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You will generally find that the total cost per square foot of your restaurant will run about $150-$200, excluding land costs. This means that if you plan on opening a restaurant with a square footage of 3,000, your total costs will be approximately $450,000-$600,000. Keep in mind that this is a general range only.
A moderate kitchen design with a good grill and a few features can cost between $3,000 and $20,000, depending on many factors, such as whether or not you have an existing patio to use, the types of appliances you include and how far away your outdoor kitchen is from the nearest water and electrical source.