CRCR takes a multi-dimensional approach to helping food service establishments succeed. From restaurants to corporate dining, we utilize our many years of experience as a hands-on operator (understanding your problems because we have been there), our problem-solving expertise from actually having to correct almost every situation imaginable in a restaurant, and insights we have learned along the way to help businesses optimize their initiatives for growth and profitability. We work with clients first by establishing a baseline for their situations. This is done by way of interviewing the principals, diagnosing the current enterprise’s health, assessing the utilization of resources, and developing and assisting in implementing strategies to meet business objectives. We are passionate about the restaurant industry and think outside the box to discover the potential in each situation.
BUSINESS EVALUATION
Many times business owners and operation are aware their business has a problem but struggle with identifying the cause and solutions needed to get the business back on track. We conduct a comprehensive feasibility study appraising key elements to measure the current health of the enterprise.
Such areas as:
- Current financial situation
- Operations assessment
- Marketing analysis
- Data management assessment
- Human Capital status
- Physical plant
- Purveyor relations
- Compliance
OPERATION
In the capacity of a restaurant consultant, our focus is on advising clients on improving efficiencies of all operational functions of their business where necessary. This includes improving existing systems, or developing and implementing new systems, creating/improving Cost Reduction Programs; all to optimize the business processes ultimately providing the client with a blueprint for a more efficient operating model and management systems.
Areas of focus:
- Improving organization of operating systems and processes
- Improving sales and marketing
- Marketing analysis
- Maximizing customer experience
- Turnaround/brand refresh
STRATEGIC PLANNING
The Covid-19 crisis has impacted so many aspects of the business world. Pre-Covid-19 business plans are mostly obsolete. In the strategic planning aspect of CRCR, we assist our clients with evolving their business plan and provide input on what aspects need to be adjusted for adaptation to the new post-Covid business environment. In order to extend the life span of the enterprise, we assist in developing/adjusting business plans to ensure all activities are working toward achieving common goals and that the business plan is on track with the owner’s vision. Solutions to not only survive but take the business to the next level.
Areas of focus (Evaluate pre-Covid business plan):
- Business culture
- Organizational goals
- Concept development
- Infrastructure
- Financial situation
- Growth strategies
RESEARCH
CRCR’s research provides an independent perspective, not only from a cursory look but from a granular analysis, on reliant industry data and situations. Our research supports operators, investors, manufacturers, and all other stakeholders in the industry. We help clients understand the trends that impact the industry such as shifting consumer purchasing behavior, new and expanding sales channels, current labor issues, new technologies just to name a few. CRCR also provides restaurant marketing studies. Through our research clients gain actionable insight, recognize inflection points that support their decision-making processes. Our research helps explain what is happening and uncover the reasons behind the “why”.
Our research covers:
- Consumer trends
- Operator confidence
- Industry benchmarks
- Tracking industry fundamentals
- Proprietary channel checks
- Monitor industry events
- Monthly reports in real-time news
- Client driven deep dives into corporations