We guide QSR franchise brands and operators from lease to grand opening — constructability reviews, TI negotiation support, permitting strategy, value engineering, and full-service construction management under one roof. Fewer delays, fewer surprises, stores open weeks faster.
BCAL covers every phase of the franchise development journey — from before you sign a lease, through the ribbon-cutting on opening day. Engage us at any phase, or hand us the entire build.
Constructability reviews before you commit. TI scope analysis and tenant improvement allowance negotiation support. Site feasibility studies. Lease exhibit and landlord coordination.
Prototype-to-site adaptation oversight. Brand standards enforcement across architects, engineers, and consultants. Value engineering that protects budget without compromising the look, feel, or quality your brand demands.
Permitting strategy and timeline planning. Bid leveling and budget validation. SBA funding alignment. Vendor and procurement coordination — we surface obstacles early.
Full-service GC and owner's rep services: ground-up, tenant finish-out, drive-thru, remodel, rollout programs. Disciplined cost control. Punch list, closeout, turnover, and grand opening readiness.
Deep experience with QSR franchise prototypes across 15+ national brands. We speak your brand's language and have the standardized processes multi-unit operators need to scale.
We've walked owners through the SBA funding process and know how to keep your build aligned with lender requirements — protecting your draws and your opening schedule.
For pre-lease consulting, brand fit conversations, multi-unit rollout planning, or anything in the lease-to-open lifecycle — call Christopher directly.
Safeguarding your budget and schedule is — and always will be — our highest priority. Decades of field experience, an uncompromising commitment to quality, and a standard that keeps rising every year. That's what makes BCAL a cut above the rest.
It started in 1978. Patrick McGowan founded PM Construction — named for himself and his wife Marlaina — framing custom homes and crafting custom millwork in Southern California. What began as one man's trade became a family business. In 1997, the company incorporated as BCAL Construction Inc., named for Patrick's first four sons.
Patrick was a true craftsman who knew every trade. He put family first, delivered the highest quality to every client, and built his entire business on referrals — his only advertising. His honesty, work ethic, and uncompromising standards are the foundation BCAL still stands on today.
His legacy continues through his wife Marlaina (CEO/CFO) and their second son Christopher (COO), who lead BCAL today with the same craftsman's eye, the same family-first ethic, and the same standard Patrick set from day one — a standard we expect to keep raising. BCAL remains proudly family-owned and operated, building better futures one project at a time.
A lean, hands-on team. Owners on every project. No layers between you and the people building your store.
OWNER · CEO · CFO
Sets the strategic direction, financial discipline, and family-first culture that defines BCAL.
OWNER · COO
Day-to-day operations and the primary point of contact for consulting, brand partnerships, and multi-unit rollouts.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Owns project schedules, brand standards execution, and franchisee communication from kickoff to opening.
Project managers, operations, field engineers, superintendents, and a hand-picked bench of trusted subs — all carrying the same standards. We build the team around the build.
We're listed as a Preferred Contractor with these QSR and franchise brands - the result of years of on-time openings, on-budget builds, and projects we'd be proud to put our family name on.
Chris and the BCAL team have truly done a remarkable job from start to finish. We were dealing with a grey shell with no power, no plumbing, no AC. They put the store together in a matter of 60 days - working weekends, holidays, and overtime to accomplish our task. He not only completed the job but added elements to make sure fixtures stood the test of time while maintaining a professional look of the store and brand.
Whether you're a franchise brand looking for a national preferred GC, a multi-unit operator scaling new markets, or a first-time owner opening your first location - we'd love to hear from you.