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Finding Consultants

It’s a good idea to engage the services of various design professionals and food service consultants to help design and build  your restaurant. Their expertise and guidance can help you save a great deal of time and money while also providing an attractive and functional restaurant. 

As you probably already know, the first rule to hiring anyone is getting referrals from past clients and ask those clients lots of  questions! How much experience did the consultant have in planning their type of facility?  Did the consultant save the client money?  Did they perform in a professional manner? Were they ethical?  Did they do the work on time and on budget? Were their design solutions appropriate to the project?  Would they hire the consultant again?

Food Service Consultants

These individuals concern themselves with the kitchen (often referred to as "back of the house"). They will space plan your kitchen and service areas, recommend the best equipment for your menu and budget and give full specifications for the equipment you'll need. They generally do not sell equipment, so you should be getting an impartial opinion. A good food service consultant’s plans and specs should give enough information to get your plans approved by the local health department, secure bids from equipment dealers and general contractors. It's best to seek individuals with experience and a good reputation. Some food service consultants may become members of the Food Service Consultants Society International (FCSI).

Certified (or licensed) Interior Designers

Certified (or licensed) Interior Designers can plan for any part of your restaurant (for nonstructural work) and can usually submit plans to local building departments for permits. Generally, they perform all the design work your customers see, (also known as "front of the house"). The areas covered are exterior, entry, dining rooms, bars, eating counters and public restrooms. In California, designers certified by the California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC) are the only recognized interior design professionals in the state (as defined in California Business & Professions Code). Seek the services of a Certified or licensed interior designer that has prior restaurant design experience.