Service 05 · Advisory
Expert answers, before the expensive mistakes.
Most business failures aren't bad luck. They're the wrong location, the wrong pricing, no systems, no cost control, and nobody willing to tell the owner the truth while there was still time to act on it.
AT A GLANCE
- Formats
- One off, project, or monthly retainer
- Sectors
- F&B, retail, education, healthcare, digital
- Best for
- Launching, stuck, scaling or bleeding
Sound familiar?
The outside voice that has seen it before
Inside a business, every problem looks like a staffing problem. From outside, it's usually pricing, or a location that was never going to work, or a menu with eleven items nobody orders tying up your kitchen.
We get into the numbers alongside you and build a plan you can execute on Monday morning, not a deck that sits in a drawer until the next crisis.
Sales are fine, profit isn't
Usually pricing, portion cost or a few products quietly losing money on every sale.
Everything feels like a staffing problem
Often it's missing systems. People can't follow a process that was never written down.
Busy, but cash is always short
Stock, credit terms and fixed costs that grew faster than revenue.
Ready to expand
Before outlet two, make sure outlet one works without you in it.
Where are you right now?
Pick your situation
Advice depends on where the business is. Choose the one that sounds most like you.
Launching
Opening something new
You have an idea, a location in mind and some capital. The cheapest time to fix a mistake is before the lease is signed.
What we look at
- Feasibility of the idea and the exact location
- Startup budget and break even point
- Pricing, menu or product range
- Hiring plan and first SOPs
Stuck
Busy, but not growing
Sales have flattened, margins are thin and every month feels the same. Something in the model needs to change.
What we look at
- Product and price level profitability
- Customer and channel analysis
- Cost base and supplier terms
- Marketing that is actually working
Scaling
Ready for outlet two, or a new city
The first location works. Now you need to know whether it works without you, and in another place.
What we look at
- Systems, SOPs and management structure
- Second site selection
- Funding the expansion
- Franchise or company owned
Bleeding
Losing money every month
Cash is going out faster than it comes in. Decisions in the next ninety days matter more than anything else.
What we look at
- Cash flow and runway
- Cut, keep or fix for every cost line
- Negotiating with landlords and suppliers
- Sell, restructure or close
What we advise on
Ten areas where outside eyes pay for themselves
Ways to work with us
Three ways to work with us
One off consultation
A single session on a single decision.
You leave with a direction, not a proposal.
- One focused session
- Your numbers reviewed beforehand
- Written summary of next steps
Project engagement
A defined problem with a defined end.
A launch, a restructure, an expansion, with a fixed scope and timeline.
- Scoped deliverables
- Weekly working sessions
- Implementation support
Monthly retainer
Ongoing advisory for growing owners.
We stay close to the numbers and you stay ahead of the problems.
- Monthly review of performance
- On call for decisions
- Quarterly planning
Fees for each format are on our service pricing page.
Running a restaurant?
Concept, location, menu engineering, food costing and launch, from a team that has franchised Pakistani food brands.
How advisory works
Free first call
You describe the problem. We tell you whether we can help and which format fits.
Numbers first
We review sales, costs and margins before giving any advice.
Site visit
Where it matters, we see the operation with our own eyes.
The plan
A short list of actions, ranked by impact, with owners and dates.
Follow through
We check progress and adjust, so the plan actually happens.
Common questions
Is the first call really free?
Yes. Thirty minutes, no obligation, and it is often enough to point you in the right direction.
Do you only work with restaurants?
No. Food and beverage is a big part of our work, but we also advise retail, education, healthcare, services and online businesses.
Will you work with my existing team?
Yes. The plan is built so your own people can run it, with our support where needed.
Can you help me find investors or partners?
Yes. Investment and partnership is one of our advisory areas, and our network includes investors and operators.
What does it cost?
It depends on the format. Fees are on our service pricing page.
Buyer I’m interested in buying a business
Seller I want to sell my business
Broker I am an intermediary / business broker