Services



FOOD & BEVERAGE BUSINESS CONSULTING

Our food businesses began with a dream, just like you! We have made costly mistakes so you don’t need to. We know operating costs are high in this competitive environment and some mistakes should be avoided at all cost. This is why we are here to hold your hand and walk you through this entire business set up.

Location Sourcing & Evaluation – Our consultants will assist you in identifying viable locations for the proposed concepts. Scope of work includes, and not limited to:-

  • Conduct on-site visits to the identified location
  • Establish the primary & secondary catchment zone
  • Provide an analysis on the dominant demographic and lifestyle groups within the primary catchment zone
  • Determine the profile and size of the targeted groupsIdentify and review the competition within the primary catchment zone
  • Determine over-crowded categories and under-served restaurant concepts within the primary catchment zone
  • Provide a report and valuation of equipment and infrastructure in the event of a takeover of an existing restaurant business
  • Providing a financial projection based on the findings
  • Negotiate with landlords

 

Menu & Recipe Development – We love food as much as you do! Nothing beats great food, served with passion. We will help you design and create menu and recipes that is in line with the chosen concept. Deliverables include but not be limited to:-

  • Kitchen Manual covering pictorial recipes with detailed ingredient specifications and amounts, portion sizes, detailed preparation and cooking methods to ensure consistency across the entire kitchen
  • Ingredient supplier sourcing and order guide
  • Detailed Recipe Costing and Gross Profit Analysis


Recruitment and Training – The challenge in all F&B establishments is hiring the correct people. Your staffs are the heart and soul of the entire business and the level of food / service satisfaction is determined by the competency of the people. As part of our consulting services, we offer:-

  • Advertising via various media platforms
  • Word of mouth
  • Screening and Interviewing candidates
  • Training of selected candidates
  • Evaluation and appraisal


Standard Operating Procedures – The only way to ensure consistency in both the front and back of the house is to develop a standard operating procedure so everyone knows exactly when to do what and how to do it properly. Our consultants will customize the work processes and document it so that you have an employee manual that can be used as part of your ongoing training and re-training curriculum. You can expect the following:-

  • Standard Kitchen Operating Procedures covering : Pre-opening / Closing shift Checklist
  • Kitchen Supply Order Form
  • Cleaning Schedule
  • Food Quality Checklist
  • Individual ingredient stock card
  • Weekly Checklist
  • Monthly Checklist
  • Weekly Kitchen Rooster
  • Kitchen Equipment and Supplies Specifications
  • Equipment Training and Maintenance Procedures
  • Food Handling and Safety

 

JAPANESE RAMEN FRANCHISING / START-UP

Japanese ramen flows in our blood. In fact, the entire consulting business evolved from our first Japanese Ramen Shop – Men Tei, whom was set up and managed by our principal consultant, Jason Lim. Our ramen consulting footprints are establishing regionally, with Kyodai Ramen in Jakarta, Indonesia. More regional projects are in the pipeline so stay tuned via our blog or our facebook page.

If you are exploring Japanese Ramen as your entry into the F&B business, or is considering a franchise, talk to us first. We will love to share with you what we have learn over the years about the Japanese ramen business.

 

RESTAURANT BRANDING & MARKETING

Our restaurant branding and marketing services include:-

  • Brand story development
  • Logo design
  • Corporate identity / guidelines
  • Through-the-line marketing strategy
  • Implementation / Execution including print ads, website design, email & sms blasts.

 

SOCIAL MEDIA FOR RESTAURANTS

Got a restaurant and wonder how to leverage of social media like facebook, twitter, foursquare, youtube, etc to engage, influence and build customer loyalty?  We love to do:-

  • Facebook page and fans acquisition campaigns
  • Generating traffic to your restaurant’s website
  • Social media marketing strategies and campaigns
  • Blogsphere Influences
  • Online food reviews and critics