How Our Restaurant Startup Consulting Supports New Restaurants
Our mission is to equip you with a complete suite of restaurant startup consulting services, empowering your restaurant to thrive from the ground up. We commit to fostering operational efficiency, culinary distinction, and financial robustness in your venture.
Vision and Status Assessment
The inception of a restaurant begins with a clear understanding of the entrepreneur’s vision and the current status of their venture. This initial stage involves a comprehensive review of whether a business plan is in place, the selection or possession of a location, the commencement of the design and construction processes, and considerations for inhabiting or transitioning into an existing restaurant space. This assessment is crucial for laying the foundation of what restaurant startup consulting services and tools that we can utilize to get your restaurant off to a great start.
Customized Consulting Solutions
Following the initial assessment, your restaurant startup consultant will craft a tailored package of consulting services and tools to align with the specific needs identified. This customization may encompass a financial review and projections, meticulous menu development and engineering, staff recruitment strategies, and optimization of the restaurant’s layout for efficiency. Additionally, advising on operational software, developing training programs, establishing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), reinforcing concept development, managing vendor relations, and providing branding support are integral components. Each element of our restaurant startup consulting is selected to fortify your business framework for robust operations. Whether you’re starting a restaurant in Seattle, Portland, or Chicago, we’re thrilled to put together a custom plan to make sure your business is a success.
Continual Support
In this final phase, we provide steadfast support and resources that are pivotal for the restaurant to operate with the sophistication of an established business. Your restaurant startup consultant will deliver ongoing coaching, tools, and services tailored to ensure a seamless opening. Our commitment extends beyond the launch, offering continual assistance as the restaurant navigates new operational challenges. This enduring support is designed to solidify the restaurant’s presence in the market and facilitate long-term success.
Restaurant Opening Tools
Interactive Opening Checklist
Our state-of-the-art Interactive Opening Checklist is your go-to resource. It covers every aspect of restaurant opening, from initial ideas to sourcing designers and builders, training, and finally, opening day. This tool allows you to assign tasks, request updates, and communicate with stakeholders seamlessly. You can visualize tasks as spreadsheets, Gantt charts, or cards, set deadlines, and customize it to align with your project and goals. With files, photos, and comments all in one location, you have complete control over your restaurant’s opening journey.