PIVOT specializes in the design and manufacture of Traditional Stores – but not in the traditional way.  Typical Traditional Stores are stick build construction projects.  This involves an AOR (Architect of Record), General Contractor, Engineers, Casework/Millwork Suppliers, Equipment Suppliers, Consolidator, Designers, etc.  The process can be daunting, expensive, time consuming and risky.  It can also scare away potential Franchisees and Licensees.

PIVOT takes a different and innovative approach to Traditional Stores.  We assists brands with Pre-Designed Stores utilizing our Patented Modular Store System technology.  This provides a Complete Store System with integrated equipment and utilities.  Stores are manufactured in advance and shipped to the site just in time for installation.  Since the Complete Store System is provided by PIVOT, on-site construction is reduced to finished floors, walls and ceilings – with single utility drops to tie in the Store System.  PIVOT Stores install in hours and can greatly reduce the overall timeframe for Store openings.

The process starts with Store Design.  We can use your existing designs or create a new design for you.  Unlike a Marketing Company, PIVOT designers integrate operational workflow, engineering, utilities and equipment along with the aesthetic appearance.  We also take into account ADA requirements, common health code requirements and common building code requirements.  Once complete, PIVOT provides you with a complete store package including a Product Guide, drawings, equipment cutsheets, electrical plans, plumbing plans, equipment plans, etc.  This package greatly reduces the amount of work an AOR would need to perform as they would insert the PIVOT plans provided into their architectural plans and LOD (Level of Detail).  This also provides consistency, adherence to brand standards and a definitive cost for the Store System. 

PIVOT Stores offer superior construction over typical stick built and millwork based Stores.  PIVOT utilizes its Patented Modular Store System technology to design stores based on Modular Units.  This offers tremendous flexibility in Store design, size and functionality.  PIVOT Stores are constructed out of metal (steel, stainless steel and aluminum) to provide the strongest and most durable platform for food and beverage service.  Traditional Stores constructed out of wood or wood composite materials lack the strength and resilience in that harsh and wet environment.  PIVOT Stores are designed with utilities, equipment and sinks pre-installed at PIVOT’s factory to offer a complete Pre-fabricated Store System that greatly reduces the scope of on-site construction.  This Store System is like a large piece of equipment (instead of a leasehold improvement) that can be moved to another location if so desired.

One of the steps in PIVOT Design is to breakup your Store into Modular Units that incorporate the benefits of our Patented Modular Store System technology.  These Modular Units act like LEGOS that snap together to form your Store.  PIVOT has a vast library of Modular Units already defined that can be used as a starting point to speed up the development of this phase in Design.  These Modular Units take into consideration common use (i.e. 3 Comp Sink Units, POS Units, etc.), Front vs. Rear Line configurations, ADA requirements, common working countertop heights, storage, access to floor drains/sinks, etc.  These Modular Units can be used “As Is”, customized to your requirements or new Modular Units created to exactly fit your use case.

One of the largest benefits to a PIVOT Store is the reduction of scope for on-site construction.  The challenge with traditional store construction is that each store is a new adventure with different Architects, General Contractors, Sub Contractors, Tradesman, etc.  Actual store build costs vary greatly and the end product is very inconsistent.  Since PIVOT’s Complete Store System carries the heavy load, the scope of on-site construction is greatly reduced and the final product is extremely consistent.  For Traditional Stores, PIVOT provides a Utility Module that is installed in the back of house.  This Utility Module contains a pre-wired electrical Load Center and a pre-plumbed Water Manifold.  On-site utility construction for a PIVOT Store is reduced to single tie-ins for this Utility Module.  PIVOT’s Modular Units (typically referred to as casework) are designed to sit on top of a floor with no floor penetrations required.  These Modular Units are connected together with integrated utility chases to form the Store.

PIVOT Stores are well known for our extremely fast installations.  So fast that we have even installed full stores to be used for tradeshows.  Stores are manufactured in advance to maintain a tight schedule and eliminate risky delays.  PIVOT Stores are designed to be installed in hours.  The entire Store System is shipped from PIVOT’s factory directly to the Store location on the day of installation.  This can include a full equipment package, FF&E, operational supplies, training materials, etc. (ask about our Consolidator Services).  Our Stores are typically up and running the next day after installation for operational review and training.

PIVOT Stores require less maintenance, last longer and have lower renovation costs.  This is due to the superior construction and design of our Stores.  Wear items (i.e. countertops, veneers, back splashes, etc.) are designed to be easily replaced or updated.  Our metal construction is much more durable than traditional store construction and has a much longer life span.  Unlike typical stores, our Modular Units can be updated or replaced quickly to accommodate future Store enhancements.