Test fits delivered in 36–72 hours

Franchise architecture built for growth.

Brand2Builds is a franchise architecture firm in Miami that takes your brick-and-mortar rollout from prototype design to turnkey delivery, in 48 states. One licensed team, every market, no new architect in every city.

Architect of Record 99% on-time delivery Part of AI Spaces
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20+
years designing franchise locations
48
states where we are licensed
100+
franchise brands supported
240K+
240,000 plus
square feet designed
Why brands stay with us

Close to your team.
Fast for your pipeline.

Your brick-and-mortar growth needs one partner who knows your prototype by heart, picks up the phone and moves at the speed of your development agreement.

A system, not a custom job

Your brand standards become a repeatable kit. Site adaptation starts from what already works, not from scratch.

Multi-market ready

Licensed in 48 states. One team and one set of brand standards for your multi-unit expansion, from Miami to Phoenix.

36–72 hour test fits

Not three weeks. Know whether a site works before you sign the lease.

Speed to answer
72h

From site plan to test fit, at most.

Test fit36–72 hours
Architects to coordinate1 team
Prototype redesign per siteAdapted from kit

Bar lengths are illustrative. Test-fit turnaround is our standard commitment.

Industries

Built around how
your category works.

Pick your world. Each one has its own codes, flows and brand moments, and we have designed for all of them.

Fast-casual restaurant counter
Fast-Casual and QSR

Open sooner. Serve the same brand everywhere.

We cut time-to-open with efficient permitting, smart prototype adaptation and brand-consistent design, so the line moves on day one.

Time-to-openPermittingPrototype adaptation
How it works

8 steps. Zero surprises.

Tap through the rollout. Every step comes with a plain-English version, so you always know where your project stands.

Step 1 of 8 · Setup and analysis

Receive prototype package

We review layouts, brand guidelines and franchisor requirements, including any deviations from previous locations.

In plain words: we study your existing prototype and brand standards.
Franchise prototype plans and renderings on a Brand2Builds workstation
About Brand2Builds

Your Architect of Record, coast to coast.

We design complete customer environments or act as Architect of Record for your rollout: we own code compliance, seal the drawings and work directly with each city until the permit is approved. Senior staff lead every project.

99%
of projects delivered on or before the deadline
85%
of permits approved about 20% faster than the industry average
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Rollout glossary

10 franchise architecture
terms, explained.

The words you will hear on every brick-and-mortar project, in plain language. Hover or tap a term.

01Brick-and-Mortar
The physical locations where a brand operates: stores, restaurants, clinics, fitness centers and other commercial spaces.
02Rollout
The process of launching multiple locations using a coordinated development, design and construction program.
03Prototype Design
Developing the standard layout, appearance, specifications and operational requirements that can be replicated across locations.
04Build-Out
Transforming a commercial space into a finished, operational business location.
05Multi-Unit Expansion
Growing a franchise or brand by developing multiple locations, often across different markets.
06Brand Standards
The design guidelines, finishes, signage, fixtures, equipment and layouts that maintain a consistent brand experience.
07Site Adaptation
Adjusting an approved prototype to fit a specific building, space, site condition and local code requirements.
08Tenant Improvements (TI)
Interior alterations and upgrades made to a leased commercial property for the tenant’s use.
09Design & Construction
The coordinated delivery of architectural design, engineering, construction documentation, permitting and building work.
10Turnkey Delivery
Coordinating the agreed project scope through completion so the space is ready for its intended use.
FAQ

Franchise architecture,
answered.

Short, direct answers to the questions franchise development teams ask us every week.

A franchise architect turns a prototype concept into buildable locations that can be replicated across markets: prototype development, site adaptation, permitting coordination and multi-unit expansion support, while keeping your brand consistent.

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