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When to Consider a Restaurant Consultant

Perhaps, revenue is up, yet profits are down. In that situation, what needs attention and, possibly, correction? There may be obvious factors, as well as not-so-obvious reasons, for why a business isn’t as healthy as is could be.

Would a fresh viewpoint and a level of expertise outside of your organization help, and possibly relieve an already full plate of obligations?

It may be useful to look deeply at the things you need help with that are beyond the capabilities of your current organization.

A restaurant consultant offers both, a big-picture perspective of a business and a deep dive into what is happening. This veteran of the hospitality industry produces an overall assessment of a concept and its culture, layers in surrounding market place conditions, and then provides a neutral point of view. With a completed, expert analysis, a consultant works alongside clients to assist with creating and building solutions for achievable and measurable results.

A consultant can bring a variety of things to your business:

• An unbiased assessment or mystery shop from a customer’s perspective.

• A deep diagnostic review of your company

• Expertise in specific areas of need.

• A resource for specific projects without the burden of an entire salary and benefits.

• Input on emerging markets and industry trends.

• New concept creation, development, and execution.

• Confidential discussions current opportunities as well as future plans and ideas.

• Time-sensitive project completions

• An accountability partner for your short and long-term business goals.

Bringing in a consultant can provide solutions to specific problems and assist with diagnosing issues that might not be easy to assess from inside the business. You can learn what the condition of your business is at a specific moment in time, define a path to improvement, and gain tools to sustain new approaches long after your engagement with a consultant has concluded. The return on investment is exponential—your business gains a trusted relationship it can rely upon for potential future needs.