Restaurant Construction
Built To Code.
Jays Construction and Development specializes in restaurant tenant build-outs and remodels for national franchise brands and independent operators across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
We understand restaurant construction — kitchen design, hood systems, health department requirements, and brand specification compliance. From bare shell to certificate of occupancy, we handle every phase.
Restaurant Build-Out Services
Every system a restaurant needs, coordinated under one contractor.
Kitchen Layout & Build
Commercial kitchen construction to your brand spec or custom layout — including prep areas, cold storage rough-in, and equipment pad placement.
Hood & Exhaust Systems
Type I commercial hood installation, makeup air, fire suppression integration, and coordination with mechanical subcontractors for code compliance.
Plumbing & Grease Trap
Restaurant-grade plumbing rough-in, grease trap installation and sizing, floor drains, and three-compartment sink layout to health department standards.
Electrical & Lighting
Dedicated circuits for high-draw kitchen equipment, front-of-house lighting design, POS rough-in, and electrical panel upgrades where required.
Brand Spec Compliance
We work directly from franchise design packages and brand standards — coordinating with corporate design teams to deliver on-spec build-outs.
Health Dept & Inspections
Pre-inspection coordination, punch list resolution, and final health department walkthrough — so your opening isn't delayed by last-minute issues.
From Shell to Open
A construction process built around restaurant timelines — because every week of delay costs real money.
Pre-Construction
Site walk, lease plan review, MEP coordination, equipment schedule, and permit application — all locked down before the first hammer swings.
Demo & Rough-In
Selective demolition, new framing, plumbing and grease trap rough-in, electrical panels and circuits, mechanical rough-in — inspected before wall close.
Finishes & Equipment Prep
Wall finishes, flooring, ceilings, hood installation, millwork, front-of-house design elements, and final equipment pad and utility connections.
Inspections & CO
Building, mechanical, and health department inspections — resolved punch items, certificate of occupancy, and a clean handover ready for your opening date.
Building a Restaurant?
Let's Talk.
Call us at (513) 818-6616 or request a free quote online — we aim to respond to qualified inquiries within one business day.