Atkinson & Associates Builders

What Atkinson & Associates Builders does

Atkinson & Associates Builders is a privately held general contractor headquartered in Edna, Texas, operating under the legal entity Edna Lumber Co Inc, a Texas corporation originally established in 1947 and acquired by Darrell Atkinson in 1998. The firm specializes in Quick Service Restaurant and retail construction, delivering new builds, renovations, and tenant improvements for chain operators across multiple states in the southern United States. Service scope also extends to municipal, multi-family, and single-family residential projects, though QSR remains the primary vertical.

The company delivers projects through a partnership-based, relationship-driven model in which senior leadership, including President Darrell Atkinson and Vice President Shelton Grona, directly manage engagements. Core capabilities span due diligence research, permit expediting, utility coordination, site selection support, contract administration, and quality control through routine site inspections. Shelton Grona holds a Professional Engineer license and is certified by the Texas Department of Insurance Windstorm Inspection Division, enabling in-house technical oversight that complements construction execution. The team is rounded out by a corporate secretary, treasurer, assistant project managers, a permit expeditor, and a project manager focused on restaurant programs.

Revenue is generated through project-based construction contracts awarded by enterprise QSR and retail clients, with pricing determined per project scope and specifications rather than through disclosed rate cards. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales, with no digital channels, marketplace presence, or external investors. Marketing relies on reputation, repeat clients, and direct outreach through a basic company website. Ownership is concentrated entirely with Darrell Atkinson as sole proprietor, with no private equity or venture backing.

Name

Atkinson & Associates Builders

Legal name

Edna Lumber Co Inc

Website

https://atkinsonbuilders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Atkinson & Associates Builders is a privately held Texas-based general contractor specializing in Quick Service Restaurant and retail chain construction across multiple southern US states, operating under sole proprietor Darrell Atkinson since 1998.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Edna

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commercial Construction Services: General contracting services for Quick Service Restaurants and retail construction projects. Revenue is generated through project-based construction contracts with commercial clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Atkinson & Associates Builders operates as a General Contractor delivering commercial construction services. The company's core work is the new construction, buildout, and renovation of Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) and retail chain locations across multiple states in the southern United States. It also handles municipal, multi-family, and single-family residential projects, plus pre-construction support such as due diligence research, permit expediting, utility coordination, and site selection.

Product overview

Atkinson & Associates Builders operates as a General Contractor offering commercial construction services. The company's primary service offerings center on Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) construction and retail construction, which together form their core business. These services are delivered through a partnership-based approach to serve client needs throughout the southern United States. The company also handles municipal projects, multi-family and single family residential projects, and provides project management, permit expediting, and contract administration services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Construction Services
• Restaurant Construction
• Retail Construction

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Hensel Phelps: National employee-owned general contractor serving commercial, hospitality, and retail clients; comparable to Atkinson in employee-influenced operating model and commercial construction delivery, but at much larger scale.
• Suffolk Construction: National commercial general contractor with broad commercial and retail portfolio; comparable to Atkinson in commercial construction services but operates at much larger enterprise scale.
• DPR Construction: National top-tier commercial general contractor serving commercial, retail, and hospitality clients; comparable to Atkinson in commercial buildout delivery but at significantly larger scale across multiple US regions.

Direct peers

• Hoar Construction: Alabama-based general contractor with strong commercial, retail, and restaurant construction portfolio across the southern US; comparable to Atkinson in regional southern US footprint and commercial buildout specialization.
• R.J. Griffin & Company: Georgia-based general contractor with extensive restaurant and retail construction experience across the southeastern US; closely comparable to Atkinson in serving QSR and retail chains with relationship-driven project delivery.
• Brasfield & Gorrie: Alabama-headquartered general contractor serving commercial, retail, and multi-family clients across the southeastern US; comparable to Atkinson in regional southern US footprint and vertical specialization in commercial buildouts.
• EMJ Construction: Tennessee-based national general contractor with strong QSR and retail construction portfolio; comparable to Atkinson in specializing in restaurant chain rollouts and multi-site commercial buildouts across the southern US.

Regional players

• Tellepsen Builders: Houston, Texas-based general contractor with deep Texas commercial construction roots; comparable to Atkinson in regional Texas commercial building expertise and family-influenced operating model.
• Manhattan Construction Company: Oklahoma-based general contractor with strong Texas and southern US operations; comparable to Atkinson in regional commercial construction delivery and family/employee-owned operating model.
• Flintco: Oklahoma-based general contractor with significant Texas operations; comparable to Atkinson in regional southern US commercial construction focus and mid-sized project delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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