Commercial · Restaurants
Restaurant construction in Dallas and Plano
Ground-up and second-gen restaurant build outs, run start to finish by one team.
50+ pizza restaurants built in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas
What does a restaurant contractor handle?
AllTex Construction builds and finishes out restaurants in Dallas, Plano and across DFW, from pizza carry-outs to full bars. Our own crews handle framing, ceilings, flooring and wall finishes; trusted MEP partners handle the kitchen trades. We coordinate permits and inspections through to your certificate of occupancy.
Who it's for
Owners and franchisees opening a new location, landlords converting a second-generation space, and out-of-town general contractors who need a Texas team they can trust.
Who it isn't for
If you only need a hood cleaned or a single appliance swapped, a specialty service company will be quicker and cheaper.
What a restaurant build out with AllTex includes
- Ground up or second genNew pads, inline shell space, or a conversion of the restaurant that was there before.
- Kitchen trades coordinatedPlumbing, electrical and mechanical by long-term MEP partners, scheduled around your equipment deliveries.
- The room guests seeBars, feature walls, painted and slatted ceilings, tile and flooring by our own crews.
- Permits and inspectionsBuilding, fire and health inspections tracked from submittal to final punch and CO.
- Reporting you can forwardDaily and weekly progress reports, so owners and franchisors see the same picture we do.
Why do pizza brands keep calling AllTex?
We have built more than 50 pizza restaurants across Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, including Domino's, Papa Murphy's and Papa John's locations. After that many, the layout, the make line and the inspection checklist hold very few surprises.
Our line on our last website was "Nobody builds pizza joints like AllTex Construction." We stand by it, and we'd like to keep the streak going.
Full-service dining rooms and bars
Beyond pizza, our crews have worked on Papa Murphy's, Chuy's and Mellow Mushroom locations around DFW, plus local bars and taquerias. The work that makes a dining room memorable is mostly Division 9, which is exactly the part we keep in-house: reclaimed-wood bars, carved feature walls, painted slat ceilings and tile.
Running Texas restaurant jobs for out-of-town GCs
Out-of-town general contractors pick AllTex to manage and build their Texas work. We have completed more than 50 projects for them, with more than 7 superintendents able to run 10 to 15 jobs at once and over 200 tradesmen to call on.
From first call to finished job
- Step 1
Walk the space
We walk the site or the plans with you and note what the last tenant left behind.
- Step 2
Price and schedule
A written estimate and a schedule built around equipment lead times and your opening date.
- Step 3
Build and inspect
Framing, MEP rough-in, inspections, ceilings, finishes, equipment set.
- Step 4
Punch and open
Final punch, certificate of occupancy, keys and a clean room ready for staff training.
How much does a restaurant build out cost?
Estimates from AllTex are free and written, so you can compare them line by line. Bring us a competitor's written bid and we'll try to beat it.
| Restaurant build out, per square foot | $200 – $400 |
|---|---|
| Second-generation restaurant space | 30% – 50% less than a new build out |
| Commercial kitchen equipment lead time | 8 – 16 weeks |
Market ranges from a published 2026 Dallas guide, not an AllTex quote. Your price is confirmed in writing before any work starts.
Source: Block Renovation, Dallas commercial remodeling guide (April 2026)
Work from our crews
Questions people ask us
How much does a restaurant build out cost in Dallas?
Published 2026 Dallas figures put restaurant build outs at about $200 to $400 per square foot, depending on the kitchen and finishes. Second-generation space usually costs 30% to 50% less. AllTex gives a free written estimate for your space.
How long does a restaurant build out take?
The schedule depends on permits, inspections and equipment. Commercial kitchen equipment alone often takes 8 to 16 weeks to arrive, so we build the schedule around those lead times from day one.
Can you convert a second-generation restaurant space?
Yes. In a second-generation space we check what can stay, such as hoods, grease lines and walk-ins that still meet code, and price the rest. Reusing what works is where second-gen savings come from.
Do you build restaurants outside Dallas and Plano?
Yes. AllTex Construction has built restaurants in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, and manages Texas restaurant jobs for out-of-town general contractors.
Tell us what you're building
Estimates are free. Call, or send a few details and we'll set up a time to walk your project.