Assess the concept
Review the market, target guests, concept and investment priorities.
Deliverables
Concept brief and a list of decisions and risks to resolve.
Restaurant Opening
Prepare your restaurant opening, stage by stage.
A defined plan for investors and founders, from concept assessment to a team ready for service.
Opening stages and deliverables
Plan the operation
Define production flow, service model, kitchen zones and responsibilities.
Deliverables
Operational layout recommendations and an implementation plan.
Review equipment
Review equipment requirements against capacity, workflow and menu needs.
Deliverables
Equipment recommendations and specifications for supplier quotations.
Develop the menu and costs
Build the menu, standard recipes, portion sizes and food-cost calculations.
Deliverables
Menu, agreed recipe sheets and costing tools.
Recruit and train the team
Define roles, support recruitment and train the team on agreed standards.
Deliverables
Role briefs, staffing recommendations, SOPs and training sessions.
Test and prepare to open
Run product trials, review readiness and resolve operational gaps.
Deliverables
Trial findings, readiness checklist and an opening action plan.
A scope agreed before work begins
The proposal specifies selected stages, deliverables, on-site days, responsibilities, schedule and follow-up. Services are included only when listed in the signed agreement.
Costs and responsibilities outside the consulting scope
Construction, equipment purchases, permits, third-party certification, staff salaries, travel and accommodation are separate unless expressly included in the proposal. Consulting does not guarantee commercial results or replace required approvals.
How fees are determined
The quotation depends on the scope, location, duration of on-site work and agreed deliverables. Any travel or third-party costs are identified in the proposal.
Discuss opening a restaurantWhat happens after you contact us?
Review your needs
Share the location, concept, stage and priorities.
Initial discussion
Clarify the requirements and the support needed.
Written proposal
Review the scope, fees, responsibilities and timeline before starting.