1-888-732-9151 Member's Club Logout Member's Club Login

FAQ's

Open A Bar

Location

Menu & Package

Design & Construction

Marketing & Education

Set-Up & Training

Distribution & Support

Why PFC

About

Resources

FAQs

FAQ's

Can't find the answer your looking for?

Marketing & Education

Design & Construction

← back

Can you help me create a logo?

Absolutely! Our team will work with you to discovery your vision and develop a business logo that you can call you own.

‍

I need something designed yesterday. Can you help me?

We can usually accommodate your rush job, depending on our current production schedule. However, a rush fee may be added. Contact us to find out.

‍

Can you create custom menu looks?

Of course! Our team of graphic designers can work with you to figure out exactly how you want your materials to look. Whether we work with you to build something from scratch, or you provide us with materials to start with, such as a logo, website, fonts, and color palette, we’re not happy until you’re happy.

‍

Can you print for us?

Absolutely. We print the majority of our work in-house, though we do have a few outside vendors we work with as well for materials outside of our typical wheelhouse. Contact us to find out more about what we can offer.

‍

What if I already have a logo – how do I send it to you?

We accept logo files as .eps or .ai (vector file) to ensure the highest resolution possible for your marketing materials. If at a high enough resolution, we can also work with .png files or .psd files, as long as they have a transparent background.

‍

Do you have ready-to-use materials that I can download and use or print on my own?

Our Member’s Club is your one-stop-shop for tons of marketing materials you can download and use as you see fit. Posters, counter cards, informational handouts, articles, kids’ materials, digital display content, social media posts – you name it, we’ve probably already got it in our Member’s Club. Contact us to find out how you can get access to our exclusive content.

‍

What do you charge for Graphic Design services?

Prices depend on a few variants, but you can be sure you’re getting a great value for your project. We consider Marketing materials an added value when you choose to work with PFC. When you purchase a menu package, the design time for your new menu is included in your total package price. Design time outside of your initial menu is billed at $52.50/hour – well below the national average!

‍

How does the menu design process work?

First, you’ll work directly with your regional representative to go over all of the details of your new menu – what you want the look & feel to be, all of your desired menu offerings, recipes, your menu format and size, pricing, etc. Once this is done, a work order will be submitted to the design team with those details outlined, and the design team will get to work! We generally provide a first proof within 5-7 business days, depending on the complexity of the project and our current production schedule. All design projects come with a standard 3 rounds of revisions built into your initial cost, which would be finalized by your representative. Anything beyond 3 proofs may require additional design time per hour. Contact us for more information about the design process and how we can work with you and your budget.

‍

← back

Who should I reach out to?

Food safety is regulated by multiple agencies and it will depend on your local jurisdiction. The main regulatory agencies are the Department of Health and Department of Agriculture.

What is a Plan Review?

Plan review is required when the food service establishment is newly built, remodeled, converted from another use or re-opened after being closed for at least 1 year for sanitation and safety concerns. The plan review process is separate from applying for your food service license. The plan review process involves completing a plan review application and by listing and locating equipment on floor plans and diagramming specifications for electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems. The purpose is to identify potential problems that can be spotted while still on paper and modifications made BEFORE costly purchases, installation and construction.

Do you guys build the actual bar?

Yes, we have a network of craftsman that are familiar with our designs and can easily turn our concepts into reality. Our designs our available anywhere in the U.S. If you already have a fabricator that’s ok too. We love working on new concepts with new fabricators.

With your pre-designed juice bars, who do I use to install the actual bar?

Installation and Set Up can be provided through us, where applicable. A general contractor is best suited to do the installation. He will need to coordinate the install with various trades.

What is the timeline to get the pre-designed layouts built & shipped?

A pre-designed juice bar eliminates the design process and can take 4-6 weeks to build.

What about a custom job?

A custom job can take as little as 6-8 weeks to build.

Do I need an architect?

Some parts of the country will require an architect to obtain a building permit. However, if you are not making structural changes to the building, an architect may not be needed. The documents we provided by Performance Food Centers (PFC) are not intended to replace architectural or engineering plans that me be required by the local building department. The documents and services we provide should help complement those of the architect and not duplicate their services.

What is an architectural stamp?

An architect’s or engineer’s stamp says that the architect or engineer vouches for the accuracy and appropriateness of the documents. The architect’s/engineers stamp goes on the contract documents, which includes the drawings, specifications and any addenda that are issued after the construction documents are issued.

Do I need an engineer?

While engineering disciplines will need to be represented on your project team, it depends on the scope and requirements of the project. Commercial kitchen equipment requires extensive electrical and mechanical services. This is why some projects may require the assistance of an electrical and/or mechanical engineer.

What are grease traps and grease interceptors?

Grease traps and grease interceptors are used to remove and separate fats, oils and greases (FOG) from the waste water created by a food service establishment.

Do I need a grease trap?

Generally speaking, any facility that is preparing food or manufacturing food products should be using a grease trap.

What is the grease trap for? I am not making food.

There is a common misconception that a grease trap is only needed if you are cooking food. However, grease traps are commonly required for items that have fat and oils. i.e. common smoothie ingredients such as milk and peanut butter have fats and oils. We have low profile and compact grease traps available that may work for your operation both below and above grade.

What materials are your juice bars made from?

We specify the cabinetry as marine grade plywood with white liner finish. We typically use Wilson Art or Formica laminate for the exterior surfaces of the millwork. We edge band all corners to prevent any moisture from warping the cabinetry.

‍

Do I need anything more than a food handlers license?

Yes, you should have an EIN, Business license, Food Service Establishment Permit and any necessary local permits depending on what you're doing.