I will build your restaurant opening budget and timeline
About this Gig
Restaurant experience. Real numbers. A finished report you keep.
Opening a restaurant fails more often on the numbers than the food. I've been part of 80+ openings: line cook to VP of Operations, including launching Legacy Food Hall, 2nd-best new food hall in America.
Here's how it works: we talk first, then I build your numbers myself, live, inside The Launch Budget, an interactive opening-cost calculator calibrated to your concept from real benchmarks, not a template.
- Basic ($225): a 30-min call, then your Opening Budget Report (PDF): cost breakdown, budget vs. funds, highest-cost categories flagged.
- Standard ($395): a 60-min call. Everything in Basic, plus a dated 12-week Pre-Opening Timeline & Checklist built around your target opening date.
- Premium ($795): a 90-min call. Everything in Standard, plus a Staffing Plan: labor budget split across management, kitchen, and service, built from your numbers.
These are realistic estimates built from experience, not contractor bids. They're the numbers you plan around before you get real quotes.
Who it's for: first-time owners, second/third locations, and anyone wanting an experienced second opinion before signing a lease.
Service type:
Business launch consulting
Business type:
Startups
Industry:
Food & beverage
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Hospitality
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Other
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FAQ
Do I need to have a location already?
No. This works whether you're still evaluating a space or already have a signed lease — the earlier we talk, the more the budget can actually influence your decisions.
What is "The Launch Budget"?
It's an opening-cost calculator built specifically for independent restaurant owners, covering everything from buildout and equipment to opening inventory and pre-opening labor. We'll work inside it together during your call, and you keep full access to your completed budget afterward.
Will this tell me if my restaurant idea is a good investment?
This gives you a realistic, detailed opening budget and timeline based on real operational experience — the clearer picture that comes from that is exactly what lets you make a more informed decision, though it isn't formal financial or investment advice.
Do you work with any concept or cuisine type?
Yes. The core numbers — buildout, equipment, opening inventory, labor, timeline — apply across concepts. Tell me about your restaurant in the requirements and I'll flag anything concept-specific during our call.
Can I upgrade to a higher package later?
Yes — message me and we'll apply your Basic session toward a Standard or Premium package. ---

