Uniting Our Team & Customers to Build The Future.

Exceeding Expectations.
Building Trust. Creating Value.

Franjo’s Foundation

Franjo Construction was founded in 1997 by brothers Frank and Joe Leonello, but the foundation was built long before that through hands-on construction experience and a family-driven approach to building.

From the beginning, the standard was simple: do the work the right way, take ownership of outcomes, and build relationships that last longer than any single project.

That mindset shaped early growth through repeat clients and word-of-mouth trust—earned through consistency, accountability, and follow-through, not marketing.

Franjo’s Foundation

As projects grew in size and complexity, Franjo expanded its operational structure to match. Instead of chasing volume, the focus remained on capability, building stronger field leadership, tighter coordination, and more disciplined project controls.

During this phase, preconstruction became a true differentiator. Early involvement in planning, budgeting, and sequencing allowed Franjo to reduce uncertainty before construction began, improving outcomes for both clients and design teams.

This shift positioned Franjo as a contractor that doesn’t just react to projects—it helps define how they should be built from the start

Franjo’s Foundation

Franjo entered a period of major expansion across markets including automotive, retail, healthcare, office, hospitality, and adaptive reuse.

To support that growth, the company strengthened its self-performed capabilities and field execution model. By controlling key scopes in-house, Franjo improved schedule reliability, enhanced quality control, and reduced coordination gaps between trades.

This era also established long-term partnerships with national and repeat clients, including multi-location programs and complex, phased construction environments.

The work became larger, but the standard remained the same: deliver with precision, communicate directly, and own the outcome.

Franjo’s Foundation

Today, Franjo operates as a fully integrated construction organization with the ability to execute complex projects across multiple markets and delivery methods.

From adaptive reuse projects like large-scale office conversions and hospitality redevelopments, to high-volume programs such as 150+ ALDI stores and multi-site tenant rollouts, Franjo is trusted in environments where sequencing, coordination, and timing are critical.

Recent work—including award-winning adaptive reuse projects and multi-tenant redevelopment—reflects a continued focus on transformation, precision, and execution under pressure.

The approach is simple: align early, build smart, and deliver without compromise.

Lines of Business

Franjo Specialty Group

Self-performed trades providing greater control, improved coordination, and consistent quality across critical scopes of work.

Franjo Builders

Focused on efficient project delivery through experienced field leadership, strong coordination, and dependable construction execution.

Franjo Restoration

Dedicated to restoring and renewing structures with responsive service, quality workmanship, and attention to long-term performance.

Franjo Restoration

Dedicated to restoring and renewing structures with responsive service, quality workmanship, and attention to long-term performance.

Franjo Leadership

Frank Leonello

Chief Executive Officer Franjo Construction | FSG Managing Partner Franjo Builders

Frank is the “Fran” in Franjo and plays an active role in guiding the company’s overall direction. His work spans leadership, business development, estimating, and project oversight, keeping teams aligned across all areas of the organization. Over the past 25+ years, Frank has helped grow Franjo from a small family business into a multi-company construction group, while maintaining a focus on relationships, collaboration, and long-term partnerships.

Joseph Leonello Jr.

President Franjo Construction | FSG Managing Partner Franjo Builders

Joe is the “Jo” in Franjo and oversees day-to-day operations across the organization. His focus is on keeping teams aligned, projects moving, and work delivered the right way across all companies. With more than 24 years in the construction industry, Joe has played a key role in growing Franjo from a small family business into a multi-company contracting group, while maintaining a strong emphasis on consistency, accountability, and long-term relationships.