Crumbl Cookies – Multiple Triangle Locations
Crumbl Cookies has expanded rapidly across the Triangle, and Focus Design Builders is proud to have supported that growth through multiple upfit projects, including their Garner and Hillsborough Street locations. Each space required precise execution to meet Crumbl’s national brand standards while adapting to the unique conditions of each site. Delivering Consistency Across Multiple Builds […]
Alpaca Wake Forest
Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken returned to Focus Design Builders for the construction of their new Wake Forest location—a full ground-up project that expands the reach of this fast-growing regional franchise. As a repeat client, Alpaca trusted our team once again to deliver a building that matches their operational needs, brand personality, and customer experience. Ground-Up […]
Artisan Beer and Cheese
Focus Design Builders is proud to have partnered with Artisan Beer & Cheese to bring a new culinary destination to life in the heart of Rolesville, NC. Located in the growing Cobblestone mixed-use development, Artisan Beer & Cheese is a vibrant addition to the community. The space offers charcuterie, small sandwiches, craft beer, and wine, […]
Alpaca on Hillsborough Street
Focus Design Builders had the opportunity to breathe new life into an iconic building on Hillsborough Street in downtown Raleigh NC, transforming the former IHOP into a vibrant new location for Alpaca Peruvian Chicken. Originally slated for demolition to make way for new housing, the historic structure was preserved when Alpaca purchased the property, ensuring […]
North Cross Street Station
Youngsville, NC Restaurant Returns Building to its Fire Station Roots This building started as a fire station, then became town offices, before finally becoming its current iteration: North Cross Street Station restaurant. The town offices were located in this building before they moved to a larger facility. For this Adaptive Reuse project, our team at […]
Strike & Barrel
In downtown Wake Forest’s Renaissance Center, Strike & Barrel embarked on an ambitious expansion plan with Focus Design Builders to transform a former grocery store space into a bustling entertainment venue. Strike & Barrel is now downtown Wake Forest’s Premier entertainment destination. Their renovated space has 24,000+ square feet of fun including: bowling, axe throwing, […]
Wine & Beer 101 Youngsville
Focus Design Builders took an abandoned gas station and turned it into a bottle shop and bar. The interior of the building was full of mildew and mold and the exterior was lacking in appeal. Focus developed the concept for the bottle shop and completely cleaned and disinfected the interior of the building and built […]
The Glass Jug
Located in Durham, NC, The Glass Jug underwent an interior upfit in 2017 to accommodate their growing business. They seized the opportunity to expand into a vacated space in their existing shopping center, tripling their footprint. The new 7,000 sq ft space allowed The Glass Jug to transform into a destination spot, featuring a larger […]
BuKu Wake Forest
We built out this 4,750-square-foot space for Buku, a globally inspired restaurant in Wake Forest. The project included both front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) installations. All the woodwork was custom. Every detail was crafted to support a smooth dining experience and efficient kitchen flow. Operating on a focused five-month timeline, we’re happy to share the […]