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for all things retail design

At Larson Design Group (LDG), we specialize in retail and entertainment venue design, supporting the market with a full-service approach that includes prototype planning, site adaptations, the entire spectrum of architecture/multi-disciplined engineering, tenant fit-outs, systems commissions, vendor coordination, and complete construction phase services.

Over the past 20 years, we successfully managed thousands of new stores, expansions, and remodels across the country. We can do the same for you and look forward to succeeding together.

All Services In-houseAll Services In-house

all in-house

Architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, structural, and LEED® services.

National ServiceNational Service

National

Providing architectural and engineering services across the country.

Focused TeamsFocused Teams

Team-designed

Dedicated. Experienced. Multi-disciplined. Our teams focus on our Clients’ needs.

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innovating

We're improving our services and increasing our client's value by pursuing the latest technology.

ExperiencedExperienced

experienced

Restaurant, box retail, TI retail, entertainment, grocery, and
much more.

Award-winningAward-winning

Award-winning

VMSD Top Retail 25 Firm, BD+C Top 25, retail:design 40 Under 40, and more to come.

Multi-disciplined

Architecture
Architecture
Architecture
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Structural Engineering
Structural Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Services
  • Building Surveys
  • Reality Capture
    • 360 Photo Capture
    • 3D Laser Scanning
  • Construction Drawings
  • Virtual & Augmented Reality
  • Interior Design
  • Prototype Maintenance
  • Site Investigation Reports
  • Permit Expediting
  • Bid Administration
  • LEED Certification®
  • Construction Management
  • Construction Administration
  • ADA Compliance
  • Building Information Modeling (BIM)
  • Entitlements
  • Due Diligence

Nationwide Service

Nationwide Service

Working Everywhere

Architecture

Architecture

Electrical

Electrical

Mechanical

Mechanical

Structural

Structural

Civil

Civil
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Retail
Retail

experience

experience

CVS Pharmacy

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New Stores
Mid-Atlantic
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Remodels
Nationwide
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LEED Platinum

Flagship Store  read more 
A Proud 20-Year LDG Working History
 

Dollar Tree

Family Dollar

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New Stores
Northeast thru Midwest USA
6+ Years of Service
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Don Speck, the PM, is an effective communicator and a solutions person. He is expedient about getting answers to us.
Steven McMahon,
Manager of Architectural Services

Dollar Tree

Family Dollar

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New Stores
Northeast thru Midwest USA
6+ Years of Service
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Don Speck, the PM, is an effective communicator and a solutions person. He is expedient about getting answers to us.
Steven McMahon,
Manager of Architectural Services

Tech-Zone

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New Stores
3D Renderings: planning & development
4+ Years of Service

Mavis Discount Tire

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New Stores

6 Prototype stores

4+ Years of Service

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Not only is LDG's work well done, but their communication with us is impressive. Their project management is excellent.

John Davis,
VP of Engineering & Permitting
 
 

Party City

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New Stores & Remodels
Prototype Design & Management
7+ Years of Service
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[LDG] handles themselves with integrity, do what they say they will, and offer reasonable fees.
Michel Bernard
Sr. Director of Construction
[LDG] handles themselves with integrity, do what they say they will, and offer reasonable fees.
Michel Bernard
Sr. Director of Construction

Party City

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New Stores & Remodels
Prototype Design & Management
7+ Years of Service
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[LDG] handles themselves with integrity, do what they say they will, and offer reasonable fees.
Michel Bernard
Sr. Director of Construction
 

Tuesday Morning

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New Stores Nationwide
Prototype Design & Management
3+ Years of Service
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We’re very happy with LDG and appreciate the work they do. They do quality work at a reasonable cost and they coordinate their A/E services well.
Dan Sandoval
Manager of Construction & Store Development

Tuesday Morning

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New Stores Nationwide
Prototype Design & Management
3+ Years of Service
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We’re very happy with LDG and appreciate the work they do. They do quality work at a reasonable cost and they coordinate their A/E services well.
Dan Sandoval
Manager of Construction & Store Development

Other Retail
Clients:

AutoZone
Big Lots
Bridgestone
Burlington
Candlewood Suites
Crunch Fitness
Curacao
Dollar General
DTLR
Halloween City
Harbor Freight
Homegoods
Honda
H&R Block
Marriott
Mattress Warehouse
MedExcel
Michaels
Nissan
Planet Fitness
Quick Lane
RadioShack
Retro Fitness
TJX
Toy City
Verizon
Villa
Weis
Grocery

experience

Grocery

experience

 

Lidl

A preferred A&E firm for Lidl, LDG is spear-heading the grocer’s Urban Remodel Initiative. This new retrofit program entails custom store configurations while maintaining Lidl’s brand recognition and corporate design standards. Since partnering with Lidl in 2017, we have assembled a dedicated, client-specific A&E team to best serve them in this fast-paced market sector.
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FUEL-FREE FOR THE FIRST TIME

Sheetz

First Fuel-Free

LDG collaborated with Sheetz to create a custom, fuel-free store located on the ground floor of University Place near West Virginia University. At just over 15,000 square feet, this store features a large grocery area, full-sized kitchen, beer cave, wine shop, food service and expanded indoor/outdoor seating, all of which were focused around creating a one-of-a-kind customer experience. LDG has also been an advisor to Sheetz’s sustainability program and completed several Site Designs for traditional, ground-up Stores.
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Typical Sheetz Store with Pumps

Dandy Mini Marts

Since 2009, LDG has completed over 40 new stores and remodels for the Dandy Mini Mart convenience store chain. From conceptual design, Land Development, Architecture and Engineering, LDG’s full-service approach simplified project coordination and delivery. The largest of which was the new Flagship Store in Towanda, Pennsylvania, which featured a complete quick-service restaurant, grocery, soda cave, and dining area along with dozens of Gasoline, Diesel and CNG fuel islands. LDG also managed Dandy’s store Prototype and provided valuable input on how to further enhance the customer experience while also streamlining construction costs.

EG America, Inc

Since the early stages of EG America’s expansion into the US, LDG Retail has been a trusted partner for their national remodel and new-build programs. LDG works directly with their brand partners to coordinate overall designs and approvals into the convenience store process. From building assessment, 3D surveying, entitlements, and fit plans, to civil engineering, architectural & MEPS engineering, permitting, and construction administration, LDG’s unique full service approach allows for streamlined client communication methods resulting in quicker project delivery.
Restaurant

experience

Restaurant

experience

LDG Retail has partnered with Dave & Buster’s on over 100 projects nationwide including ground ups, remodels, and special projects. We work diligently to fit-out their projects in a variety of remodel spaces, including multi-level environments, while maintaining the functional needs to run a successful operation with a cost effective design. LDG Retail works directly with landlords and the real estate team to manage the multiple facets of lease agreements, test fit plan preparations, and the coordination of full service documents through construction administration. While managing all of Dave & Buster’s special projects, LDG collaborates with the design team and vendors to establish rollout implementation and monitor cost controls.

Dave & Buster's

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Stores
Remodel of Spaces
Special Projects
Full Service Coordination
Cost Effective Design

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LDG Retail has partnered with Dave & Buster’s on over 100 projects nationwide including ground ups, remodels, and special projects. We work diligently to fit-out their projects in a variety of remodel spaces, including multi-level environments, while maintaining the functional needs to run a successful operation with a cost effective design. LDG Retail works directly with landlords and the real estate team to manage the multiple facets of lease agreements, test fit plan preparations, and the coordination of full service documents through construction administration. While managing all of Dave & Buster’s special projects, LDG collaborates with the design team and vendors to establish rollout implementation and monitor cost controls.

Domino's

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Stores Across Seven States
Interior Renovations / Brand Refresh
Interior Renovations / Brand Refresh
“Pizza Theater” theme
“Pizza Theater” theme
Architecture & MEP services
Architecture & MEP services
1,200 – 2,500 Square Feet
1,200 – 2,500 Square Feet
LDG partnered with franchisee’s across the Mid-Atlantic to renovate and expand their restaurants as part of Domino’s “Pizza Theater” initiative. Each store design was customized to meet the needs of the individual franchisee while still maintaining the core features and branding of the Domino’s prototype. LDG’s team developed a streamlined process to expedite drawing development and permit approvals, resulting in a quicker store openings and happy customers!

Domino's

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Stores Across Seven States
Brand Refresh
“Pizza Theater” theme
1,200 – 2,500 Square Feet
Architecture & MEP services
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LDG partnered with franchisee’s across the Mid-Atlantic to renovate and expand their restaurants as part of Domino’s “Pizza Theater” initiative. Each store design was customized to meet the needs of the individual franchisee while still maintaining the core features and branding of the Domino’s prototype. LDG’s team developed a streamlined process to expedite drawing development and permit approvals, resulting in a quicker store openings and happy customers!
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Lonestar Steakhouse & Saloon

The challenge this client presented was a program that was in expansion mode and they needed to open several stores quickly. As the Project Manager working closely with the client, David Drouhard was able to successively open over 60 locations within in a one-year period that consisted of both ground up buildings and takeover properties. This included managing a full scope of services consisting of test fit layouts, civil, architectural, structural, MEP, and permitting.
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Perkins Family
Restaurant

Perkins Family Restaurant

During David Drouhard's experience with this client, as the Project Manager, he worked closely with the corporate office on prototype documentation that was utilized by franchisee owners and corporate site adapts. This opportunity also afforded David the experience of working with a number of franchisee owners in developing their site adapt locations for construction.
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Eatn' Park

Eatn' Park

David Drouhard worked closely with the client to develop and maintain a prototype set of documents for site adapting new build locations. The goal was developing a cost effective, efficient layout from back of house to front of house while creating an environment aesthetically pleasing to the customers and operationally beneficial for the client.
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Sheetz

The challenge this client presented was a program that was in expansion mode and they needed to open several stores quickly. As the Project Manager working closely with the client, David Drouhard was able to successively open over 60 locations within in a one-year period that consisted of both ground up buildings and takeover properties. This included managing a full scope of services consisting of test fit layouts, civil, architectural, structural, MEP, and permitting.
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Subway

Perkins Family Restaurant

During David Drouhard's experience with this client, as the Project Manager, he worked closely with the corporate office on prototype documentation that was utilized by franchisee owners and corporate site adapts. This opportunity also afforded David the experience of working with a number of franchisee owners in developing their site adapt locations for construction.
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Eatn' Park

Dandy Mini Mart

David Drouhard worked closely with the client to develop and maintain a prototype set of documents for site adapting new build locations. The goal was developing a cost effective, efficient layout from back of house to front of house while creating an environment aesthetically pleasing to the customers and operationally beneficial for the client.

More Restaurant Clients

Panera Bread

Wendy's

Little Caesars

Hardee's

Panera Bread

Wendy's

Little Caesars

Hardee's

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Weis Markets

Weis Markets

With LDG’s assistance, Weis Markets expanded their existing Milton Distribution Center located on approximately 167 acres of land. The project consisted of over 200,000 square feet of additional distribution space to permit the expansion of refrigerated dairy/deli, fresh meat, and freezer areas. In addition to the proposed building expansions, work included the relocation and redesign of an additional access drive to Industrial Park Road.
With LDG’s assistance, Weis Markets expanded their existing Milton Distribution Center located on approximately 167 acres of land. The project consisted of over 200,000 square feet of additional distribution space to permit the expansion of refrigerated dairy/deli, fresh meat, and freezer areas. In addition to the proposed building expansions, work included the relocation and redesign of an additional access drive to Industrial Park Road.
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Republic Services

Republic Services

Multiple Locations

Multiple Locations

LDG provides nationwide architecture and multi-disciplined engineering services for Republic Services container and hauling facilities, transfer stations, maintenance shops, administrative buildings, and recycling processing centers. The projects include condition assessments, feasibility studies, and full-design services for over 40 projects in 25 states. The campus developments feature vehicle maintenance, office, repair shops, and processing stations. The maintenance shops consist of an overhead crane, exhaust system, lube system, and parts storage.
LDG provides nationwide architecture and multi-disciplined engineering services for Republic Services container and hauling facilities, transfer stations, maintenance shops, administrative buildings, and recycling processing centers. The projects include condition assessments, feasibility studies, and full-design services for over 40 projects in 25 states. The campus developments feature vehicle maintenance, office, repair shops, and processing stations. The maintenance shops consist of an overhead crane, exhaust system, lube system, and parts storage.
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More Distribution Clients

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Kellogg's

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Frito Lay

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FedEx

 
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Reality Capture

An LDG Retail Design exclusive, our Reality Capture is an enhanced service we provide to our customers. Each Reality Capture is a private, password-protected web page with your project's survey data compiled into a convenient, simple interface that's accessible at any time, anywhere!

  • Critical Site Information
  • 360 Onsite Photography
  • Site Photo Gallery
  • Site Plan View
  • Site Downloads

welcome

Thank you for taking the time to check out LDG Retail. We have been working with retail clients for over 20 years and invite you to learn more about the work we do. As a full-service design firm, we provide retail design services across the US. We are excited and proud to serve some of the largest and best known brands in the retail industry. I invite you to look around and contact us if you would like to know more about the work we do or the services we provide. If you’re ready to get started, we look forward to hearing from you!
Rob

Robert Gehr
Vice President, Retail Design

welcome

Thank you for taking the time to check out LDG Retail. We have been working with retail clients for over 20 years and invite you to learn more about the work we do. As a full-service design firm, we provide retail design services across the US. We are excited and proud to serve some of the largest and best known brands in the retail industry. I invite you to look around and contact us if you would like to know more about the work we do or the services we provide. If you’re ready to get started, we look forward to hearing from you!
Rob

Robert Gehr
Vice President, Retail Design

welcome

Thank you for taking the time to check out LDG Retail. We have been working with retail clients for over 20 years and invite you to learn more about the work we do. As a full-service design firm, we provide retail design services across the US. We are excited and proud to serve some of the largest and best known brands in the retail industry. I invite you to look around and contact us if you would like to know more about the work we do or the services we provide. If you’re ready to get started, we look forward to hearing from you!
Rob

Robert Gehr
Vice President, Retail Design

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