Construction Cost Estimate for a Fast Food Restaurant
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a fast food restaurant with face brick with concrete block back-up / bearing walls using US National Average costs from 2008 RSMeans cost data. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union labor for a 4000 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a fast food restaurant in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of fast food restaurant models by state.
NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2008 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available on Means CostWorks - our online cost estimating tool.
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| Square Foot Cost Estimate | % of Total | Cost Per SF | Cost |
| Total | $120.5 | $482,000 | |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $30.13 | $120,500 |
| Architectural Fees | 6% | $7.23 | $28,920 |
| User Fees | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Total Building Cost | $157.85 | $631,420 | |
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Additional Fast Food Restaurant Square Foot Cost Models Available:
| Location | Labor | Wall Type | |
| US National Avg | Union | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Concrete Block With Stucco / Bearing Walls | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Concrete Block With Stucco / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Wood Siding / Wood Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Brick Veneer / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Bearing Walls | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Concrete Block With Stucco / Bearing Walls | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Concrete Block With Stucco / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Wood Siding / Wood Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Brick Veneer / Steel Frame | view model |




