Welcome to Restaurant Edge Consulting
Consulting Packages
At Restaurant Edge Consulting, we help restaurant operators simplify operations, control costs, and grow profitably. With decades of experience—from managing McDonald’s and Pizza Hut to founding CrepeMaker and building 32 franchise units and Developing Recipe-Costing Software—I’ve been in your shoes. These packages are designed to give you clear solutions, not hours on a clock.
For independent restaurants and first-time operators
Includes:
- Operational assessment of your restaurant
- Recipe costing setup & guidance with Recipe Costing software
- Menu pricing strategy to maximize profit per plate
- Access to vendor and supplier cost-saving network
- One monthly check-in call (60 minutes)
$1,250/monthly retainer
For established operators ready to improve margins and scale
- Full menu engineering & sales mix optimization
- Local marketing and brand positioning strategy
- Staff training frameworks for hiring, onboarding, and retention
- Operations playbook with templates and best practices
- Restaurant Concept Visualization – using AI design tools (VEO 3, MidJourney, Nano Banana) we create a live mock-up of your restaurant. See your layout, customer flow, and design before you remodel or build.
- Bi-weekly strategy calls
- Priority email & phone support
$2,750/monthly retainer
Sometimes a fresh set of eyes makes all the difference. During a focused 1-hour visit to your restaurant, I’ll walk your space, listen to your goals, and share practical ideas to improve flow, efficiency, and guest experience.
It’s a hands-on session designed to uncover opportunities you might be missing and give you clear, actionable steps to move your business forward.
$500/day + travel
For independent restaurants and first-time operators
Includes:
- Operational assessment of your restaurant
- Recipe costing setup & guidance with Recipe Costing software
- Menu pricing strategy to maximize profit per plate
- Access to vendor and supplier cost-saving network
- One monthly check-in call (60 minutes)
$1,250/monthly retainer
For established operators ready to improve margins and scale
- Full menu engineering & sales mix optimization
- Local marketing and brand positioning strategy
- Staff training frameworks for hiring, onboarding, and retention
- Operations playbook with templates and best practices
- Restaurant Concept Visualization – using AI design tools (VEO 3, MidJourney, Nano Banana) we create a live mock-up of your restaurant. See your layout, customer flow, and design before you remodel or build.
- Bi-weekly strategy calls
- Priority email & phone support
$2,750/monthly retainer
For operators preparing to expand or franchise
- Franchise readiness assessment (operational, financial, legal)
- Franchise operations roadmap
- Expansion strategy & location growth planning
- Access to my trusted network of legal, construction, and supply chain experts
- Advanced Concept Visualization – full AI-powered design and simulation of your restaurant or franchise unit. Just like the McDonald brothers tested their kitchen flow, we’ll model your food preparation, service, and customer experience virtually before you invest.
- Weekly advisory calls
- Fractional COO-style guidance for long-term growth
$4,250/monthly retainer
Consulting Packages
Let’s discuss your restaurant’s challenges and goals in a free discovery call. Together, we’ll decide which plan is the best fit for you.
AI Restaurant Visualization
Design and test your restaurant before you build.
At Restaurant Edge Consulting, we use cutting-edge AI tools to help you see, test, and refine your restaurant concept before you spend a single dollar on construction or remodeling. Inspired by how the McDonald brothers laid out their first kitchen to perfect flow and efficiency, we bring the same approach to modern restaurant design.
What It Is
- Visualize your layout and design before committing to blueprints
- Simulate customer flow and staff movement for maximum efficiency
- Preview branding, signage, and ambiance with photorealistic visuals
- Test kitchen prep flow and service speed virtually before opening day
How It Helps You
- Avoid costly mistakes during construction or remodeling
- Optimize food prep and service flow
- Improve guest experience from day one
- Present investors and stakeholders with a clear vision of your concept
- Move from idea → operation with confidence
How It Works
- Discovery Call – We learn about your concept, goals, and space
- AI Mock-Ups – Our AI design team builds photorealistic renderings and flow simulations
- Walkthrough – You experience a live virtual preview of your restaurant in operation
- Refinement – Adjust layout, design, or flow before construction begins
Pricing
Standalone Project: Starting at $5,000 (one-time)
Included in Growth & Scale Plans: at no additional charge
Get Started
Let’s build your restaurant before the walls go up. Book a discovery call today to see how AI visualization can save you time, money, and stress—while setting you up for success.
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At Restaurant Edge Consulting, we help restaurants sharpen their competitive edge with smart strategies, efficient operations, and innovative marketing.
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- 80 NE 16 Strret Homestead, Florida 33030
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
