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Restaurant construction in Fort Worth and Dallas–Fort Worth
Harrison Construction is a Fort Worth general contractor that has built restaurants since 2011, for brands such as Five Guys, Which Wich, Pei Wei, Sonic, Pizza Patrón, Taco Cabana, El Pollo Loco and Starbucks. We take a lease on shell or second-generation space, or a pad site, through estimating, permits, construction and close-out, with regular progress meetings and reports, so the opening date stays in sight.
- New location build-outs
- Second-generation restaurant space
- Freestanding and drive-thru restaurants
Project formats
- New location build-outsin strip centers, mixed-use buildings and end caps: shell space finished out to the brand’s drawings.
- Second-generation restaurant spaceconverting a previous restaurant: what stays, what goes, and what the new concept needs.
- Freestanding and drive-thru restaurantsground-up buildings on pad sites, with the site work, the drive-thru lane and the patio.
- Remodels and refreshesdining-room updates, kitchen-line changes and brand refreshes, phased around operating hours where the project allows.
Cities: Fort Worth, Dallas, Arlington, Keller, Southlake, Grapevine, Denton, Lewisville, Plano, Frisco, McKinney and the rest of Dallas–Fort Worth.
Before he founded Harrison Construction, Lonnie Harrison was a project manager for Cooper General Contractors in Dallas, building restaurants for national accounts. His background
I would be elated to work with Mr Harrison on future projects as I only expect successful and positive outcomes in large part to the direction and effort that Mr. Harrison brings to the project team.
What this type of project asks for
Kitchen and utility coordination
Hood and exhaust, fire suppression, grease interceptor, gas, electrical loads and water for the equipment list are coordinated with the trades and the equipment supplier before rough-in, not after.
Front of house and back of house
Dining room, counter, restrooms and storefront on one side; the line, prep, walk-in, dish and storage on the other, each with its own inspections.
Permits and health review
The city reviews the plans and issues the building permit; restaurants are also reviewed by the local health authority. Starting both in pre-construction keeps the schedule honest.
Project sequencing
Long-lead equipment, the hood, the storefront and the signage decide the schedule as much as the trades do. The development schedule works backward from the opening date.
Owner, architect and subcontractor coordination
Regular construction meetings and electronic reports keep the owner, the design team and the trades on one schedule.
Restaurants & QSR projects from the Harrison gallery
123 completed projects on record
Firehouse Subs (29), Sonic (15), Five Guys (11), Dillas Quesadillas (8), El Pollo Loco (8), Snappy Salads (6) and 29 more, in 59 cities across 5 states: tenant finish-outs, renovations and ground-up buildings, contracts ranging from under $25,000 to $1 million–$2 million.
| Project | City | Address | Size | Work | Completed | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terra Mediterranean | Plano, TX | 2401 Dallas Parkway, Suite RS-1 | 7,413 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2018 | $1M–$2M |
| Dillas Quesadillas | Frisco, TX | 2055 University Dr | 3,000 sq ft | Ground-Up | $1M–$2M | |
| El Pollo Loco | Grand Prairie, TX | 2660 S HWY 161 | 3,150 sq ft | Ground-Up | 2018 | $1M–$2M |
| Dillas Quesadillas | Ruston, LA | 1003 Cooktown Rd | 1,400 sq ft | Ground-Up | 2024 | $500K–$1M |
| GAPCo | Richardson, TX | 520 Lockwood Dr. Suite #200 | 4,800 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out · Ovens | $500K–$1M | |
| Dillas Quesadillas | Frisco, TX | 3930 Preston Rd. #140 | 2,800 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out · Drive-thru expansion | 2017 | $500K–$1M |
| Mooyah | Melissa, TX | 140 Bucces Blvd Suite 500 | 1,212 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | $500K–$1M | |
| Starbucks | Irving, TX | 4080 W. Airport Freeway | 931 sq ft | Ground-Up | $500K–$1M | |
| Dillas Quesadillas | Forney, TX | 303 Marketplace Blvd | 2,950 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | $250K–$500K | |
| Luna Grill | Southlake, TX | 1141 E Southlake Blvd #530 | 4,000 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2015 | $250K–$500K |
| Dillas Quesadillas | Plano, TX | 2008 Midway Rd | 3,200 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | $250K–$500K | |
| Oishii | Grapevine, TX | 401 E. State Highway 114 | 5,310 sq ft | Renovation | $250K–$500K | |
| Fat Straws | Arlington, TX | 4001 W. Matlock Rd | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | $250K–$500K | |
| Luna Grill | Colleyville, TX | 5505 Colleyville Blvd #100 | 2,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2015 | $250K–$500K |
| Firehouse Subs | Stephenville, TX | 2675 W. Washington #200 | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | $250K–$500K | |
| Firehouse Subs | Cleburne, TX | 1663 W. Henderson St | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2023 | $250K–$500K |
| Dillas Quesadillas | McKinney, TX | 3510 W University, Suite 102 | 2,200 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2018 | $250K–$500K |
| How Do You Roll | Plano, TX | 1921 Preston Rd #2000 | 2,390 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | $250K–$500K | |
| Taco Cabana | Houston, TX | 6522 Westheimer Rd | 4,015 sq ft | Renovation | $250K–$500K | |
| Firehouse Subs | Coppell, TX | 150 S Denton Tap Rd | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2023 | $250K–$500K |
| Jamba Juice | Mansfield, TX | 3000 E Broad St Suite 104 | 1,800 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | $250K–$500K | |
| Grip Med Grill | Arlington, TX | 115 West 2nd St. | 3,000 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2013 | $250K–$500K |
| Dillas Quesadillas | Nacogdoches, TX | 2829 N. Street | 2,650 sq ft | Renovation | 2025 | $250K–$500K |
| Taco Cabana | Hurst, TX | 1495 Precinct Line Rd | 4,034 sq ft | Renovation | 2018 | $250K–$500K |
| Luna Grill | Flower Mound, TX | 2500 Cross Timbers Rd | 3,400 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2014 | $250K–$500K |
| Pei Wei | Hurst, TX | 1460 Precinct Line Rd | 3,400 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2014 | $250K–$500K |
| Grip Med Grill | Denton, TX | 1200 West Hickory Street | 3,000 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2012 | $250K–$500K |
| Firehouse Subs | Plano, TX | 901 Central Expressway Suite #300 | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2022 | $250K–$500K |
| Firehouse Subs | Cross Roads, TX | 11750 US 380 #210 | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | $250K–$500K | |
| Grip Med Grill | Dallas, TX | 6030 Luther Lane, Suite 140 | 3,000 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2012 | $250K–$500K |
| El Pollo Loco | Watauga, TX | 7900 Denton Hwy | 3,150 sq ft | Renovation | $250K–$500K | |
| Firehouse Subs | Red Oak, TX | 106 E. Ovilla Rd #3 | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | $100K–$250K | |
| Pizza Snob | Denton, TX | 321 W Hickory St #108 | 1,879 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2015 | $100K–$250K |
| P.F. Chang’s | Raleigh, NC | 4325 Glenwood Ave #2089 | 9,821 sq ft | Renovation · Remodel while open | 2014 | $100K–$250K |
| Outback Steakhouse | Mesquite, TX | 3903 Towne Crossing Blvd | 9,065 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | $100K–$250K | |
| Firehouse Subs | Waxahachie, TX | 1400 North Hwy 77 # 400 | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | $100K–$250K | |
| El Pollo Loco | Dallas, TX | 9455 Forest Lane | 3,150 sq ft | Renovation | $100K–$250K | |
| Pizza Inn | Durant, OK | 415 Westside Dr | 3,000 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2019 | $100K–$250K |
| Dillas Quesadillas | Denton, TX | 1715 S Loop 288 Suite 100 | 2,800 sq ft | Renovation | $100K–$250K | |
| Fluellen Cupcakes | Frisco, TX | 5001 Panther Creek Pkwy # 500 | 1,200 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | $100K–$250K | |
| Firehouse Subs | Keller, TX | 1411 Keller Pkwy | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2018 | $100K–$250K |
| Taqueria | Irving, TX | 2951 N Belt Line Rd | 2,800 sq ft | Renovation | $100K–$250K | |
| GAPCo | Dallas, TX | 1923 Greenville Ave | 1,400 sq ft | Renovation · Exhaust hood | $100K–$250K | |
| Society Bakery | Dallas, TX | 3610 Greenville Ave | 876 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2016 | $100K–$250K |
| Terra Mediterranean | Fort Worth, TX | 2973 Crockett St | 5,800 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2014 | $50K–$100K |
| Sonic | Arlington, TX | 4111 S. Bowden Rd | 900 sq ft | Renovation | $50K–$100K | |
| LiveLovePop | Addison, TX | 4385 Belt Line | 2014 | $25K–$50K | ||
| Sonic | Keller, TX | 8661 N Beach St | 900 sq ft | Renovation | $25K–$50K | |
| Sonic | Fort Worth, TX | 3078 Basswood Blvd | 900 sq ft | Renovation | $25K–$50K | |
| GAPCo | Dallas, TX | 1910 Summit Ave | 1,500 sq ft | Renovation · Office | $25K–$50K | |
| Mama Garducci’s | Austin, TX | 730 W Stassney Ln | 1,290 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2015 | Under $25K |
| Sonic | Allen, TX | McDermott | 900 sq ft | Renovation | Under $25K | |
| GAPCo | Dallas, TX | 1145 Peavy Road | 689 sq ft | Renovation | Under $25K | |
| Sonic | Rowlett, TX | 6601 Dalrock | 900 sq ft | Renovation | Under $25K | |
| Sonic | Hurst, TX | 1308 Precinct Line | 900 sq ft | Renovation · Wall repair | Under $25K | |
| Sonic | Fort Worth, TX | Tehama Ridge Parkway | 900 sq ft | Renovation | Under $25K | |
| Firehouse Subs | Cedar Hill, TX | 352 N Hwy 67 | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out, Renovation · Remodel | 2015 | Under $25K |
| Lockwood Distilling | Richardson, TX | 506 Lockwood Dr Suite A | 1,500 sq ft | Renovation · Patio | Under $25K | |
| Sonic | Garland, TX | 245 Cedar Sage Dr | 900 sq ft | Renovation | Under $25K | |
| Eiland Coffee Roasters | Richardson, TX | 2701 Custer Pkwy | 1,100 sq ft | Renovation | Under $25K | |
| Sonic | Fort Worth, TX | 9560 Clifford St. | 900 sq ft | Renovation | Under $25K | |
| Sonic | Allen, TX | 1536 E Stacy Road | 900 sq ft | Renovation | Under $25K | |
| Sonic | Dallas, TX | 3650 Frankford Road | 900 sq ft | Renovation | Under $25K | |
| Sonic | Dallas, TX | 12130 Inwood | 900 sq ft | Renovation | Under $25K | |
| Sonic | Fort Worth, TX | 1700 Western Center Blvd | 900 sq ft | Renovation | Under $25K | |
| Sonic | Princeton, TX | 401 E Princeton Dr | 900 sq ft | Renovation | Under $25K | |
| Sonic | McKinney, TX | 420 N. Custer Road | 900 sq ft | Renovation | Under $25K | |
| Firehouse Subs | Addison, TX | 4135 Belt Line Rd. Suite 120 | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2026 | |
| Firehouse Subs | Arlington, TX | 1805 N Collins St | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2017 | |
| Firehouse Subs | Athens, TX | 1010 East Tyler St. # 100 | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2023 | |
| Firehouse Subs | Cypress, TX | 9430 Fry Rd, Suite 100 | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2025 | |
| Firehouse Subs | Dallas, TX | 18208 Preston Rd | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2016 | |
| Firehouse Subs | Dallas, TX | 5549 LBJ Fwy # 150 | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2023 | |
| Firehouse Subs | Forney, TX | 514 W. US Hwy 80 | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2023 | |
| Firehouse Subs | Fort Worth, TX | 4845 Bryant Irvin Rd | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2015 | |
| Firehouse Subs | Fort Worth, TX | 501 Alta Mere Dr | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2015 | |
| Firehouse Subs | Granbury, TX | 325 E Hwy 377 | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2016 | |
| Firehouse Subs | Humble, TX | 7036 FM 1960 E. Unit A-2 | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2025 | |
| Firehouse Subs | Katy, TX | 29615 Jordan Ranch Crossing # 210 | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2026 | |
| Firehouse Subs | Lewisville, TX | 2325 S. Stemmons Fwy #308 | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2015 | |
| Firehouse Subs | McKinney, TX | 2890 Craig Dr | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2015 | |
| Firehouse Subs | Owasso, OK | 9538 N Garnett Rd | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2015 | |
| Firehouse Subs | Richardson, TX | 1390 E Belt Line Rd | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2016 | |
| Firehouse Subs | Saginaw, TX | 1005 N. Saginaw Blvd, Suite 102 | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2025 | |
| Firehouse Subs | Temple, TX | 145 Westfield Blvd Suite 120 | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2023 | |
| Firehouse Subs | Waco, TX | 4215 Franklin Ave | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2025 | |
| Firehouse Subs | Wichita Falls, TX | 3201 Lawrence Rd | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2017 | |
| Five Guys | Amarillo, TX | 2313 S Georgia St | 2,400 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2015 | |
| Five Guys | Arlington, TX | 4245 S Cooper St | 2,400 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2015 | |
| Five Guys | Dallas, TX | 13350 Dallas Pkwy | 2,400 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2015 | |
| Five Guys | Fort Worth, TX | 313 Houston St | 2,400 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2013 | |
| Five Guys | Irving, TX | 6440 N MacArthur Blvd | 2,400 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2015 | |
| Five Guys | Lubbock, TX | 6076 Marsha Sharp Fwy | 2,400 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2014 | |
| Five Guys | Mesquite, TX | 1725 N Town E Blvd | 2,400 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2015 | |
| Five Guys | Midland, TX | 2816 Loop 250 Frontage Rd #300 | 2,400 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2015 | |
| Five Guys | Plano, TX | 1201 E Spring Creek Pkwy | 2,400 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2015 | |
| Five Guys | Rockwall, TX | 1035 I-30 | 2,400 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2015 | |
| Five Guys | Wichita Falls, TX | 3100 Midwestern Pkwy | 2,400 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2013 | |
| El Pollo Loco | Arlington, TX | 4911 S Cooper St | 3,150 sq ft | Ground-Up | ||
| El Pollo Loco | Bedford, TX | 1900 Central Rd | 3,150 sq ft | Ground-Up | ||
| El Pollo Loco | Grand Prairie, TX | 2125 N State Hwy 360 | 3,150 sq ft | Ground-Up | ||
| El Pollo Loco | Hurst, TX | 1245 W Pipeline Rd | 3,150 sq ft | Ground-Up | ||
| El Pollo Loco | Irving, TX | 2137 Estrada Pkwy | 3,150 sq ft | Ground-Up | ||
| Snappy Salads | Dallas, TX | 717 N. Harwood | 1,911 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2017 | |
| Snappy Salads | Fort Worth, TX | 1664 S. University Dr., Suites D & E | 2,893 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2017 | |
| Snappy Salads | Frisco, TX | 5252 West Main St. Suite 100 | 2,501 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | ||
| Snappy Salads | Lewisville, TX | 4940 State Highway 121 | 2,300 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | ||
| Snappy Salads | Plano, TX | 5588 TX 121 | 2,200 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2016 | |
| Snappy Salads | Plano, TX | 5930 W Park Blvd | 1,987 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | 2016 | |
| Luna Grill | Dallas, TX | 3921 Gaston Ave. Suite A | 2,700 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | ||
| Luna Grill | Plano, TX | 2444 Preston Rd | 2,699 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | ||
| Oishii | Dallas, TX | 5627 SMU Boulevard | 1,700 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | ||
| Oishii | Plano, TX | 8448 Parkwood Blvd # 700 | 1,400 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | ||
| Starbucks | Denton, TX | 4910 Teasley Lane | 1,980 sq ft | Ground-Up | ||
| Starbucks | Early, TX | 117 Early Blvd | 2,200 sq ft | Ground-Up | ||
| Fat Straws | Richardson, TX | 1,900 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | |||
| Which Wich | Kansas City, MO | 554 Westport Rd #100 | 1,656 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | ||
| Which Wich | San Antonio, TX | 2026 Babcock Rd | 1,390 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | ||
| CoCo Ichibanya | Haltom City, TX | 3970 N.E. Loop 820 Suite 300 | 2,400 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | ||
| Curry Up Now | Flower Mound, TX | 2717 Cross Timbers Rd # 400 | 1,879 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | ||
| Fleming’s Steakhouse | San Antonio, TX | 255 E. Basse Rd. Bldg E. Suite # 200 | 8,700 sq ft | Renovation | ||
| Gather Kitchen | Dallas, TX | 1601 Elm St | 2,400 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out | ||
| Mike’s Chicken | Frisco, TX | 9970 Dallas Parkway | 3,800 sq ft | Tenant Finish-Out |
From the Harrison Construction project records. Sizes are the leased or built area of the space. Contract is the range of the contract value, never the amount; a blank means the office has not added it yet.
How we build it
Why owners choose Harrison for restaurants & qsr
Restaurants, finish-outs and medical offices, built here
Founded in Fort Worth by Lonnie Harrison, who has more than 25 years in construction. 190 completed projects on record in 8 states, for Firehouse Subs, Sonic, Five Guys, Taco Cabana, Starbucks, El Pollo Loco and 7-Eleven, among 73 brands.
Licensed in Texas and 29 other states
What a landlord, a lender and a franchise brand ask for first, with a ground-up division and a finish-out team under one roof.
Meetings, reports, changes priced first
Regular progress meetings and electronic project reports from the site visit to the punch list. A change is priced and approved before it is built.
Who builds out restaurants in Fort Worth and Dallas–Fort Worth?
Harrison Construction has built restaurants across Dallas–Fort Worth since 2011, as tenant finish-outs, second-generation conversions and freestanding buildings, for franchise brands and independent operators.
I signed a lease for a restaurant. What happens first?
A site visit and a review of the lease exhibits and the drawings. From those we prepare a conceptual estimate, value-engineering options and a development schedule, and start the permit path with the city and the health authority.
Do you build franchise restaurants?
Yes. Brands on record include Firehouse Subs (29 locations), Sonic (15), Five Guys (11), Dillas Quesadillas and El Pollo Loco (8 each), Snappy Salads (6), Luna Grill (5), Taco Cabana, Starbucks, Which Wich and Pei Wei; Pizza Patrón, Hooters and Nestlé Toll House are also on our client list. We work with franchise development teams, architects and engineers.
Do you build fast-casual, coffee shop and pizza restaurants?
Yes. Quick-service, fast-casual, coffee and pizza formats are all on our client list, as finish-outs and as freestanding buildings.
Do you build drive-thru and drive-in restaurants?
Freestanding restaurant brands with drive-thru and drive-in formats are on our client list, including Sonic, Taco Cabana and Starbucks. Our ground-up division builds the building and the site.
Can you remodel a restaurant while it stays open?
Often, with phasing and work scheduled around operating hours; it depends on the scope. We plan it with you before pricing.
How early should I call a contractor?
Before you sign the lease if you can. A pre-construction review shows what the space will cost to finish out and how long the permits will take.
Are you bonded and insured?
Yes. Harrison Construction is fully bonded and insured.
Useful before you start
What to Know Before Starting a Restaurant Build-Out
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What Drives the Cost of a Restaurant Build-Out in Texas
No single number is honest. Here is what actually sets the cost of a restaurant build-out and how to get a real figure for your space.
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Ground-Up Construction vs. Tenant Finish-Out: What Changes
Same brand, same counters, very different job. What changes between building the building and building inside one, and when each path makes sense.
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Planning a restaurants & qsr project?
Planning a new location, build-out, renovation or commercial development? Tell us about your project and we’ll help identify the next step.
What to send us
The address, the lease or letter of intent, any drawings or the brand’s prototype set, and the date you need to open. Not all of it is needed to start the conversation.
Email office@harrisonconstructionteam.com or call (817) 988-0242.