Program Value and Scale
- Value: Approx. $32,000,000 aggregate across 12 facilities.
- Types: Commercial test kitchens with custom lineups and utilities.
- Phasing: Staggered delivery with coordinated permitting and inspections.
USA · Test Kitchens
$32,000,000 program delivering FM (Factory Mutual), UL (Underwriters Laboratories), and FDA (Food and Drug Administration) qualified test kitchens for McDonald’s and Wendy’s across multiple US locations.
Project Overview
CSC served as Owner’s Representative for a twelve-site test kitchen program for McCain Foods and Conagra Foods in support of McDonald’s and Wendy’s menu R&D. We organized design approvals, packaged bids for qualified contractors, and provided oversight for safety, schedule, cost forecasting, and construction through equipment commissioning and turnover for intended use. Our team coordinated preconstruction and closeout with local municipalities across all locations. The work required careful management of fire code and FDA compliance with documented sign-offs at each phase.
Key Deliverables
- FM, UL, and FDA qualified installations with documented approvals.
- Equipment commissioning, Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC), and turnover packages.
- Bid and vendor coordination for national brands and local jurisdictions.
Execution
- Owner’s Representative and Design-Build oversight
- Permitting, inspections, and multi-jurisdiction coordination
- Schedule, quality, safety, and cost control
At a Glance
Program
12 test kitchens, multi-state rollout
12 test kitchens, multi-state rollout
Compliance
FM, UL, FDA approvals
FM, UL, FDA approvals
Delivery
Staggered phasing, fast coordination
Staggered phasing, fast coordination
Owners
McCain Foods and Conagra Foods
McCain Foods and Conagra Foods
Program Geography
Representative locations
- Texas
- Washington (three facilities)
- Illinois
- California (two facilities)
- Idaho
- Wisconsin
- Maine
- Missouri
- Tennessee