Services

Startup Consulting

Before you commit savings to a lease and equipment, we help you answer the big question: will this shop work, here, at this budget? You get a clear picture of the market, the location and what it really costs to open.

• Market and competitor scan for your area
• Location assessment and what to look for in a lease
• Startup budget: build-out, equipment, opening inventory and working capital
• Menu concept with pricing and food-cost targets
• Equipment list and supplier recommendations
• A go / no-go summary with recommended next steps

Best for: First-time owners with an idea and a budget who want to decide whether — and where — to open.

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Turnkey Opening

Opening a shop means juggling designers, contractors, equipment vendors, suppliers, hiring and training — all at once. We run the opening as one coordinated project with you, so decisions get made on time and nothing falls through the cracks.

• Opening timeline and project plan
• Brand, signage and storefront design coordination
• Counter and kitchen layout planned around your workflow
• Build-out and equipment procurement coordination
• Supplier set-up and opening inventory
• Hiring plan, staff training and standard operating procedures
• Soft launch and grand opening plan

Best for: Owners who want an experienced partner managing the opening day-to-day.

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Concept Development

A great shop is more than a menu copied from down the street. We help you shape a concept with a clear identity — the right products, the right price points and a brand your guests remember — built on an operating model you can actually run.

• Concept positioning and target guest
• Signature items and overall product mix
• Pricing and margin model
• Brand direction: name, look and story
• Operating model: hours, staffing and service flow

Best for: Owners who want a distinctive shop, and existing operators planning a new brand.

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For shops that are already open

Profit Turnaround & Operations Improvement

Many shops open with a good concept, then struggle with thin margins, rising costs or slow days. We start with a hands-on review of your numbers and your operation — menu, food and labor costs, pricing, workflow and marketing — then work with you to put a practical turnaround plan in place and track the results.

• Profit and loss review: where the money goes, and where it leaks
• Food cost and waste control: recipes, portions, purchasing and inventory
• Labor scheduling and staffing matched to your busy hours
• Menu engineering: keep the best sellers, fix or drop the rest, and price for margin
• Supplier and purchasing review to lower costs
• Workflow, service speed and consistency improvements
• Sales growth: local marketing, promotions, delivery platforms and online reviews
• A step-by-step action plan with clear targets, and follow-up to track results

How a turnaround works

1. Diagnose. An on-site visit plus a review of your sales, costs and operating data.
2. Plan. A prioritized list of fixes, starting with the changes that improve profit fastest.
3. Implement & track. We work alongside you and your team, and check the results until the improvements stick.

Best for: Owners of bakeries, tea shops, cafés and quick-service restaurants that are open but underperforming — or doing fine and want better margins and smoother operations.

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Ongoing Operations Support

The first year after opening is when good habits are built — or bad ones set in. Our monthly support keeps an experienced operator in your corner while you settle in and grow.

• Monthly performance and cost review
• Menu updates and seasonal items
• Staff training refreshers
• Local marketing and online presence check-ins
• Planning for a second location when you're ready

Best for: Newly opened shops in their first year, and existing shops that want to improve.

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