Concept Services - Restaurant Equipment Solutions

Right-Sized Equipment Solutions for Multi-Unit Operations

We make sure your equipment needs are clearly defined and managed from the very start through opening day. By connecting design to sourcing, procurement, logistics, and installation, we ensure the right equipment arrives on time, fits your space, and works the way it should.

SERVICE OVERVIEW

We identify and secure the right equipment from trusted manufacturers and suppliers. Our sourcing process ensures each item aligns with your menu, volume, and operational needs while balancing cost, reliability, and brand standards. With decades of industry relationships, we connect you to the best options without the noise of unnecessary add-ons.

SPECIFICATION PHILOSOPHY

"Clear standards that turn plans into performance."

We specify the right equipment to avoid mismatches, remove confusion in sourcing, and keep every location consistent. Each specification becomes a reliable blueprint your team can follow with confidence.

COMPARISON

Precise Specifications vs. Generic Documentation

Clear, detailed specifications remove confusion and prevent costly mistakes, while vague or generic specs often lead to delays, mismatched equipment, and expensive problems down the road.

WITH US

Disciplined specification process connecting design to procurement

Complete documentation eliminating equipment mismatches

Multi-unit consistency ensuring brand standardization

Result: Seamless procurement, perfect fit, operational consistency across all locations.

WITHOUT US

Generic specs missing operational requirements and causing delays

Incomplete documentation leading to procurement confusion and errors

Inconsistent equipment creating training nightmares across locations

Result: Equipment mismatches, installation delays, costly change orders and rework.

Specification Accuracy

Right equipment, first time, every time

Opertational Clarity

Clear specifications that eliminate the guesswork in the field

Multi-Unit Consistency

Standards-based specifications that keep every location aligned and scalable

SERVICES

What's Included

Our specification approach eliminates procurement confusion and ensures every order is accurate and consistent.

Equipment Selection & Specification

Equipment Selection & Specification

Menu-driven equipment selection with volume and capacity requirements, brand consistency, and multi-unit standardization

Performance & quality standards
Space & layout optimization
Energy efficiency considerations
Documentation & Resources

Documentation & Resources

Comprehensive drawings, specifications, and procurement resources to support every stage of your project.

Equipment Schedules and Specifications
Equipment Cut Sheets and Manuals
Warranty and Service Information
Standardization & Consistency

Standardization & Consistency

One set of specs, consistent outcomes everywhere.

Consistent Equipment Packages
Protected Brand Standards
Repeatable Results

What You Get: Right Equipment, Every Time

DELIVERABLES

Your Specification Success Package

  • Equipment Schedules & SpecificationsComplete documentation with model numbers, capacities, and performance standards
  • Code & Compliance NotesRegulatory compliance verification with permitting support documentation
  • Procurement Support PacketComplete requirements, models, options, and installation preparation checklist

PROCESS SNAPSHOT

How we ensure specification accuracy

Week 1-2Requirements definition & planning
Week 3-4Detailed design & documentation
Week 5-6Procurement integration & support
Week 7-8Pre-install & installation support
Week 9Closeout & as-built support
OngoingChange control & documentation updates

HOW WE WORK

Our 5-Step Specification Process

1

Requirements & Planning

Identify performance needs and operational requirements, budget and cost parameters, define quality and compliance criteria.

2

Standardization & Alignment

Specify equipment to brand and operational standards, eliminate unnecessary variation, support scalability and repeatability.

3

Specification Development

Finalize equipment sizing and selection, match equipment to volume and menu needs, ensure utility compatibility.

4

Documentation

Produce specification sheets and cut sheets, provide equipment schedules and details, create a consistent reference for vendors.

5

Procurement-Ready Package

Deliver complete specs ready for purchasing, consolidate all documentation into a bid package, identify approved alternates if needed, provide clear standards for vendor quoting.

The Standard We Deliver

Specifications that are clear, current, and aligned to approved layouts. Precise, enforceable standards for every equipment item. Complete documentation ready for procurement use.

Outcomes and Value We Deliver

Immediate Outcomes

  • Clear, current specifications aligned to approved layouts
  • Standardized equipment definitions that control cost and variation
  • Organized documentation that simplifies reference and approval

The Value For Brands

  • Accuracy and clarity of specification sets
  • Consistency of standards across all projects and units
  • Reduction in spec-related errors, omissions, or rework

Risks We Remove

Equipment Conflicts - Prevents size, utitily or compliance issues

Incomplete Specifications - Ensuring details are clear, comprehensive and complete

Spec Deviations - Avoiding changes that compromise standards and workflow

Design Integrity - Ensuring specifications align with brand standards

SPECIFICATION EXCELLENCE

Precision That Delivers Results

When specifications are precise, everything that follows becomes predictable and successful

40+
Years of Specification Experience

Decades of experience in building clear specificaiton standards.

15,000+
Models Specified

Broad knowledge of equipment options and applications

Reliable
Process

Disciplined approach to ensure specifications never vary

Clear
Specification Documentation

Accurate, organized specs that eliminate ambiguity.

πŸ† PROVEN RESULTS

The Results That Matter The Most to Multi-Unit Success

Four decades of developing equipment specifications for restaurant brands has given us a clear understanding of how to set standards that scale, eliminate confusion, and support reliable performance across every location.

  • Cost control through clear, standardized specifications
  • Fewer errors from precise, detailed requirements
  • Efficiency from organized specification documents
  • Confidence through uniform standards across all units
  • Specifications that drive repeatable success in multi-unit rollouts

Ready for Equipment Specifications That Deliver Consistency?

Our structured specification process helps multi-unit operators achieve clarity, accuracy, and uniform standards across every location.

Call for immediate specification support

512.343.3100
Trusted by Emerging & Established Brands

Real Feedback. Real Results.

Direct quotes from customers we support across the country.

β€œ
Fantastic company to work with. I have personally handled numerous projects with them and have had nothing less than phenomenal experiences. Robin is our usually point of contact. She is great to work with; Always available with a wealth of information and experience to share. By far the best supplier we work with.
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-Jeremy Llowery

Expanding restaurants

β€œ
Concept Services were wonderful to work with. Their staff helped make our job run very smooth. Excellent timing and communication from beginning to end. I hope to work with them again on future projects. A+
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-Lendon Skipworth

Chain Restaurants Expansion

β€œ
As a commercial contractor in the restaurant development industry, this is a Very good company to work with. Good communication. On time delivery. Rarely an issue may arise but it’s always handled in a timely manner. No complaints with the customer service at Concept Services.
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-Jeff Cook

Commerical Contractor

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our equipment specification services

Equipment specification goes far beyond just picking models. We document exact performance requirements, capacity needs, space constraints, compliance requirements, and operational parameters. This creates a precise blueprint that ensures procurement accuracy and operational success.