Chili’s Secures Plan Check Approval in Just 25 Days

Permit Place recently completed tenant improvement permitting for Chili’s, a Brinker International location in Lakewood, California. The project involved coordinating the necessary permitting for a stand-alone restaurant improvement and securing approval through the City of Lakewood Building and Safety Division.

Completed as part of the Brinker program, the project moved from receipt of plans to plan check approval in just 25 days. Permit Place provided permit expediting services throughout the process, helping maintain momentum while supporting the client through each stage of review.

Solutions and Strategies

Permit Place used proactive measures to keep the project moving and provide the hand-holding needed to support timely decisions. The team offered professional perspective when clarification was required and maintained communication with the client throughout the process. Earlier connection with the City of Lakewood Building and Safety Division during the due diligence process also established valuable familiarity with the AHJ’s expectations and review procedures.

Project Wins

That early AHJ connection carried over into an efficient review process and helped the team secure plan check approval within 25 days. Permit Place successfully managed the stand-alone TI project while supporting the broader Brinker program, demonstrating the value of strategic application planning and consistent coordination. The result was an organized, efficient permitting process for Chili’s, with the project advancing without unnecessary review delays.