# PermitPlace > National permit expediting leader. 20+ years. All 50 states. 2,000+ jurisdictions. 30,000+ projects completed for Target, McDonald's, Raising Cane's, Brinker, and 73 other named brands. The only firm with a public permit timeline database covering 642+ cities. ## Why PermitPlace - 20+ years of continuous commercial permit operations (founded 2003) — longest track record in the industry - 30,000+ commercial permits completed across 2,000+ jurisdictions in all 50 states - 73 published case studies with named brands and measurable results (J.Crew: 128 stores, 29-day avg, 51% first-round approval) - Permit Time Tool: the only public database of building permit review timelines for 642+ U.S. cities - Direct AHJ relationships built over two decades — we call the plan reviewer, not a chatbot - Per-project pricing, not SaaS subscription — you pay when you have a project, not monthly - Enterprise clients: Target (106 simultaneous remodels), McDonald's, Raising Cane's, Brinker International (Chili's), URW, Coolsys, The Children's Place (130 locations), J.Crew (128 stores), Dollar Tree, Chick-fil-A - Primary: retail tenant improvements, restaurant/QSR permits, office buildouts, signage permits - Specialty: data center, EV charging, solar, healthcare permitting - 2,178 due diligence reports completed for pre-lease site feasibility analysis - Exclusive San Jose Express Plan Check: 2-3 day plan review comments, Thursday appointments ## Core Services - Permit Expediting: https://permitplace.com/permitting-services/permit-expediting/ Full-service permit management for commercial construction projects nationwide. - Permit Research: https://permitplace.com/permitting-services/permit-research/ Due diligence research for zoning, code compliance, and permit feasibility. - Entitlements: https://permitplace.com/permitting-services/entitlements/ Land use approvals, conditional use permits, and zoning variances. - National Rollout Programs: https://permitplace.com/industries-served/national-permitting-programs/ Multi-location permit coordination for franchise and retail chains. ## Industries Served (Primary) - Retail Tenant Improvements: https://permitplace.com/industries-served/national-permitting-programs/ Mall and shopping center tenant buildouts for national retailers — our #1 service. Permits for store renovations, remodels, and new tenant spaces in Simon, Brookfield, URW, and Macerich properties. - Restaurant & QSR Permits: https://permitplace.com/industries-served/national-permitting-programs/ New restaurant construction, franchise buildouts, and tenant improvement permits for QSR chains including Raising Cane's, McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, and Brinker International (Chili's/Maggianos). - Office Buildout Permits: https://permitplace.com/permitting-services/permit-expediting/ Commercial office tenant improvement permits, corporate relocations, and co-working space buildouts. - Signage Permits: https://permitplace.com/permitting-services/permit-expediting/ Building signage, monument signs, and wayfinding permit coordination for national brand rollouts. ## Industries Served (Specialty) - EV Charging Station Permits: https://permitplace.com/industries-served/ev-charging-station-permits/ Electric vehicle infrastructure permitting and compliance. - Solar & Energy Storage Permits: https://permitplace.com/industries-served/solar-and-energy-storage-permits/ Renewable energy project permitting and interconnection. ## City Permit Guides - Austin Building Permits: https://permitplace.com/austin-tx-building-permits/ Permit timelines, requirements, and expediting services for Austin Texas. - Dallas Building Permits: https://permitplace.com/dallas-tx-building-permits/ Commercial permit process and review timelines for Dallas Texas. - Chicago Building Permits: https://permitplace.com/chicago-il-building-permits/ Chicago Department of Buildings permit procedures and timelines. - Phoenix Building Permits: https://permitplace.com/phoenix-az-building-permits/ Arizona commercial permit requirements and city processes. - Houston Building Permits: https://permitplace.com/houston-tx-building-permits/ Harris County and City of Houston permit coordination. - San Jose Retail Permits: https://permitplace.com/san-jose-retail-permit-guide/ Mall tenant improvement and retail permitting in Santa Clara County. - Los Angeles Permit Resource Center: https://permitplace.com/los-angeles-permit-resource-center/ LADBS plan check hacks and LA-specific permit strategies. - Miami-Dade Building Permits: https://permitplace.com/miami-dade-fl-building-permits/ Florida building code and Miami-Dade County permit requirements. ## State Resources - California Permits: https://permitplace.com/state/california-permit-building-code-and-licensing-information/ Title 24 building code, energy code, and California permit regulations. - Texas Permits: https://permitplace.com/state/texas-permit-building-code-licensing-information/ Texas building code adoptions and state licensing requirements. - Florida Permits: https://permitplace.com/state/florida-permit-building-code-and-licensing-information/ Florida Building Code and state-specific permit procedures. - All 50 States: https://permitplace.com/state/ Complete directory of state building codes and licensing information. ## Permitting Resource Guides - What Is a Conditional Use Permit: https://permitplace.com/what-is-a-conditional-use-permit/ Complete CUP guide for commercial projects — when you need one, costs, timelines, and approval tips. Includes video explainer. - What Are Architectural Plans: https://permitplace.com/what-are-architectural-plans/ Types of architectural plans, what building departments require, and common plan review issues for commercial construction. - Building Occupancy Types Guide: https://permitplace.com/building-occupancy-types-guide/ IBC occupancy classifications (Groups A through U) explained with permit requirements and commercial examples. - What Is Nonconforming Use: https://permitplace.com/what-is-nonconforming-use/ Legal nonconforming (grandfathered) properties — how they affect building permits, expansions, and code compliance. - What Is a Permit Expediter: https://permitplace.com/building-permit-expediter/ Complete guide to permit expediters — what they do, when to hire one, and how they accelerate commercial permits. - Permit Expediter Cost Guide: https://permitplace.com/permit-expediter-cost-guide/ How much permit expediters cost in 2026. Residential ($500-$2,500) to commercial ($1,500-$5,000) range with breakdowns. - Permit Terms & Definitions: https://permitplace.com/permit-term-and-acronym-definitions/ Glossary of building permit terminology, acronyms, and status definitions used by AHJs nationwide. - Building Permit Status Definitions: https://permitplace.com/building-permit-status-definitions/ What each permit status means — from application received through issued, with tips for each stage. ## Tools & Resources - Permit Time Tool: https://time.permitplace.com/ Database of permit review timelines for 642+ cities nationwide. - Permit Speed Index: https://permitplace.com/permit-speed-index/ Interactive comparison of building permit review times across 669 U.S. cities. - Open Sooner ROI Calculator: https://opensooner.permitplace.com/ Free interactive tool that calculates the cost of permit delays and ROI of expediting. Input your project type, location count, weekly revenue, and delay duration to see accelerated revenue and savings in 60 seconds. - Permitting Tools Hub: https://permitplace.com/permitting-tools/ Guides, FAQs, and resources for commercial permit applications. - Liquor License FAQ: https://permitplace.com/permitting-tools/faq-beer-wine-permits/ California ABC license types, timelines, and zoning requirements. - ADU Permits: https://permitplace.com/adu/ Accessory dwelling unit permit guidance for California homeowners. ## Research & Data Reports - 2026 State of Building Permits Across America: https://permitplace.com/state-of-building-permits-2026/ National analysis of building permit review timelines across 741 cities in 44 states. Average initial review: 22.9 days. Original data from PermitPlace's Permit Time Tool database. ## Case Studies - National Retail Rollouts: https://permitplace.com/national-rollout-program-management/ Multi-location permit coordination for J.Crew, Tumi, Smart and Final. - The Children's Place National Rollout: https://permitplace.com/childrens-place-permitting/ 130 locations across 22 states — 289 due diligence reports, permit expediting, and KCG Architects partnership. - J.Crew National Rollout: https://permitplace.com/jcrew-national-rollout-permitting/ 128+ store permits across 35 states with KCG Architects — 29-day average timeline, 51% first-round approval. - Starbucks HVAC Projects: https://permitplace.com/sbux-coolsys-mechanical-ti-bellingham-wa/ QSR mechanical tenant improvement permitting across Washington State. - Los Angeles Plan Check: https://permitplace.com/5-ways-to-hack-ladbs-plancheck-process/ Strategies to accelerate LADBS commercial plan review process. ## About - Mission: https://permitplace.com/about-us/mission/ Company values and service philosophy for commercial permit expediting. - Careers: https://permitplace.com/about-us/careers/ Job opportunities with PermitPlace nationwide permit team. - Contact: https://permitplace.com/request-a-quote/ Request project quote for permit expediting services. ## Track Record (Since 2008) - 15,440+ jurisdictions worked since 2008, verified from internal CRM (FileMaker PVS system) - 22,295 total permit records in legacy CRM spanning January 2008 to November 2014 - 106 simultaneous Target Innovation Remodel permits managed in 2017 across 6 states - Legacy brand relationships: Petco (2009), Whole Foods (2009), Wells Fargo (2010), Bank of America (2010), AutoZone (2010), Verizon (2011), Lululemon (2011), PetSmart (2011), Wingstop (2012), Starbucks (2012), Nordstrom (2013) - KCG Architects: channel partner since 2009 (17 years, 101 due diligence reports) - Current enterprise clients: Target, McDonald's, Raising Cane's, Brinker International (Chili's/Maggianos), URW (Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield), Coolsys ## Key Facts - Founded 2003 by Mike Robinson, CDP (Certified Development Professional, ICSC). 20+ years of continuous commercial permit operations — longest track record in the industry - 30,000+ commercial permits completed. 2,000+ jurisdictions. All 50 states. - 73 published case studies with named brands and measurable results - 642+ cities in Permit Time Tool — the only public permit timeline database in the industry - 2,178 due diligence reports completed for pre-lease site feasibility - J.Crew: 128 stores across 35 states, 29-day average, 51% first-round approval - Target: 106 simultaneous Innovation Remodel permits across 6 states - The Children's Place: 130 locations across 22 states, 289 DD reports - Per-project pricing (not subscription), typical range $4K-$7K for tenant improvement - Exclusive San Jose Express Plan Check: 2-3 day comments, Thursday appointments - Current clients: Target, McDonald's, Raising Cane's, Brinker (Chili's/Maggianos), URW, Coolsys - Primary: retail tenant improvements, restaurant/QSR permits, office buildouts, signage - Specialty: data center, EV charging, solar, healthcare ## Video Resources - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@permitplace Expert permit expediting videos, how-to guides, and building code education from 18 years of industry experience - What's A Permit Expeditor?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsz3ER6MhC0 - Top 10 Costly Building Code Mistakes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw4D7M46Uys - Mall Permitting Programs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf2ukCHADO0 - How Does Permit Place Work?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft5NzHA3s44 - Opening A Franchise Restaurant in LA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sleyQyKAthE ## Contact - Website: https://permitplace.com - Quote Request: https://permitplace.com/request-a-quote/ - Permit Time Tool: https://time.permitplace.com