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Popeye’s Chicago Illinois 10-Day Full Remodel
10-Day Full Remodel • Fast Casual

Popeye’s – Chicago, Illinois: 10-Day Full Interior & Exterior Remodel

$100,000 | Rapid refresh completed while keeping the restaurant fully operational.

10 Days

Project Duration

$100,000

Project Value

Full Interior/Exterior

Restaurant Remodel

Chicago, IL

2025

Project Overview

Bison Construction completed a fast-track 10-day full interior and exterior remodel for Popeye’s in Chicago, Illinois, with a $100,000 budget. The project delivered a complete refresh that modernized the customer experience while keeping the restaurant open and operational every day.

Our team executed a comprehensive scope that included demolition of existing finishes, new flooring, upgraded lighting and acoustic ceiling tile (ACT), custom millwork and countertops, bathroom renovations with new fixtures, drywall repairs, interior and exterior painting, stucco repairs, canopy and exterior demo/refinish work, new exterior lighting, asphalt patching and repairs, plus installation of a roof access ladder. By working in strategic phases — often at night — we maintained drive-thru and dining room service throughout the project, minimizing disruption to customers and daily operations.

Project Highlights

Lightning-Fast 10-Day Turnaround

Delivered a full interior and exterior remodel in just 10 days while keeping the restaurant fully open and serving customers daily.

Complete Interior & Exterior Refresh

New flooring, lighting, millwork, countertops, bathrooms, drywall, painting, stucco, canopy work, exterior lighting, asphalt repairs, and more for a modern, brand-compliant space.

Phased Execution for Minimal Disruption

Strategic phasing and night work kept both drive-thru and dining room operational throughout the project, protecting customer service and revenue.

Premium Finishes & Operational Upgrades

High-quality new millwork, countertops, lighting, bathrooms, and exterior improvements that enhanced both the customer experience and day-to-day operations.

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Scope of Work

  • Full interior and exterior demolition and prep
  • New flooring, lighting package, and acoustic ceiling tile (ACT)
  • Custom millwork, countertops, wall tile, and floor tile
  • Drywall repair, interior/exterior paint, and stucco repair/re-paint
  • Canopy removal, new canopy install, exterior demo/refinish, and new exterior lighting
  • Exterior excavation, trenching, low-voltage work, and new conduit for menu boards
  • Interior/exterior electrical work and exterior disconnect install
  • Floor and bathroom wall steam cleaning
  • Roof access ladder installation
  • Refreshed landscaping and full coordination with brand team