Restaurant performance advisory

Build a More Profitable, More Predictable Restaurant.

Hospitality Systems helps restaurant operators improve profitability, control costs, and optimize operations through practical performance systems grounded in real-world economics.

Designed for independent restaurants and multi-unit operators seeking operational clarity and financial control.
Profitability Engineering Cost Discipline Operational Control

Performance improvements you can measure.

Most operators discover multiple improvement opportunities quickly once contribution, cost variance, and labor alignment are measured.

+2–8 pts
Margin improvement opportunities identified
3–10%
Food cost leakage reduction opportunities
5–15%
Labor efficiency opportunity via alignment
7–21 days
Typical implementation window for core systems

Most performance challenges are not visible — but they are measurable.

Restaurants often operate with hidden inefficiencies: high-volume items delivering weak margins, cost fluctuations eroding profitability, and labor misalignment during peak demand.

  • Popular items delivering weaker-than-expected margins
  • Gradual margin erosion from vendor cost fluctuations
  • Portion variability impacting profitability
  • Labor misalignment during peak demand periods
  • Pricing decisions built on intuition vs contribution

The systems that define restaurant performance.

Hospitality Systems installs practical operating systems focused on financial control and execution consistency.

Profit Systems

Menu engineering, contribution margin modeling, pricing structure, and revenue optimization.

Cost Control Systems

Food cost variance, purchasing discipline, vendor impact analysis, and waste reduction frameworks.

Operations Systems

Labor efficiency, throughput optimization, workflow design, SOP & service standards.

Structured engagements designed around measurable outcomes.

Start with a diagnostic snapshot, then expand into deeper financial analysis and ongoing margin protection.

Menu Profitability Analysis

$497

Item-level profitability mapping, contribution ranking, pricing signals, and a corrective roadmap.

Ideal entry engagement • 3–5 business days

Full Food Cost Calculation

$997

Recipe-level costing, portion validation, theoretical margins, and sensitivity insights across your menu.

Cost visibility build • 5–10 business days

Local Competitor & Price Analysis

$697

Competitive pricing comparison, market positioning, and pricing recommendations by category.

Market intelligence report • 5–7 business days

Food Cost Optimization

From $997

Variance detection, portion discipline, vendor impact analysis, and leakage reduction frameworks.

High ROI control system • 1–2 weeks

Labor Efficiency Optimization

From $997

Align staffing with demand and throughput. Reduce chaos, improve coverage, protect margins.

Operations + economics • 1–2 weeks

Operations Performance Audit

From $1,497

Comprehensive diagnostic of workflow, service speed, bottlenecks, and execution inconsistency.

Premium diagnostic • 1–3 weeks

Systems & SOP Design

From $997

Build repeatable service standards, training systems, and operational controls.

Consistency at scale • 2–4 weeks

Cost Optimization & Monitoring

$2,497 + $497/mo

Full costing + vendor strategy + ongoing monitoring to detect cost drift and protect margins monthly.

Upfront systems build + monthly margin protection

Performance Partner Program

From $1,500/mo

Ongoing optimization, monitoring, and advisory support for disciplined operators.

Monthly retainers • limited capacity

Prefer a quick starting point?

Take the 2-minute Profitability Score. You’ll receive a score band, a short interpretation, and a recommended next step.

A structured approach to measurable improvement.

Simple process. Real outcomes. No hype.

STEP 1

Assess

Score your operation and establish the highest-impact gaps.

STEP 2

Diagnose

Measure contribution, variance, and labor alignment to locate leakage.

STEP 3

Implement

Install practical systems and templates your team can follow.

STEP 4

Optimize

Track outcomes, refine drivers, and protect margin over time.

Clear pricing. Flexible engagement.

Choose a starting point. Add deeper analysis or ongoing monitoring as needed.

Menu Profitability Analysis

$497 one-time

Low-friction diagnostic designed to uncover immediate menu profitability opportunities.

  • Item-level profitability snapshot
  • Contribution ranking & pricing signals
  • 10-item Fix / Push / Reposition list
  • 30-minute review consultation

Cost Optimization & Monitoring

$2,497 upfront

Build the cost system, improve vendor economics, and monitor margin drift monthly.

  • Full Food Cost Calculation included
  • Vendor strategy & negotiation guidance
  • Cost reduction opportunity plan
  • Monthly variance monitoring
  • Margin drift detection & recommendations
Ongoing monitoring: $497 / month. Cancel anytime after initial 60 days.

One-time add-ons (optional)

These can be purchased standalone or attached to any engagement.

Local Competitor & Price Analysis

Competitive pricing comparison, category positioning, and pricing recommendations by market.

Investment: $697 one-time

Systems Build (Menu + Cost + Labor)

Deeper review with implementation roadmap, templates, and training support.

Investment: $1,997 one-time

Tools

Quick diagnostics designed to create clarity — fast.

Restaurant Profitability & Performance Score

Takes less than 2 minutes. You’ll receive a score band, interpretation, and recommended next step.

Profit Expansion Calculator

Estimate annual profit opportunity across pricing, cost discipline, and labor alignment.

Note: Calculator outputs are estimates for decision support, not guarantees. Final outcomes depend on execution, menu mix, cost structure, and operating discipline.

Schedule a Systems Consultation

Tell us your current state. We’ll recommend the most rational next step.

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Prefer to start with a diagnostic?

Start with Menu Profitability Analysis, then add deeper food-cost work or monthly monitoring if needed.


Menu Profitability Analysis
$497
Full Food Cost Calculation
$997
Monitoring Program
$2,497 + $497/mo
If you want the fastest path to margin protection, ask about Cost Optimization & Monitoring.