How much does a restaurant build-out cost and how long does it take?

Restaurant build-outs are among the most expensive — commonly $200–$400+ per square foot in the Denver metro in 2026 — driven by commercial kitchens, hoods, grease interceptors, specialized MEP, and health-department requirements. Construction often runs about 2–6+ months after permitting, with food-service review adding time on the front end.

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