Saltspec · Cost Tool
The same restaurant costs wildly different amounts to build depending on where you are. Pick a concept and see hard-construction costs across major U.S. markets.
Hard construction · $ per sq ft
Sorted highest to lowest
Hard construction only — excludes equipment, FF&E, and soft costs (architecture, engineering, permits), which add roughly 35–60% on top. The spread is driven by skilled-labor wages, permitting timelines, seismic and energy codes, and subcontractor availability.
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