Finding a Great Location
This takes years of experience to
determine what a good location is or not. There are many hidden factors
in selecting a location that it would be impossible for someone to know
with little, no, or just a few years of experience. Cromwell has a
combined 80 years of site location experience- Don't make a fatal
mistake- call us.
Financial Planning
Sure everyone
says they can write a business plan (you buy one for $50.00 in the
can), but very few people can write plans that are specific to your
restaurant. Our plans include the site selection process, demographics
to support the selection of a location as well as information on the
lease if the timing is right. We also include complete cost breakdowns
of all costs, down to the small wares. We even include construction
estimates with cost breakdowns based on the history of doing
restaurants all over the United States. Our business plans include
complete projections in great detail for as many years as the lender
will require. We can do ongoing balance sheets as well, if required by
the lender. Most restaurant consultants do not have any financial, or
accounting backgrounds, we do.
Operations and Accounting Experience
If
called in we are able to identify operational problems, which often
lead to accounting problems. It's amazing how many operators do not
know how to calculate their food costs properly, let alone be able to
figure out their true breakeven point. We have been guest speakers at a
national convention, speaking on this topic, telling people how to
figure a breakeven point. Having good food is really just the
beginning; you are starting a "business", not throwing a dinner party
every night. We can show you how to deliver good food, but more
importantly, how to do it profitably.
Building Sales
If
you are already in the business we can show you how to build your
existing sales, and how to cut costs. We have done dozens and dozens of
marketing plans, going back as far as 35 years ago. We can show you how
to market your restaurant for maximum bang for buck. We know what works
and what does not, do not be fooled with all of these marketing people
that call on you and try to convince you they have the latest and
greatest. We are time tested. We can save you a lot of money in
marketing.
Operation Manuals
The "bible" for running
your business. Too many would be restaurateurs try to get by without
one because they know everything anyway. Our manuals are the most
complete how to manuals ever created. They have everything from showing
how to prep every item in the restaurant to how to schedule your
employees, how to maintain your equipment, hire, and every other
function in between.
Lease Negotiations
We have done
more than a 100 ourselves. We know more than most attorneys when it
comes down to negotiating specific restaurant leases that need to
contain many different clauses for your protection than a "normal"
lease, if there is such a thing. Negotiating leases properly can save
your financial future particularly if you decide to sell the business.
I have seen many friends run into monumental problems with their
business just because the lease was not properly negotiated up front.
In some cases we have learned the hard way over the years. Let us pass
along what we have learned, and what only could be learned by the years
of experience that we have.
Restaurant Equipment
We
own a restaurant equipment company. We can buy from any food service
manufacturer in the world. We do business with over 100 of them. We
belong to one of the largest and most respected buying groups in the
country. We have earned a very good reputation nationwide, having been
in business for over 10 years. We pass along some of the savings we
enjoy to our customers. Most of our past clients still order equipment
from us as needed. Our relationships help us when it comes time to
develop new concepts. All of the latest equipment is shown to us, and
literally dozens of test kitchens are available to us to assist us in
developing the best and most efficient ways to deliver the right menu
item for you.
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