Bright pink neon sign reading Killer Burgers mounted on wooden exterior above windows.

Restaurant Buildout in Atlanta, GA

Grindhouse Killer Burgers at The Works

Dakota Contractors delivered the buildout of Grindhouse Killer Burgers at The Works, bringing one of Atlanta's most beloved local burger concepts to the city's Upper Westside.

Grindhouse Killer Burgers

1221 Chattahoochee Ave NW

Atlanta, GA 30318

Modern commercial building with wood siding, large windows, stone accents, and handicap parking in front.

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Grindhouse Killer Burgers came to Dakota Contractors to deliver its location at The Works, extending one of Atlanta's most recognizable local burger brands into the city's Upper Westside. We managed every phase of the buildout, from coordinating specialized trades and sourcing finishes to delivering the commercial kitchen infrastructure and front-of-house experience a full-service burger and bar concept demands. The result is a space that performs as well as it looks, built on time and built to last.

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