Traditional vs Podular

Are you still building with contractors,
using traditional clunky counters?

We built something better. A traditional foodservice buildout runs through plans, permits, trades and inspections — a Podular round pod is prefabricated, factory-fitted and delivered ready to serve, with one up-front quote.

3–6+ moTraditional buildout — industry-typical

8–10 wksPodular first unit from deposit

Traditional buildout

Time to open

3–6+ mo

to first day of service — typical

Design & drawings
Permits & approvals
Demo, framing & finishes
Plumbing · electrical · ventilation
Equipment install + inspections

What it costs

$75K–$250K+

industry-typical all-in — varies widely by market & scope

$Design & architectural drawings
$Permits & plan review
$General contractor & demolition
$Plumbing, electrical, gas & ventilation
$Equipment purchase & installation
$Inspections & change orders

Many contracts. Many invoices. Hard to predict.

Podular round pod

Time to open

8–10 wks

first unit from deposit

Reproduction of unitsEach additional pod takes ~4 weeks after the first unit.

Order & deposit
Prefabricated · equipment fitted
Crated truck delivery — no crane
2-person team, ~4 hr setup
Serve customers

What it costs

One up-front quote

core equipment included — no surprise equipment bill

✓Prefabricated pod, factory-fitted
✓Core equipment included — refrigeration, sink, hot & cold wells, countertop cooking, pre-wired UD Wall
✓Crated truck delivery — no crane
✓On-site water · power · gray-water hookup
✓Specialty equipment & enclosures priced separately if selected

White Podular round pod with blue LED accent lighting

The Round Pod — delivered ready to serve. 12-foot prefabricated pod · core equipment included · LED accent lighting · white, red + color selections · Round Bar & Round Reception.

Know your number up front — and open faster.