Restaurant Contractors

At Lyon Construction, we've established ourselves as trusted restaurant contractors across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, delivering exceptional dining environments for both national chains and independent operators. Our comprehensive approach integrates restaurant architecture, interior design, kitchen planning, and exterior elements to create restaurant spaces that enhance both operational efficiency and guest experience. From fast food franchises to local fine dining establishments, we understand the unique requirements that make restaurant construction a specialized field.

Our Restaurant Construction Expertise

Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

We excel at QSR construction projects that deliver efficient, brand-consistent environments meeting strict corporate standards while adapting to local conditions. Our experience with Starbucks, Popeye's Chicken, and other national QSR brands has made us experts in drive-thru configuration, kitchen efficiency, and the rapid construction timelines required by franchise agreements.

Fast Casual Dining

Our work with Firehouse Subs, Marco's Pizza, and similar concepts demonstrates our ability to create inviting fast casual environments that balance efficient service with comfortable dining experiences. We understand the unique challenges of counter service flow, open kitchen visibility, and creating distinctive spaces that reflect brand identity.

Independent Restaurants

Beyond franchise construction, we bring the same expertise to independent restaurant concepts across the Central South. Local restaurateurs benefit from our understanding of kitchen workflow, dining room aesthetics, and the critical balance between function and atmosphere that helps independent concepts thrive in competitive markets.

Your restaurant construction company

Successful restaurants start with expertly built environments that support both kitchen efficiency and unforgettable guest experiences. From ground-up builds to remodels, we offer comprehensive restaurant construction services tailored to the unique demands of food service operations. Our team delivers brand-aligned, code-compliant spaces with precision, speed, and minimal disruption to your business.

Comprehensive Kitchen Expertise

As specialized restaurant construction experts, we understand that the heart of any dining establishment is its kitchen. Our capabilities include:

Commercial kitchen layout optimization for workflow efficiency
Specialized equipment installation and integration
Fire suppression systems and safety compliance
Complex MEP systems specific to food service operations
Health department regulation compliance from initial design

Brand Standard Implementation

For franchise operators, we deliver consistent brand experiences while navigating local building requirements:

Direct coordination with corporate construction departments
Meticulous implementation of prototype designs
Adaptation of national standards to regional building codes
Experience with franchise timeline requirements
Streamlined approval processes with local authorities

Turnkey Restaurant Environments

We handle every aspect of your restaurant project from concept to completion:

Site development and restaurant exterior design
Landscape architecture and parking configuration
Custom interior finishes and lighting design
Furniture selection and installation
Specialized restaurant technology integration

Restaurant Remodeling Contractor Services

Our experienced restaurant renovation contractors excel at updating existing spaces with minimal disruption to your business:

Phased construction allowing continued operations
After-hours and expedited timeline options
Brand refresh implementation
Kitchen modernization while maintaining service
Dining area updates that enhance guest experience

How can we help?

The first step towards a solution to any challenge is a conversation. Let’s talk and see if we can help bring your vision to life.

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