The Method
7-Phase Launch Playbook
Every restaurant opening is a sequence problem. Miss a phase, pay for it later. This is the system.
Concept & Strategy
Before you spend a dollar on build-out, we define exactly what you're building and why it wins in your market.
Deliverables
- Brand identity and positioning
- Competitive landscape analysis
- Target demographic profile
- Location viability assessment
- Concept deck for investors
Funding & Finance
The numbers that get you funded. Pro forma models built from real venue data, not templates downloaded from the internet.
Deliverables
- 12-month pro forma P&L
- SBA packet preparation
- Investor deck and one-pager
- Use of funds breakdown
- DSCR and breakeven analysis
Design & Construction
Space planning, kitchen layout, bar design, permits, and contractor coordination. I've built out 10 venues. I know what goes wrong.
Deliverables
- Space plan and flow design
- Kitchen and bar layout
- FF&E specification
- Contractor coordination
- Permit and compliance tracking
Program Development
Menu engineering, cocktail R&D, vendor sourcing, and pricing strategy. The product your guests actually experience.
Deliverables
- Full cocktail program (30-60 builds)
- Food menu with costing
- Vendor sourcing and negotiation
- Pour cost optimization
- Zero-proof program at parity
Operations Setup
POS configuration, SOP library, hiring plan, training systems, and the daily operating rhythm that keeps you profitable.
Deliverables
- POS selection and configuration
- Complete SOP library
- Hiring plan and job descriptions
- Labor model and scheduling
- Insurance and compliance setup
Pre-Opening & Launch
The 30 days that define your first year. Staff training sprints, soft opens, media strategy, and the grand opening sequence.
Deliverables
- Staff training program
- Soft open execution plan
- Media and PR strategy
- Social media launch campaign
- Grand opening production
Ongoing Operations
Monthly P&L review, seasonal menu pivots, staff development, and continuous optimization. We stay with you after the doors open.
Deliverables
- Monthly financial review
- Seasonal menu engineering
- Staff training refreshers
- Competitive monitoring
- AI platform management
The Difference
Not a Binder.
Operator-Built
I'm not a consultant who reads about restaurants. I'm an operator who builds them. Barbary Belle is my current build. Everything I recommend, I'm doing myself right now.
AI-Powered
BarbaryCoastOS is 37 specialist AI engines trained on real venue data. Beverage costing, menu engineering, financial modeling, competitive intelligence. It runs 24/7 in your venue's name.
Ongoing
Most consultants hand you a binder and wish you luck. I deploy a system, train your team, review your P&L monthly, and update your platform quarterly. The engagement doesn't end at opening.
Engagement Models
Work With Us
Every engagement starts with a conversation. Here's how most clients start.
Beverage Audit Preview
A focused walkthrough of your current bar program. I'll identify the 3 biggest opportunities and tell you exactly what I'd fix first. No pitch, no pressure.
- Menu and pricing review
- Pour cost snapshot
- Revenue opportunity map
- Actionable recommendations
- No commitment required
Beverage Audit
Deep diagnostic on your beverage program. Full cost analysis, menu engineering, vendor strategy, and a written action plan you can execute immediately.
- Complete pour cost analysis
- Menu engineering with BCG matrix
- Vendor renegotiation strategy
- Staff training assessment
- Written action plan with priorities
AI Implementation
Your own BarbaryCoastOS deployment. AI-powered operations, automated reporting, and a knowledge base built from your venue's data. This is the future of restaurant consulting.
- Custom AI agent fleet
- Venue-specific knowledge base
- Automated P&L monitoring
- Recipe and inventory engine
- 30 days post-launch support
- Ongoing platform updates
Monthly Retainer
Ongoing strategic partnership. Monthly P&L review, seasonal menu pivots, staff development, and direct access to me and the platform.
- Monthly financial review
- Seasonal menu updates
- Staff training sprints
- Platform access and updates
- Priority response
- Quarterly strategy sessions
Start Here
The first call is free.
Tell me what you're building. I'll tell you exactly how I can help, what it costs, and whether it makes sense to work together.
Book a Discovery Call