$ 6 .5B

Projected Revenue for 2026

 

 

 

 

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# 4

Top Retail Sector Contractor (ENR)

 

 

 

 

200 +

Projects with Commercial Kitchens

 

 

 

30 +

Years of Experience

 

 

 

 

Market Overview

ARCO/Murray works with hospitality groups, private equity firms, restaurant owners/operators, investors, and franchisees on custom design and construction solutions. Our experience spans ground-up construction, repositioning of existing spaces, and buildouts across a range of retail formats. We align scope, phasing, and budget with clients and design partners to support efficient delivery and coordinated occupancy.

Whether you’re looking to build in one location or scale operations across the U.S., ARCO has 48 offices and 6,000 national projects. Having deep national experience and local boots on the ground, means you get a customized, turnkey experience no matter the market.

 

 

 

 

Marzul Restaurant Construction Project by ARCO/Murray - Restaurant and Bar Area

Our Approach

Our integrated design‑build model brings preconstruction, architecture, engineering, and field execution under one roof. This way, your team works with a single partner from early test fits through grand opening. By dollarizing decisions up front and grounding every design move in real cost and schedule data, we protect budgets while still delivering the elevated environments your guests expect.

Restaurants and hospitality spaces are complex — where kitchen performance, MEP systems, acoustics and lighting all have to work seamlessly behind an effortless guest experience. ARCO/Murray’s dedicated restaurant and entertainment teams understand those pressures. We coordinate closely with your chefs, operations leaders, and design partners to align back‑of‑house efficiency with front‑of‑house storytelling, whether we’re building a one‑of‑a‑kind flagship or rolling out a national prototype across multiple markets.

Speed‑to‑market is also critical in this industry, and our process is built around schedule certainty and repeatable rollout. Strategic sequencing, early procurement of long‑lead items, and national buying power help us shorten timelines without sacrificing quality. For multi‑site programs, we standardize details, capture lessons learned, and leverage a proven subcontractor network to keep experiences consistent while adapting to local sites. The result = fewer surprises, smoother openings, and hospitality spaces that drive revenue from day one.

From chef‑driven restaurants and neighborhood taprooms to experiential entertainment concepts and boutique hotels, ARCO/Murray helps hospitality groups open on time with confidence.

 

  • Speed to Market
    Overlapping planning, procurement, and construction supports aggressive timelines.

     

     

     

  • Kitchen Performance
    Close coordination with chefs, operation leaders, designers and vendor partners to align back-of-house efficiency.

     

     

     

  • Upfront Budget Alignment
    Scope, cost, and constructability are evaluated early to support predictable delivery.

     

     

     

  • Occupied Construction Expertise
    Phased work minimizes disruption within operating environments.

     

     

     

  • National Rollout Capabilities
    Consistent teams and processes support multi-site delivery.

     

     

     

Velvet Taco Fast Casual and Quick Service Restaurant Construction by ARCO/Murray - Seating Area
ARCO/Murray Entertainment Interiors Project: Topgolf Lounge Bar 1

“What sets ARCO/Murray apart from the competition is their constant willingness to drive value for the client. They are one of our most valued partners.”

Kevin Miner

Topgolf

Midwest Coast Brewery and Taproom Construction Buildout by ARCO/Murray - Rooftop Bar

“ARCO was incredibly professional, consistent and efficient. It was such a great experience we’ve already hired them again for additional work and plan to work with them on several other projects in the near future. From me, there’s no higher praise.”

Cameron Compton

Midwest Coast

Sample Clients

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