The bar at Domenic’s with its lit back-bar shelves

Services

Restaurant, bar & nightclub consulting services

From the first sketch of a concept to a venue that needs a fresh start. Choose a single service or combine them into one engagement.

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Concept Development

New restaurant, bar, nightclub and food concepts, positioning and theme.

  • Market & site read
  • Positioning
  • Menu & beverage direction
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Operations & Systems

FOH/BOH workflow, staffing structure and SOPs that hold up on a busy night.

  • On-site service assessment
  • Workflow & layout
  • Staffing structure
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Financial Performance

Food, beverage and labor cost control, P&L review and pricing.

  • P&L review
  • Menu engineering
  • Food & beverage cost control
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Menu Engineering & Design

Menu engineering, pricing and menu design that sell your most profitable items.

  • Recipe costing
  • Menu engineering analysis
  • Pricing strategy
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Beverage Program

Bar and nightclub program design and liquor cost management.

  • Program design
  • Menu & pricing
  • Bar layout & speed
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Restaurant Opening

A restaurant opening consultant for layout, vendors, hiring and launch.

  • Layout & equipment review
  • Vendor selection
  • Critical path & budget
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Turnaround Consulting

A clear-eyed plan for underperforming or struggling venues.

  • Rapid assessment
  • Cash & cost triage
  • Recovery plan
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Staff Training

Service standards, management coaching and training systems.

  • Service standards
  • Front-of-house training
  • Management coaching
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Licensing & Compliance

Guidance through permits, liquor licensing and compliance.

  • Process mapping
  • Application organization
  • Operating compliance
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Cheers to what’s next

Not sure where to start?

Most engagements begin with an assessment. Tell us about your venue and we’ll suggest the right mix.

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