Consulting
Bring a high level of technical know how and food service industry expertise to your restaurant. The solutions we deliver pay for themselves in reduced costs and increased profitability.
Profit Plus™ Review
This food service consultation focuses on what every operator should know about managing the financial side of the restaurant. We explore internal bookkeeping systems, sales, cost of sales, gross profit, controllable expenses, occupancy costs, income before interest and depreciation and income before taxes.
Financing Options
As a restaurant owner, you are aware that there is a nonstop need for financing in the food service business. Our financial assistance consultation focuses on the opportunities that exist given your particular set of circumstances. Profit Plus has years of experience working with the U.S. Small Business Administration and other creative sources of financing to successfully access funding for restaurant owners.
Restaurant Marketing
Restaurant and food service marketing can increase visibility to the general public, attract new customers and boost sales revenues. Your restaurant menu is a key marketing document and must be strategically designed. Utilizing a marketing is an important element to running a successful restaurant. We’ll consult with you 1-on-1 to review your current marketing activities and share insights that will allow you to better use your marketing dollars.
Location, Leases and Real Estate
Whether you are a veteran restaurant operator or opening your first food service location, negotiating and documenting a well thought-out and fair lease is a vital early step. If you are in an existing lease, having a third party review is important as well. We have expertise on real estate, site location, lease negotiation and purchasing agreements that will benefit your business.
Business Planning
A business plan is essential for restaurants seeking any kind of financing in the food service business. It is absolutely imperative for a prospective restaurateur. By creating and keeping your business plan up to date you ensure you have a concise plan to drive your business forward. We will instruct you on business planning strategies specific to the restaurant industry.
Human Resources
The chief concern for food service managers remains human resources, a set of problems that embraces many facets. The restaurant industry has a long-running challenge of finding and keeping willing and talented workers. We’ll review the state of your human resources and advise you on best practices to improve moral, reduce turnover and properly control your labor costs and liabilities.
Navigating Regulations
Keeping abreast and on top of food service compliance issues; local, state and federal regulations, labor laws and upcoming government changes is an overwhelming responsibility of the restaurant owner. Let us advise you on how to effectively manage through the bureaucracy and rules so you can focus on the success of your business.
