What Mtm Architecture does

MTM Architecture LLC is a privately held, Indianapolis-based architectural design firm founded in 2016 that operates exclusively in the restaurant and foodservice vertical. The firm serves growth-minded QSR and fast-casual brands along with their franchisees, offering a vertically integrated service portfolio that covers architectural design, interior design, prototype design, national rollout architecture, commercial kitchen design, and permitting/construction administration. The only explicitly named team members are founder and President Matthew T. McCord (RA, NCARB certified) and Graduate Designer Elizabeth G. Hyde, with overall headcount stated in the 1-10 range.

The firm's core technology is its specialized restaurant design practice rather than a proprietary software platform. Its most notable digital asset is a Project Estimator Tool hosted on the company website that provides preliminary design fee estimates and timeline guidance based on project size, type, location, and timeline inputs. No API, integrations, or technology product layer is documented; the firm operates as a traditional professional services practice with relationship-based acquisition.

MTM generates revenue through project-based professional services fees scoped by square footage brackets (2,000 SF or less up to 6,001+ SF), project type (new construction, tenant improvement, remodel, national rollout, prototype design), and timeline. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; formal proposals follow initial consultation. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and direct, engaging both enterprise brand corporate offices (notably Wendy's and Chronic Tacos) and individual franchisees. The firm holds Preferred Architect of Record status with The Wendy's Company (one of a handful nationwide) and has served as Chronic Tacos' preferred architect since 2016, with 30+ completed Wendy's projects across multiple franchisees.

Name

Mtm Architecture

Legal name

MTM Architecture LLC

Website

https://mtmarch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MTM Architecture is an Indianapolis-based architectural design firm specializing in restaurant facility design, serving QSR and fast-casual brands and their franchisees nationwide with architectural, interior, prototype, and construction administration services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (541410)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Restaurant architecture
• Commercial design
• Franchise rollout
• Kitchen design
• Construction administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: Project-based professional services revenue model for architectural design, interior design, permitting, and construction administration for restaurant brands. Fees are estimated based on project size (SF ranges from 2,000 or less to 6,001+), project type (new construction, tenant improvement, remodel, national rollout, prototype design), and timeline.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MTM Architecture provides architectural design, interior design, prototype design, national rollout architecture, permitting and construction administration, and commercial kitchen design services focused exclusively on restaurant brands and franchisees. The firm acts as the primary architect and project quarterback, managing consultant teams from concept through opening, and supports prospective clients with an online Project Estimator tool that produces preliminary fee and timeline estimates.

Product overview

MTM Architecture offers a unified suite of architecture and design services for the restaurant industry. The core offering consists of six integrated service lines: Architectural Design, Interior Design, Prototype Design, National Rollout Architecture, Permitting/Construction Administration, and Commercial Kitchen Design. These services work together as a coordinated practice, with the company serving as the primary architect and quarterback managing complete consultant teams. The company also provides a Project Estimator Tool—an online self-service resource that allows prospective clients to receive preliminary fee estimates and timeline guidance before engaging for formal proposals. The portfolio emphasizes restaurant sector specialization with demonstrated expertise across new construction, tenant improvements, remodels, and national franchise programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Full-scope architectural design services for restaurant facilities, covering conversions, vanilla shells, and ground-up construction projects for restaurant brands and franchisees.
• Interior Design Interior design services that create functional, brand-consistent dining environments supporting day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Prototype Design Standardized prototype design for stand-alone buildings and tenant improvements, enabling consistent brand rollouts across multiple locations.
• National Rollout Architecture Comprehensive architectural services supporting national franchise brand expansion, managing multiple concurrent locations from initial design through permitting to opening.
• Permitting and Construction Administration End-to-end permitting support and construction administration, with the firm managing the complete consultant team and regulatory compliance process.
• Commercial Kitchen Design Specialized commercial kitchen layout and design services optimized for operational efficiency and health code compliance.
• Project Estimator Tool Interactive web-based tool that provides preliminary design fee estimates and timeline insights based on project-specific inputs such as size, type, location, and timeline.

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Nice Branding AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative design partner on the Hogwood BBQ flagship project. MTM Architecture worked with Nice Branding Agency and Chef Michael Marsee to bring the restaurant to life, combining architectural design with brand identity work.
• The Wendy's CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMTM Architecture serves as a Preferred Architect of Record selected by The Wendy's Company corporate office - one of only a handful nationwide. This status enables them to work with multiple Wendy's franchisees across the country on projects ranging from remodels to ground-up construction.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• LKC Engineering: Architecture and engineering firm serving restaurant and retail tenants nationwide with site design, permitting, and prototype services. Comparable to MTM on multi-state restaurant tenant improvement work and franchise brand support.
• Chipman Design & Construction: Design-build firm focused on restaurant and retail environments, providing architecture, interior design, and construction services for franchise brands. Directly comparable to MTM on restaurant vertical specialization and integrated design-through-permitting service model.
• Image Engineering: Specialized architecture and engineering firm serving restaurant, retail, and hospitality brands with prototype design, tenant improvements, and multi-site rollout programs. Comparable to MTM in serving growth-minded QSR and fast-casual clients with multi-location design mandates.
• Haag Brown Creative: Restaurant-focused branding, architectural, and interior design firm based in Arkansas, working with QSR and fast-casual franchise brands on new builds, remodels, and prototypes. Comparable to MTM in restaurant vertical specialization and franchise-focused service delivery.
• FRCH Design & Construction: Cincinnati-based architecture and design firm widely recognized as a leading specialist in restaurant and retail brand environments, including prototype design and national rollouts for major QSR and casual-dining chains. Highly comparable to MTM in vertical focus (restaurant/hospitality) and service scope (prototype + rollout + interior design).

Broad incumbents

• CallisonRTKL (Arcadis): Global architecture and design practice (now part of Arcadis) with significant restaurant, retail, and hospitality experience. Comparable to MTM in restaurant architecture capability but operates at much larger scale with global delivery capability.
• NELSON Worldwide: Full-service architecture, interior design, and brand strategy firm with a dedicated restaurant and hospitality practice. Comparable to MTM in restaurant architecture offering but serves a broader portfolio of commercial clients.
• Ware Malcomb: National commercial architecture firm with an active restaurant and retail practice serving multi-unit brands. Comparable to MTM in restaurant service offering but operates at substantially larger scale with offices across the U.S.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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