Turnkey Results. Commercial Development. Proven Execution.
About afs design group
Turnkey Results. Commercial Development. Proven Execution.
AFS Design Group is a full-service commercial development consulting firm that helps bring projects to life from concept to completion.
We specialize in guiding clients through every stage of the development process — from site selection and due diligence to permitting, design coordination, construction management, and final project launch.
AFS Design Group does not own or control our clients’ projects. Our role is to act as the development partner and project quarterback, ensuring the right strategy, team, and execution are in place to deliver a successful outcome.
Our services are flexible and customizable. Clients may use our full development team or choose individual services à la carte. If a client already has their own architect, engineer, contractor, or licensed specialist, we are happy to collaborate and integrate them into the project.
Who we are
AFS Design Group is a turnkey commercial development and consulting firm focused on high-traffic, high-revenue assets.
We act as the development quarterback, protecting the project, the capital, and the end result.
We work with:
• Property owners • Developers • Investors • Fuel operators • Franchisees • Private equity groups
Our role is to structure, coordinate, and execute complex commercial projects by assembling the right licensed professionals, aligning approvals, managing timelines, and ensuring each asset is built for maximum operational efficiency and long-term value.
We specialize in ground-up commercial development and redevelopment projects across gas stations, convenience stores, express car washes, QSR, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use real estate. From concept and approvals to construction coordination and launch, AFS Design Group delivers projects built to perform.
Capital Access & Strategic Banking Relationships
AFS Design Group works directly with regional banks, private lenders, equity partners, and industry-specific funding sources to help our clients secure the capital needed to bring projects to life.
Whether you’re developing a gas station, car wash, QSR, retail center, or commercial real estate project, we help structure funding solutions including:
• Conventional commercial loans
• Construction lending
• Private capital placement
• Equity structuring
• Bridge financing
We don’t just introduce lenders
We help position your project for approval
What AFS Manages
- Site Selection & Land Acquisition
- Due Diligence & Feasibility
- Permitting & Municipal Approvals
- Architectural Design & Renderings
- Engineering Coordination
- Pre-Construction Planning
- Construction Coordination
- Project Launch Support
What we develope
Gas Stations & Convenience Stores
Gas Stations & Convenience Stores
Gas Stations & Convenience Stores
- Shell, BP, Mobil, Exxon, Amoco branded sites
- Ground-up fuel developments
- High-volume c-store layouts
- Multi-tenant fuel plazas Gaming-approved locations (where applicable)
Express & Hand Car Washes
Gas Stations & Convenience Stores
Gas Stations & Convenience Stores
- Express tunnel car washes
- Hybrid hand wash / express models
- Membership-driven revenue systems
- High-throughput site layouts
- Equipment & vendor coordination
Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)
Gas Stations & Convenience Stores
Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)
- Dunkin’
- Culver’s
- Drive-thru focused concepts
- Ground lease or build-to-suit structures
Real Estate Development
Gas Stations & Convenience Stores
Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)
- Commercial land acquisition
- Entitlement strategy
- Income-producing real estate
- Investor-driven projects
Why Work With AFS
While many firms specialize solely in design, construction, or consulting, AFS Design Group stands out by integrating all these services. Whether your need a carwash, gas stations, or QSR solutions, our expertise in digital marketing ensures comprehensive approach.
AFS Design Group integrates ALL of it.
We Take the Headaches Out of Development
- One point of contact from concept to completion
- Coordination of architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants
- Expert navigation of municipal approvals
- Real-world operational design
- Projects delivered efficiently
OUR ADVANTAGE
We don’t just make projects look good. We make sure they work, scale, and cash flow.
- Development strategy
- Zoning & entitlement coordination Operational design (how the business actually makes money)
- Construction coordination
- Vendor & equipment alignment
- Investor & lender-ready structuring
AFS works directly with municipalities to guide projects through
- Zoning approvals
- Planning commission reviews
- Permit submissions
- Design revisions
- Inspection coordination
- Engineering departments
BRANDS WE WORK WITH
AFS Design Group has assisted clients with the development, planning, and execution of commercial projects across multiple Midwest markets including fuel stations, convenience stores, express car washes, retail plazas, and quick-service restaurant locations.