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hiring the architect first, some even
nabbing an architect in advance of
selecting a specific space. This allows
the architect an opportunity to review a
prospective space alongside ownership
and to identify potential issues the
landlord might address before the
pizzeria takes possession. An architect
can also streamline the selection of
a contractor, recommending those
with relevant experience and helping
ownership review construction bids as
well.
INSIST ON RESTAURANT INDUSTRY
EXPERIENCE
Though many U.S. markets are rich
in architects, not all architects are
created equally.
"Favor those with hospitality
experience," advises Howard Ellman
of Michigan-based Dynamic Designs,
a Michigan-based design and
architectural firm that has worked
with national names like Disney and
Rainforest Cafe.
Hiring construction partners without
specific restaurant experience is
among the most common - and soulcrushing - mistakes restaurateurs make.
Restaurants, after all, are their own
unique beasts, vastly different animals
than office buildings or residential
units. Those lacking experience in
the specialty, Ellman notes, are more
prone to overlook intricacies of the
foodservice environment - ventilation,
codes, customer flow and finishes to
name a few - that translate into lost
money, time and, all too frequently, an
inferior finished product.
"Someone who understands the
ins and outs of restaurant design and
construction ultimately saves you
money on a project because they've
already got important knowledge in
hand," says Dan Bavaro, who's opening
his fifth Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana &
Pastaria in Florida this spring.
Bavaro also recommends finding
construction partners familiar with the
municipality in which the restaurant
will sit. Those with previous knowledge
of codes and permitting processes, and
perhaps even personal relationships, can
streamline the entire process.
EARNESTLY ASSESS FIT
With some prospective
construction partners in mind, Gresser
suggests operators focus their early
interactions on assessing "fit." In
short, how does it feel to work with
and converse with these different
professionals? Do they promptly return
calls and e-mails? Do they genuinely
seem interested in the project? Are
they thoughtfully suggesting additional
considerations, resources or solutions?
Are they organized and prepared?
"Remember that these are people,
especially the architect, that you could
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Contributors
Expo Spotlight
Interact
Conversation
Man on the Street
Tony’s Trending Recipe
Knead to Know
Destinations
Updating Seating
Spring Asparagus
John Provides a Gouda Cheese
Construction Partners
Learning From Others Ii
Camporosso, Ft. Mitchell, Ky
Product Showcase
Pizza Today Yellow Pages
The Marketplace
Reader’s Resource
Mike’s Monthly Tip
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Pizza Today - April 2019 - Contributors
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Pizza Today - April 2019 - Destinations
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Pizza Today - April 2019 - Updating Seating
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Pizza Today - April 2019 - Spring Asparagus
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Pizza Today - April 2019 - John Provides a Gouda Cheese
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