-service dining, bars, breweries, and food halls throughout Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. From a second-generation restaurant remodel to a ground-up food service build, our team manages every phase from permit coordination through health department final inspection.
Whether you need a restaurant renovation to refresh an existing space, a restaurant remodel to meet new brand standards, or a full commercial kitchen construction build-out for a new concept — MDC coordinates every trade, manages all subcontractors, and delivers on a fixed-price contract. The Brews & Hops taproom and Tropical Smoothie Cafe build-outs are examples of what that looks like in practice. See our completed projects or our commercial general contractor services.
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Restaurant Build-Out, Renovation & Remodel Services
Full Restaurant Build-Outs
As your Restaurant Build-Out Contractor, we manage the full scope — demo, framing, drywall, MEP, commercial kitchen, flooring, ceilings, and finishes through final inspection.
Commercial Kitchen Construction
Commercial kitchen construction including cooking lines, hood systems, grease traps, fire suppression, and all back-of-house work built to health department and fire marshal standards.
Bar & Taproom Build-Outs
Taprooms, breweries, and bars built for customer flow — custom millwork, bar tops, draft systems, plumbing, electrical, and finish carpentry.
Franchise & Multi-Location Rollouts
Brand-standard restaurant build-outs, refresh programs, and multi-site expansions for franchise operators and national brands across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Restaurant Renovation & Remodel
Second-generation conversions, restaurant renovation updates, and restaurant remodel projects — from targeted refreshes to full gut buildbacks.
Restaurant Tenant Improvement
Full-service restaurant TI build-outs for leased food service spaces — landlord coordination, permit management, trade supervision, and move-in ready delivery.
Why Metro Atlanta Restaurants Choose MDC
Restaurant owners, franchise operators, and property managers across Metro Atlanta choose Modern Day Commodities as their Restaurant Build-Out Contractor for consistent delivery, fixed-price accountability, and commercial kitchen construction expertise.
Licensed & Insured — GCCO008362
Full general liability and workers' comp. All documentation available before we break ground on any restaurant build-out or renovation project.
Commercial Kitchen Construction Specialists
We coordinate hood systems, grease traps, fire suppression, and health department inspections — the trades that separate an experienced restaurant contractor from a general GC.
Franchise Experience
We've built for franchise operators who need brand-standard construction, landlord TI coordination, and franchisor documentation handled on schedule.
Permit & Inspection Management
We pull permits, coordinate building department, health department, and fire marshal approvals, and manage closeout documentation — you stay focused on your opening.
Recent Restaurant Construction Projects
Lucky Goat Coffee Shop
Full food service build-out — custom bar, millwork, flooring, ceilings, MEP coordination, and all finishes.
Brews & Hops Taproom
Full taproom build-out — bar construction, draft systems, flooring, ceilings, custom millwork, and all finishes.
Tropical Smoothie Café Build-Out
Franchise restaurant build-out — demo, framing, MEP, commercial kitchen construction, flooring, ceilings, and health department finishes.
More Commercial Construction Services
Tenant Improvement Contractor
Turnkey TI build-outs for leased commercial spaces across Metro Atlanta.
Office Build-Out Contractor
Full commercial office build-outs across Alpharetta, Cumming, and Metro Atlanta.
Commercial Remodel Contractor
Office, retail, and commercial remodeling delivered on schedule with fixed-price contracts.
Ground-Up Construction
New commercial construction from site prep through certificate of occupancy.
Need a Restaurant
Build-Out Contractor?
Send us your plans, photos, or a quick scope description. We'll review and return a fixed-price proposal — typically within 48 hours. Georgia License GCCO008362.
Restaurant build-outs in Georgia require coordination with local health departments. Review Georgia DPH food service permit requirements or contact us — we manage the full inspection process. All construction work complies with OSHA construction safety standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a restaurant build-out cost?
Costs vary based on space size, existing conditions, commercial kitchen construction requirements, finishes, and permit requirements. We provide a fixed-price proposal after a site visit and scope review. Request a free quote here.
How long does a restaurant build-out take?
Timelines depend on scope, permit approvals, inspections, and material lead times. A targeted restaurant renovation may wrap in a few weeks. A full build-out with commercial kitchen construction can take several months. Every project gets a schedule before demo starts.
Do you handle permits and health department inspections?
Yes. Every Restaurant Build-Out Contractor on our team coordinates permit applications, building department approvals, health department inspections, and fire marshal sign-offs. You focus on your opening — we manage the full process.
Can you renovate an existing restaurant space?
Yes. We perform restaurant renovation, restaurant remodel, and second-generation conversions throughout Metro Atlanta and North Georgia — converting existing food service spaces into updated, code-compliant concepts.
Do you work with franchise restaurant operators?
Yes. We work with franchise operators on brand-standard restaurant build-outs, refresh programs, and restaurant renovation projects — handling landlord TI coordination, permit submission, and franchisor documentation requirements.