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Popeyes Franchise Cost: Total Investment vs. Build-Out, and What NYC Adds
Popeyes’ FDD puts the cost to open at $504,545 to $1,968,245 in-line and $1,222,045 to $3,923,245 free-standing, before real estate. Here is how much of that is construction, how Dunkin’, Dave’s Hot Chicken and Five Guys compare, and what New York City adds.

Before You Sign a Restaurant Lease in NYC: The 9-Point Site Check a Contractor Runs First
Before you sign a restaurant lease in NYC, check nine things a contractor looks at first: legal use, zoning, occupant count, exhaust route, gas, power, grease interceptor, fire protection and the entrance. Here is where to find each answer and how to turn findings into lease terms.

Restaurant Construction Mistakes: The 8 That Cost Owners the Most
Most restaurant construction mistakes are made before anyone picks up a tool. The three costliest are signing a lease before a feasibility check, designing past

Restaurant HVAC Requirements: Hoods, Makeup Air, and Permits Explained
Restaurant HVAC requirements come down to three systems that have to work together: an exhaust hood sized to your cooking equipment, a makeup air system

Franchise Construction NYC: Permits, Cost, and Timeline Explained
Franchise construction in NYC is the process of converting a leased space into a location that meets both your franchisor’s brand prototype and New York

Restaurant Layout Design in NYC: How to Plan a Floor Plan That Works and Passes Inspection
Restaurant layout design is the process of planning how your dining room, kitchen, bar, restrooms, and service paths fit and flow inside your space. A