08/17/2026
Opening a business in Cu***ng or Alpharetta? Read this before you sign the lease.
Here is what nobody tells first time commercial tenants: your landlord's rent clock and your contractor's schedule are two different timelines, and the gap between them comes out of your pocket.
Commercial permits in Forsyth and North Fulton County take 6 to 10 weeks to review. A typical retail or restaurant buildout takes 3 to 5 months after that. So the day you sign, you are realistically 5 to 7 months from opening your doors, and most leases start charging rent well before then.
The fix is negotiating your buildout period and TI allowance with real numbers instead of guesses. That starts with a contractor who can give you a real schedule before you commit.
Bowser Construction Group has been building restaurants, medical offices, retail spaces, and commercial buildouts across Cu***ng, Alpharetta, and North Metro Atlanta since 2016. Licensed Georgia general contractor. We handle permits, trades, and inspections so you have one number to call.
Free estimate within 48 hours:
Get a free construction estimate from Bowser Construction Group. Call (470) 230-3331 or submit your project. Offices in Cu***ng, GA and Winter Park, FL.