REPEAT CLIENT: FAT BOY’S PIZZA | LOCATION: MANDEVILLE, LA
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Greenleaf worked with Fat Boy’s Pizza to refine and modernize the restaurant prototype through a 5,210-square-foot renovation of the Mandeville location. The project became the foundation for a more coordinated and adaptable design approach that could support future locations, including a subsequent restaurant in Richmond, Texas.
Greenleaf rebuilt the existing Fat Boy’s prototype in Revit, creating a coordinated digital model that could be studied, refined, and reused as the brand expanded into different markets and building types. Architectural and interior design were developed together to improve kitchen layout, dining configuration, constructability, operational flow, and long-term cost efficiency.
Because restaurant performance depends heavily on how staff move through the space, the design team worked closely with the owner and operations team to understand how the restaurant functions day to day. Kitchen organization, service paths, dining areas, and support spaces were evaluated together so the updated prototype could improve both employee efficiency and the guest experience.
Through Greenleaf’s in-house Interiors Department, finishes, lighting, furniture, and material selections were also re-evaluated for durability, maintenance, budget, and brand expression. These decisions helped establish a more consistent visual identity while supporting the practical demands of a high-volume restaurant environment.
Detailed three-dimensional walkthroughs and visual studies allowed the ownership and operations teams to virtually move through the kitchen and dining areas before construction began. This interactive process supported earlier decision-making and coordination with consultants, contractors, and franchise partners, reducing the potential for field changes and helping establish a shared understanding of the design intent.
The completed prototype provides Fat Boy’s Pizza with a flexible design framework that combines operational efficiency, constructability, and a recognizable brand identity while remaining adaptable enough to support future locations.
