Independent restaurants and franchise locations both get a strong start with Interior Buildouts, Inc. We handle smart space planning, fast-tracked permitting, and complete design-build services to help you open your doors and start making money sooner.
Since 2007, as a second‑generation, family‑owned firm headquartered in Jacksonville, we pair deep, code‑level knowledge of Northeast Florida with restaurant‑specific systems that work for both national brand consistency and local concept flexibility. In every project, shell to certified occupancy, your restaurant opens on time, stays under budget, and is built to last.
Elevating Jacksonville Restaurants with Strategy, Design, and Local Expertise
Looking for a trusted restaurant contractor in Jacksonville, FL? Interior Buildouts specializes in high-quality commercial construction, offering end-to-end solutions for franchise restaurants, independent restaurants, cafes, and bars. We focus on building efficient, inviting spaces that set your business up for long-term success.
Led by Joe Hodgins, a long-time member of Jacksonville’s Building Code Adjustment Board, we understand zoning, COU, health and restroom requirements. This means fewer permit revisions and fast municipal approvals.
From architectural layout and kitchen workflow to structural plans and construction, Interior Buildouts handles every trade in-house. This eliminates phone tag and schedule conflicts, saving you time and stress.
Our process for restaurants consists of three elements: schematic drawings, budget, and scope of work. These elements are developed simultaneously to ensure your budget remains realistic and aligns with your project goals.
Our team begins by creating preliminary drawings and diagrams to illustrate the overall layout and design intent. We then outline all anticipated costs associated with each area of work. The scope of work details all tasks that need to be completed in the project. This process often requires dialogue between the contractor and the owner to fine-tune the design and ensure it meets all requirements.
Our unique “design, plan, perform” process helps new restaurants open faster, getting you to full operation sooner and generating revenue earlier.
Interior Buildouts specifies materials (floors, finishes, exhaust hoods and piping, stainless counters) with longevity in mind. This minimizes maintenance cost and disruption for owners years down the road.
Interior Buildouts has partnered with several quick-service and full-service restaurants in Jacksonville, including; Cold Stone Creamery, Planet Smoothie, Jax Fish Fry, Bala’s Pizza and Beary Boba doughnut shop both in St. Johns County, and Urban Vietnamese in the Town Center. We have experience handling commercial kitchens with gas piping, grease trap tie-ins, walk-in coolers, hand & dishwashing stations as well as make-up air and hoods.
Have a question or ready to start your next project? Interior Buildouts, Inc. is your trusted partner for every aspect of Restaurant Construction in Jacksonville. We build with purpose and precision so your dining concept thrives from day one.
We respect your privacy and will never share your information with third parties.
Jacksonville restaurateurs face tight timelines and strict health codes. Interior Buildouts uses a design-build model, planning, permitting, and construction all in-house, so owners avoid bidding delays and finger-pointing between architects and builders.
You work with one team from design to occupancy, so no passing the buck or waiting on responses from separate architects or general contractors. Every phase is our responsibility under one roof.
All disciplines, such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, and finishes, are scheduled together in one master project plan, so work flows efficiently and site logjams are avoided.
We finalize equipment layouts, floor drains, and hood placements before construction begins. That means fewer mid‑project surprises, better pricing control, and more certainty in project scope.
We have completed multiple Cold Stone Creamery locations and entirely custom independent restaurants like Jax Fish Fry. Once your standard layout is approved in Duval or St. Johns County, we efficiently adapt it for a second or third location.
These process advantages apply equally to franchise restaurants with established brand standards and to unique, independent concepts. We manage every stage of the build, from initial planning to final walkthrough, to deliver restaurants in Jacksonville faster, cleaner, and with fewer surprises.
We model kitchen traffic flow, seating capacity, and code compliance at the project’s outset, ensuring your plans arrive at the permitting desk with fewer revisions. Our design phase includes schematic evaluations and layout sketches tailored to optimize both branding and operational efficiency, minimizing value-engineering surprises.
Joe Hodgins has served on Jacksonville’s Building Code Adjustment Board for six years, giving us direct visibility into zoning, life safety, and ADA code decisions that typically delay other contractors. That local insight, combined with established relationships with city reviewers and fire marshals, streamlines the submission and review process for you.
We coordinate plumbing, electrical, HVAC, exhaust hood systems, and grease trap installations using a unified project timeline, ensuring that no work is staged or rescheduled at the last moment. Our team handles interior demolition, drywall, hardware, paint, and equipment hookups in-house to maintain quality and avoid contractor conflicts.
We remain on site through each inspection milestone, from framing to fire marshal, so your restaurant is move-in ready. Before we call it done, we walk through with you and resolve final punch-list items.
We understand that starting a restaurant contracting project can bring up many questions. At Interior Buildouts, Inc., we’re here to help you every step of the way. Explore some of our most commonly asked questions about our company, process, and costs.
From permit-ready drawing to closing date, most restaurant projects are completed in 12–16 weeks.
Yes. We review equipment shop drawings, handle site preparation, and connect to utilities.
We service the four county area of NE Florida: Duval, Clay, Nassau and St. Johns.
Absolutely not! As a business owner, it’s crucial to understand your construction costs and timelines before signing any leases. Proper planning is essential to avoid challenging financial situations. Without a timeline you might end up paying rent for several months while construction and permitting is ongoing. Our Design-Build process enables us to provide fast pricing and plans, allowing you to sign your lease quickly and confidently.
No, you don’t need any plans before contacting us. We will schedule a free consultation with you and go over any design needs for your project. It is recommended to meet with us before engaging with architects. Our in-house design services are more cost-effective, potentially saving you money to invest directly into your project.
Have a question or ready to start your next project? Interior Buildouts, Inc. is your trusted partner for every aspect of Restaurant Construction in Jacksonville. We build with purpose and precision so your dining concept thrives from day one.
We respect your privacy and will never share your information with third parties.
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We respect your privacy and will never share your information with third parties.
