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Case Study

Eggslut - US QSR Brand

Turnkey delivery, done properly.

Eggslut chose Airedale to deliver this project through a full turnkey model, giving their team one point of contact and clear control from start to finish. With a demanding programme, complex approvals and a high standard to achieve, bringing the full scope under one experienced delivery partner helped keep the project aligned, responsive and on track throughout.

  1. * Reduced risk through a fully turnkey model

  2. * Clear coordination across every stage of delivery

  3. * Built to a high standard in a live city centre environment
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a collage of photos from the project

A premium QSR site, turnkey delivered

From early coordination to final fit out, this project brought multiple disciplines together to deliver a restaurant that worked visually, operationally and commercially.

For Eggslut, this project was about more than opening another restaurant. It was about delivering a site that stayed true to the brand, worked operationally from day one, and could be brought to life within a tight programme. Appointed on a full turnkey basis, Airedale transformed the existing unit into a premium QSR environment, coordinating the build, interior design, kitchen design,  services, fabrication, and fit out through one integrated delivery team. The result was a smoother process for the client and a finished site delivered to a high standard.

We know how to operate a QSR. Airedale knows how to build one. Having a company that could deliver every aspect of the build gave us reassurance.

- Pedro Ribeiro, Ops Director, Eggslut UK

Airedale services used

a visualisation of a new QSR store

Kitchen and interior design

Layouts and interiors were developed to balance brand standards, customer experience and the practical needs of a fast paced QSR operation.

project management in a QSR

Project management

One lead team coordinated the programme throughout, giving the client clear communication, tighter control and a single point of accountability.

M&E services at a QSR

Mechanical and electrical services

New M&E services were delivered alongside supply air, forced extract, fire rated ductwork and works to existing AC systems.

ventilation fabrication at a QSR restaurant

Fabrication and equipment installation

Bespoke stainless steel fabrication and kitchen equipment installation formed part of the coordinated delivery, helping ensure the site was ready to operate from day one.

fabricaiton and equipment install at a QSR

Full fit out

The project included strip out, internal alterations and the complete transformation of the existing unit.

front of house finishes at a QSR

Front of house finishes

Custom counters, bespoke furniture and premium finishes helped deliver a customer environment in line with the Eggslut brand.

One point of contact. Better control throughout.

By delivering the project through a full turnkey model, Airedale gave Eggslut a clearer, more coordinated route from strip out to opening.

For Eggslut, the benefit of a turnkey approach was clear. With one delivery partner overseeing the full scope, the client had a single point of contact, open communication and better control throughout the programme.

That became even more valuable as the project moved through technical challenges, brand approvals and programme pressure. By coordinating the build through one integrated team, Airedale helped keep the project aligned, responsive and on track without compromising on quality.

We had exactly what was promised: one clear point of contact, structured weekly updates, and very open communication. 

- Pedro Ribeiro, Ops Director, Eggslut UK

a busy QSR kitchen designed by Airedale Group

FAQs

What did Airedale deliver for the Eggslut Deansgate project?
What did Airedale deliver for the Eggslut Deansgate project?

Airedale delivered the project on a full turnkey basis, transforming an existing high street unit into a premium QSR restaurant environment. The scope included strip out, internal alterations, mechanical and electrical services, forced extract and supply air, fire-rated ductwork, commercial kitchen fabrication, front of house works and premium finishes.

Why did Eggslut choose a turnkey delivery model?
Why did Eggslut choose a turnkey delivery model?

For Eggslut, the decision came down to trust, control and simplicity. Rather than managing multiple contractors, the team wanted one experienced delivery partner who could oversee the full project and provide one clear point of contact throughout. That gave the client more confidence in the programme and reduced the risk of communication gaps across the build.

How did Airedale help keep the project on track?
How did Airedale help keep the project on track?

Airedale kept the project moving through close coordination, clear communication and agile programme management. Weekly meetings, regular day-to-day contact and a single lead team helped maintain visibility throughout, while evening and weekend working were introduced where needed to respond to site constraints and keep the programme on course.

How were QSR brand standards and approvals managed during the build?
How were QSR brand standards and approvals managed during the build?

The project involved coordination with Eggslut’s wider franchise and brand team, including stakeholders based in California. Airedale worked collaboratively through the design stage and approvals process, helping align operational requirements, layout decisions and brand expectations while remaining responsive to the added complexity of time differences and remote input.

What challenges did the project involve?
What challenges did the project involve?

Like many city centre restaurant projects, the site came with both logistical and technical challenges. These included extraction issues, restrictions on noisy works during normal business hours, unforeseen works uncovered during strip out and the need to maintain programme momentum within a compressed delivery window. Airedale responded by adapting the programme and coordinating resources to keep the build moving.

Is this approach suitable for other QSR and multi-site restaurant brands?
Is this approach suitable for other QSR and multi-site restaurant brands?

Yes. For QSR and multi-site operators, having one delivery partner oversee the full scope can reduce complexity and improve control. It creates a clearer path through design, build and fit out, while helping teams move faster and stay aligned throughout the programme.

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