Below is information about Architects, Equipt. Suppliers...etc. But when you hire the RESTAURANT PLANNER. The rest is taken care of... Restaurant Planner handles all your needs from A to Z.

Architects

These professionals can plan for any part of your restaurants structural or seismic building elements, usually utilizing the services of a Structural Engineer, and submit plans to the Dept. of Building and Safety. Some architects also do interior design work. In California, check with the Board of Architectural Examiners (BAE) in Sacramento for license verification. Also, ask for references and portfolios for the restaurants they have successfully completed.

Misc. Consultants

In addition, you may need the services of

• Electrical Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Lighting Consultants
• Acoustical Consultants
• Audio Consultants

All the above consultants will work together on your behalf to produce a complete set of bid plans to submit to a general contractor, purchasing agent or dealer (prior to construction) so you can get an idea of cost and time involved for the opening of your restaurant.

Equipment Suppliers and Dealers

These individuals or firms sell just about everything needed for the restaurant kitchen -- from heavy equipment to tabletop goods. Some equipment dealers also offer design and construction (turnkey services). These are valuable services which cost the dealer time and money to produce. Good design and planning take a great deal of education, time and experience. Please beware of deals that sound too good to be true, such as “free design”  with purchase of equipment. You may not get the quality of design and services you need, and may run the risk of paying too much for your kitchen equipment.