Improving margins, product mix, and operational performance in restaurants already open — with structured analysis that finds what the floor can't see.
04 – FLAGSHIP SERVICE
Most restaurant operators know something is off before they can articulate exactly what. Food cost feels high but the menu is priced where the market expects. Labor is a problem but cutting hours affects service. Some items sell well and others don't, but no one has done the math on what that actually means for the P&L.
These are solvable problems — but they require a structured analysis of menu mix, item-level cost, pricing architecture, and labor structure to untangle. The interactions between these elements are what make restaurant economics complex. Understanding them clearly is what makes improvement possible.
HOW WE APPROACH IT
We evaluate the full operational and financial picture — not just the P&L, but the item-level data, the pricing logic, the labor structure, and the cost of goods at the ingredient level. What we're looking for is the specific changes that will move profitability meaningfully, ranked by impact and practicality.
"The goal isn't a list of things to think about. It's a prioritized roadmap of actions that change the financial performance of the business."
This engagement is right for operators who have been open long enough to have real data — typically six months or more — and who have identified a performance gap between where they are and where the business should be. It's also the appropriate engagement for operators who are preparing for growth and want to stabilize the financial foundation of their existing operation before expanding.
The Full Turnaround tier is structured for operations requiring more significant structural improvement — where the financial challenges are more fundamental and the solution requires ongoing implementation support alongside the analysis.
ENGAGEMENT LEVELS
Profitability Audit
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Audit
Menu engineering, item-level cost analysis, and pricing review. A focused engagement with clear, actionable findings. The right starting point for operators who need clarity on where the opportunities are before committing to a larger engagement.
Profit Optimization Program
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Full Program
Full financial and operational review covering food and beverage cost, labor model, vendor strategy, and menu architecture. Delivered with a prioritized implementation roadmap. The standard engagement for operators serious about improving profitability across the operation.
Full Turnaround Strategy
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Turnaround
A multi-month engagement for operations requiring significant structural improvement. Combines deep financial analysis with operational redesign and ongoing implementation support through the execution of the recovery plan.
Profitability engagements are scoped based on the depth of analysis required and the operational complexity of the restaurant. Turnaround engagements include a monthly retainer component for ongoing implementation support. The ranges below reflect typical investment levels at each tier.
Expert restaurant concept development for lasting impact.
Comprehensive financial modeling to maximize returns.
Innovative bar program design for standout experiences.
