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Michigan's Restaurant Construction Team for Speed & Quality

Michigan’s Fastest Restaurant Contractors for Franchisees, Company-Owned, and Independently-Owned Stores

Restaurant Construction for National Brands and Local Owners

Wolgast built its first restaurant, the Texan in Saginaw, Michigan, more than six decades ago. Today we’re one of the Midwest’s leading restaurant contractors, with more than $125 million in restaurant remodels and new construction completed over the past 10 years. Speed, quality, and competitive pricing keep our customers coming back, project after project.

National franchise brands and independent restaurateurs alike count on our Restaurant Construction Team to save time, control costs, and add value at every stage. From quick service (QSR) and fast casual to casual and fine dining, every project benefits from the same disciplined, systemized approach.

  • Thorough preconstruction planning that keeps projects efficient and on schedule from day one
  • Flexible delivery methods designed to get your doors open sooner, so revenue starts sooner
  • Franchise development expertise to systemize construction for brands ready to expand
  • Multi-state reach, with restaurants built across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, Florida, and South Carolina
  • The same level of service on every project, whether it’s a single remodel or a multi-location rollout

 

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A Leading Restaurant Contractor for Michigan Restaurateurs

Whether you’re planning a remodel, an expansion, a build-out, or a brand-new restaurant from the ground up, Wolgast’s Restaurant Division delivers the speed, quality, and competitive pricing restaurant owners count on. We can handle design, construction, or both, giving your project one experienced team from start to finish.

Since 1980, we’ve built for national chains, franchisees, and independent concepts alike. Our work includes projects for corporate and franchise owners of McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Tim Hortons, Applebee’s, Bob Evans, A&W, Chick-fil-A, Uno’s, Biggby Coffee, KFC, Panera, and Subway, among many others.

Michigan’s independent restaurants trust us too. You may recognize our work at Zehnder’s Restaurant in Frankenmuth (addition), Stafford’s Pier in Harbor Springs (remodel), Barrel Back Restaurant in Walloon Lake (new construction), North Point Grill & Bar in Kawkawlin (rebuilt after a fire), and Kathleen’s Restaurant at Apple Mountain Resort in Saginaw (design and new build). Whatever your concept, we bring that same expertise to your operation.

We’ve Built a Reputation for Fast Construction

We pride ourselves on the speed and professionalism of our restaurant construction services. We are proud to claim we’ve broken schedule records when building new McDonald’s restaurants, which is no small feat. Besides our record breaking ability to quickly build new stores, our expertise in completing mass restaurant remodels is based on our ability to work within tight time frames, offer necessary manpower to work on multiple locations simultaneously, be flexible to keep stores open if needed, and hold subcontractors accountable to meet an owner’s budget and deadline.

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Affiliations

Wolgast is an active member of the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association and a regular vendor at their annual trade show. We value the opportunity to meet with Michigan Restaurateurs and staying informed with what is happening in the industry.

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Commonly Asked Questions

Does Wolgast build restaurants anywhere in Michigan?
Yes. Wolgast builds new restaurants, additions, and remodels for independent owners and national franchise brands across Michigan and the Midwest, including Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Over the past 10 years, Wolgast has completed more than $125 million in restaurant remodels and new construction.
Can Wolgast help me build multiple locations for my restaurant brand?
Yes. Wolgast has the manpower to work on multiple locations at the same time and has systemized its construction process for franchise development, including work on more than 300 McDonald's locations.
How can I remodel my restaurant without closing for long?
Plan the remodel around your slow periods and sales hours, and order long-lead equipment early so it arrives before demolition starts. Wolgast builds flexibility into the schedule to help keep your dining room or drive-thru open during construction. Strategies to Keep Your Restaurant Open During Construction

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