RESAURANT +
QSR CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE
BUILT FOR BRANDS LIKE DAVE’S HOT CHICKEN
BUILDING SPACES FOR
EXPERIENCES
JHC Companies delivers restaurant tenant improvements with a focus on cost certainty, schedule reliability, and efficient execution. Our team understands the complexities of kitchen infrastructure, tight footprints, and fast-paced buildouts — allowing us to confidently align pricing and timelines with real-world construction outcomes.
FOCUSED ON GROWTH
Repeatable construction processes.
Scalable subcontractor network.
Consistent quality.
Experience with brand standards and design guidelines.
Repeatable construction processes. Scalable subcontractor network. Consistent quality. Experience with brand standards and design guidelines.
WHY JHC FOR
DAVE’S HOT CHICKEN?
WHY DESIGN TEAMS
PARTNER WITH JHC
Proven experience in restaurant tenant improvements and conversions
Delivered multi-location rollouts for national and regional brands
Strong expertise in kitchen infrastructure, hood systems, and MEP coordination
Ability to meet aggressive permitting and construction schedules
Deep subcontractor network across Oregon and Washington
Collaborative preconstruction process focused on budget certainty and speed to market
Experience executing brand-driven, high-energy customer environments
100+ Starbucks locations completed
Hundreds of restaurant TI projects delivered
Serving the Pacific Northwest since 1981
Licensed in Oregon & Washington
Trusted by national brands and local operators alike to deliver consistent results.
RESTUARANT & QSR
EXPERIENCE AT A GLANCE
Extensive experience with restaurant tenant improvements
Strong understanding of real-world construction costs and timelines
Proven ability to identify scope gaps and risk early in preconstruction
Reliable subcontractor coverage for kitchen, MEP, and specialty scopes
Track record of delivering projects aligned with initial budgets and schedules
Experience executing fast-paced, schedule-driven restaurant openings
BUILT TO SUPPORT
ACCURATE PRICING AND SCHEDULES
BUILDING SPACES FOR
EXPERIENCES
A PROCESS BUILT FOR
SPEED + CERTAINTY
We understand the demands of scaling a restaurant concept. From prototype adherence to multi-site coordination, JHC Companies is equipped to support franchise expansion with consistency and efficiency.
PRECONSTRUCTION
Early budget alignment
Constructability review
Value engineering opportunities
Permit coordination
CONSTRUCTION
Tight schedule management
Proactive subcontractor coordination
Quality control at every phase
Transparent communication
CLOSEOUT
Efficient final inspections
Turnover aligned with opening schedules
Ongoing support as needed
BUILT LOCAL +
READY TO SCALE
With deep roots in the Pacific Northwest, JHC Companies brings strong relationships with local jurisdictions, subcontractors, and suppliers — helping streamline permitting and construction across OR and WA.
Well-positioned to support multi-location rollouts throughout the region - accurate budgets, reliable schedules, and efficient restaurant buildouts.
RELEVANT RESTUARANT
EXPERIENCE
Fast-casual, franchise, and full-service environments.
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STARBUCKS
Delivery of 100+ locations across the region, demonstrating consistent execution of prototype-driven builds. These projects required adherence to strict brand standards, coordinated scheduling, and reliable subcontractor performance across multiple sites.
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FRIED EGG I’M ‘N LOVE
Fast-casual restaurant tenant improvement delivered within a compact footprint, requiring tight coordination between kitchen systems, front-of-house layout, and existing building conditions. The project was executed with a focus on efficiency, constructability, and maintaining schedule in an urban environment.
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BONCHON
Restaurant tenant improvement involving full kitchen installation, including hood systems and specialized equipment. The project required detailed coordination across trades to support a high-volume, kitchen-driven concept within a schedule-driven delivery.
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MIKE’S DRIVE-IN
Renovation and tenant improvement for a well-known regional brand, requiring updates to kitchen systems and customer areas while maintaining operational considerations.
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JAMBA JUICE
Quick-service restaurant buildout emphasizing speed of construction and efficient coordination of equipment and utilities within a smaller footprint. Delivered with a focus on minimizing downtime and aligning with brand requirements.
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KOBE SUSHI
Tenant improvement for a full-service restaurant with complex kitchen requirements and detailed interior finishes. The project required coordination between trades to align equipment, utilities, and layout.
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MOD PIZZA
Fast-casual tenant improvement focused on efficient layout, customer flow, and repeatable brand standards. The project required coordination of kitchen equipment, MEP systems, and finishes to meet franchise expectations and opening timelines.
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EX NOVO
Adaptive reuse project converting an existing space into a functioning brewery and restaurant. Required creative problem solving, coordination of new and existing systems, and careful sequencing of work.
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KIZUKI RAMEN
Restaurant buildout involving full kitchen installation, including hood systems, grease interceptors, and detailed mechanical coordination. The project required precision to support specialized cooking equipment and operational flow.
OTHER NOTABLE WORK
DUTCH BROS.
RED ROBIN.
IHOP.
FRESHII.
MEET FRESH.
MCDONALDS.
BOSTON MARKET.
CINNABON.
ELMERS.
DUTCH BROS. RED ROBIN. IHOP. FRESHII. MEET FRESH. MCDONALDS. BOSTON MARKET. CINNABON. ELMERS.
WHAT OUR
CLIENTS SAY
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
“For over a decade, CIDA has worked with JHC on numerous projects including TI’s, site work and new buildings for a wide variety of tenants.
JHC approaches each project with a collaborative approach and is adept at balancing budgets with the needs of the clients. JHC is often involved early in the design phase to provide schematic level construction budgeting and allow the project team to make sound decisions from conception to completion.
JHC works seamlessly with our architects and engineers to find good solutions for people. They are able to navigate complicated and fast paced projects with responsiveness and cooperation, while meeting both critical schedules and established budgets.
I highly recommend JHC to owners and tenants as a valuable team member.”
— Jennifer M. Beattie AIA CIDA President
THE TEAM
BEHIND DELIVERY
THE JHC DIFFERENCE.
Accessible and responsive.
Honest about cost and constraints.
Detail-oriented.
Solutions-focused.
Personally invested in project success.
Accessible and responsive. Honest about cost and constraints. Detail-oriented. Solutions-focused. Personally invested in project success.
LET’S TALK
PRECONSTRUCTION
& PARTNERSHIP
Have a project you’d like us to look at?
We’d love to hear about it and explore how we can support your team.
TOM RUE
CELL (503) 201-4973
EMAIL true@jhc-companies.com
President
