On this episode we go over the steps a business owner would go through during preconstruction to get ready to build out their new restaurant.

In New York, this can involve working with any or all of the players below...there's a lot of them:

50 Stakeholders in a NYC Restaurant Buildout

Restaurateur
Owner’s Representative
Architect
General Contractor
Project Manager
Interior Designer
Structural Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Plumbing Engineer
Civil Engineer
Building Inspector (NYC DOB)
Zoning and Planning Officials (NYC DOB)
Real Estate Agent/Broker (Tenant's Broker)
Real Estate Agent/Broker (Landlord's Broker)
Surveyor
Environmental Consultant
HVAC Technician
Electrician
Plumber
Carpentry and Millwork Contractor
Flooring Contractor
Food Service Consultant
Signage and Graphics Designer
Landscape Architect
Fire Marshal (FDNY)
Health Department Inspector (NYC DOHMH)
IT and POS System Installer
Security System Installer
Audio/Visual Technician
Furniture and Fixture Suppliers
Suppliers for Kitchen Equipment
Suppliers for Plumbing Fixtures
Suppliers for Lighting Fixtures
Suppliers for HVAC Systems
Suppliers for Restaurant Furniture
Suppliers for Tableware and Utensils
Suppliers for Linens and Decor
Marketing and Advertising Team
Accountant/Financial Advisor
Legal Counsel
Insurance Agent
New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) Officials
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) Inspectors
New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Officials
New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Inspectors
New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Representatives
Community Board Representatives
New York City Landlord or Property Management Company
New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Representatives

Opening a Restaurant for Dummies