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We help successful and struggling restaurants achieve profitable growth.
DeVita & Hancock Hospitality Consulting: Tailored Solutions for Restaurant Excellence
At DeVita & Hancock Hospitality, we pride ourselves on offering a full suite of consulting services meticulously designed to meet the unique demands of the restaurant industry. Our team, composed of experienced professionals across various fields, brings a wealth of knowledge to support your restaurant’s growth at every stage—whether it’s concept creation, operational optimization, or enhancing profitability. We work closely with you to ensure that our strategies are not only tailored to your business goals but also deeply aligned with your brand’s vision.
Our Consulting Services Include:
- Concept Development & Design:
We partner with you to create innovative restaurant concepts and designs that capture market trends and resonate with your target audience. From crafting your initial vision to execution, we ensure that your concept reflects your brand identity and caters to the evolving tastes of your clientele. - Culinary Development:
Our culinary experts collaborate with your chefs and kitchen teams to craft menus that enhance the dining experience and support your business objectives. By balancing innovation with operational practicality, we ensure your offerings stand out in a competitive market. - Operational Efficiency:
We offer strategies and insights that streamline operations, improving workflows, service quality, and overall efficiency. Whether it’s refining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or optimizing labor models, we ensure your operations run seamlessly. - Business Analytics:
Leveraging data-driven insights, we help you uncover performance trends and customer behaviors. Our team empowers you to make informed decisions that fuel sustained growth and ensure long-term success. - Financial Modeling:
Our comprehensive financial modeling services provide critical insights into cost management, revenue forecasting, and profitability maximization. We work with you to ensure your restaurant is not only financially sound but positioned for continued growth. - Owner’s Representation:
Acting as your trusted advisor throughout the development process, we ensure that every aspect of your project aligns with your operational goals and is executed to the highest standard. - Staff Training & Customer Experience:
Our tailored training programs equip your team to deliver outstanding service, ensuring memorable guest experiences that foster customer loyalty.
Concept Development & Design: A Collaborative Approach to Success
Our concept development service is designed to create a seamless integration between your brand and the customer experience. We collaborate with key stakeholders—architects, interior designers, and kitchen equipment specialists—to bring your concept to life. From the front of house to the back of house, we ensure that every part of your restaurant is functional, efficient, and poised for both operational and guest success.
Our Services Include:
- Mood Boards: Visual inspirations that set the overall tone and style.
- Strategic Design Guidance: Aligning design with both your brand identity and operational needs.
- Space Planning & Layouts: Creating optimized floor plans and layouts for both functionality and guest comfort.
- FF&E Design: Furniture, fixtures, and equipment recommendations that enhance the overall concept.
- Guest Flow Studies: Assessing guest movement through the space to improve service and experience.
Culinary Development: Aligning Food & Beverage Strategy with Your Vision
We know that culinary development is at the heart of a successful restaurant. That’s why we focus on crafting food and beverage programs that are not only aligned with your brand’s vision but also designed for long-term operational success. Working alongside your team, we tailor menus to your kitchen’s capabilities while ensuring market relevance.
Our Culinary Services Include:
- Menu Strategy: Developing a cohesive menu structure that aligns with your brand and concept.
- Physical Space Considerations: Ensuring the menu is feasible within the constraints of your kitchen.
- Sourcing Guidance: Advising on sustainable and local sourcing to support your values.
- Training & Execution: Staff training to ensure consistent execution and high service standards.
Operations: Building Best-in-Class Execution
Operational excellence is critical to the success of any restaurant. We focus on building high-performing teams and developing systems that ensure operational efficiency. Whether improving an existing team or setting up new structures, we work with you to develop a foundation for long-term success.
Our Operations Services Include:
- Operational Efficiency: Crafting and refining SOPs and developing labor models.
- P&L Management: Offering oversight on financial statements to identify savings and optimize revenue.
- Vendor Sourcing & Pricing Strategy: Helping source vendors and establish pricing that balances profitability and guest satisfaction.
Business Analytics: Gaining Strategic Insights for Growth
In the restaurant industry, success comes from understanding your business deeply. Our business analytics service offers the insights you need to make data-driven decisions that optimize operations and enhance guest satisfaction.
Our Analytics Services Include:
- Guest Analysis: Understanding customer preferences to improve service and loyalty.
- Market & Trend Analysis: Keeping you informed of evolving trends and opportunities in the market.
- Custom Research: Tailored insights based on your specific needs to help guide strategic decisions.
Financial Modeling: Ensuring Operational and Financial Success
At DeVita & Hancock, we understand that financial health is at the core of a restaurant’s long-term success. Our financial modeling services cover everything from revenue projections to cost control, ensuring your restaurant is built for profitability.
Our Financial Services Include:
- Revenue Projections: Detailed forecasting based on concept and market potential.
- Custom Financial Pro-Forma: Tailored models that account for costs, staffing, and operational expenses.
- 5-Year Income Projections: Comprehensive income forecasting to guide long-term financial planning.
Owner’s Representation: Expert Guidance Through Development
We provide owner’s representation services that ensure your project is managed with expertise from start to finish. We offer insights based on extensive industry experience, working alongside architects and designers to ensure your restaurant operates efficiently and profitably.
POS Systems: Enhancing Efficiency with Clover POS
To streamline operations, we’ve partnered with Clover POS to offer a fully integrated point-of-sale system designed for the restaurant industry. Clover POS offers solutions that enhance both front and back-of-house operations, ensuring efficient order management, real-time inventory tracking, and seamless payment processing. With features like detailed analytics and customizable reporting, Clover helps you run your restaurant with increased accuracy and profitability.
Training: Investing in Your Team for Long-Term Success
We believe that a restaurant’s success hinges on its people. Our specialized training programs ensure your team is equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to deliver exceptional service. From hiring strategies to leadership development, we work to cultivate a team that is aligned with your values and committed to hospitality excellence.
Full-Service Social Media Marketing and Web Design
In today’s digital age, building a strong online presence is critical to the success of any restaurant. DeVita & Hancock Hospitality, in partnership with Azul Marketing, offers a full range of social media marketing and web design services, designed to boost your brand visibility and engage your audience. With a focus on driving results, we help you develop a cohesive digital strategy that aligns with your business goals.
Our Social Media & Digital Marketing Services Include:
- Brand Identity Development
We help you craft a distinctive brand identity that resonates with your target market. Our services include logo design, visual aesthetics, and defining your brand’s unique voice to ensure a consistent and memorable presence across all platforms. - Social Media Marketing
We develop tailored social media campaigns that increase engagement, attract more customers, and grow your restaurant’s online community. This includes creating and scheduling content, influencer partnerships, and paid advertising campaigns across platforms like Instagram and Facebook. - Email & Direct Marketing
Using Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) strategies, we can expand your reach by targeting local customers with cost-effective, customized direct mail campaigns. This method ensures that your promotions and special offers get into the hands of potential diners in your immediate area, driving traffic to your restaurant.
Web Design & Development
Your restaurant’s website is often the first interaction a potential guest has with your brand. We design visually compelling, easy-to-navigate websites that capture your brand’s essence and provide seamless functionality, whether for online ordering, reservations, or menu browsing. Our SEO-optimized sites ensure your restaurant ranks higher in search results, bringing in more traffic.
Our Web Design & Digital Services Include:
- Responsive Web Design: Custom, mobile-friendly websites optimized for all devices.
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Improving visibility on search engines and attracting organic traffic to your website.
- Content Creation & Strategy: Engaging content that aligns with your brand and resonates with your audience.
- Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Advertising: Optimizing ad spend to drive high-conversion traffic and grow revenue.
In conclusion, DeVita & Hancock Hospitality offers end-to-end consulting services designed to address the unique needs of the restaurant industry. We provide the expertise, tools, and strategies required to ensure your restaurant’s success, from concept development through to financial modeling and operational efficiency. We look forward to partnering with you on your journey to restaurant excellence.
