From the Ground Up: Wendy's

Owner/developer: Wendy's of Missouri Inc.

General contractor: Wendy's of Missouri Inc.

Architect: Baron Design and Associates LLC

Engineers: Silverhill Co. LLC, structural; and Colvin Jones Davis LLC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing

Size: 3,169 square feet

Estimated cost: $500,000, according to Republic building permit

Lender: GE Capital

Estimated completion date: Oct. 27

Project description: Springfield-based Wendy's of Missouri Inc., owned by franchisees Sam and June Hamra, is preparing to open its 27th location Nov. 3. The restaurant will feature a new corporate design in the 86-seat dining room. Located in front of Lowe's, the first Wendy's in Republic will employ about 35.