In fast-paced, high-demand environments like Quick Service Restaurants (QSR), the design and build of your space is critical to performance.
DBSJ delivers high-quality Quick Service Restaurant fit outs that optimise workflow, enhance customer experience and maximise operational efficiency. We have extensive expertise across QSR, fast food, takeaway, café and multi-site rollout, delivering in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments. Whether you’re launching a new site, refreshing an existing store or rolling out a national brand standard, we provide fully integrated delivery—design, shopfitting and construction under one accountable partner.
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As delivery continues to grow, many quick service brands are expanding beyond traditional front-of-house spaces and investing in dark kitchens to meet rising demand. These purpose-built, production-only environments require the same attention to workflow, safety and operational efficiency as customer-facing stores—often with even greater emphasis on speed and volume. DBSJ supports operators in designing and delivering dark kitchen facilities that enhance processes and integrate with wider restaurant networks. Thanks to our exceptional programme management, we minimise shutdown time and speed up opening. Our integrated joinery service also allows us to provide durable, high-quality craftsmanship built for long-term commercial use.
Operationally focused planning creates layouts that enhance speed, minimise wait times and improve overall service
Every successful QSR environment starts with a deep understanding of workflow and customer flow. We plan layouts that minimise wait times, streamline staff movement and enhance order fulfilment – from prep lines to pick-up points. Whether it’s a dine-in venue or a compact takeaway unit, our designs are shaped around speed, safety and service. This approach supports everything from single-site independents to multi-site rollouts requiring consistent quick service restaurant shopfitting standards.
QSR and takeaway restaurants thrive when their design is shaped around the customer experience, from brand expression to intuitive flow
Great design in fast-paced environments goes beyond looks – it improves efficiency, comfort and customer perception. Our team specialises in fast food restaurant design, balancing brand identity with durable materials, clear signage, intuitive zoning, acoustics and lighting that support fast-moving operations. For businesses focused on delivery and collection, we create intelligent takeaway shopfitting solutions that optimise order staging, waiting areas and rider flow.
Our specialist QSR shopfitting and fit out delivery teams ensure every site is built for durability, consistency and high-performance
DBSJ provides full turnkey fit-out delivery, from strip-out and M&E upgrades to kitchen installation, counters, joinery and final finishes. Our strong joinery and shop-fitting teams ensure precise, durable execution that performs under high footfall and heavy daily use. With deep experience supporting franchisors and franchisees alike, we understand how to balance consistency with the practical realities of each individual site.
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More about DBSJ
DBSJ is an award winning (Construction News Fit Out Specialist Of The Year 2024) interiors fit-out contractor for the office, retail, and hospitality sectors. Today, it is recognised as one of Britain’s Top 20 fastest-growing private companies after being included in The Sunday Times 100, Britain’s fastest-growing private companies league table.
Our growing team of 75 people is headquartered in Bramling Workshops just outside Canterbury in Kent and supported by satellite offices in Manchester, Cambridge and Edinburgh.
Frequently asked questions
Everything required to get your restaurant operational – layout planning, kitchen integration, M&E, counters, seating, signage, finishes, compliance, ventilation systems and brand implementation.
Yes. DBSJ provides full design services, including fast food restaurant design, concept development, technical design, materials selection and brand integration – alongside complete shopfitting and build.
Absolutely. We deliver intelligent takeaway shopfitting solutions that maximise efficiency and customer flow even in compact units.
Timelines vary depending on size, scope and equipment requirements. We create a clear programme from the outset, with a strong focus on speed to minimise downtime and get you trading quickly.
Yes. Our integrated structure is ideal for consistent, repeatable quick service restaurant shopfitting across multi-site programmes, ensuring brand standards are delivered flawlessly.
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