Foodservice & Restaurant Consulting
It’s no secret restaurants fail, notably within three years. When they do, it’s commonly for three reasons: poor financial management, inconsistent product and service, and inadequate menu offerings. Our restaurant consulting services can boost the odds of success. Why? We bring more than 35 years of experience owning, operating, growing, and selling successful foodservice concepts, which means that we know what works and what doesn’t.
- At the restaurant entry level, we analyze and compare key financial metrics with industry standards, including revenues, food and labor costs, operating expenses, and profits. We test operational assumptions and identify root causes of potential problems.
- At the intermediate level, for businesses with a preliminary track record, we assemble a targeted plan that presents solutions for identified impediments to growth potential.
- For more advanced foodservice businesses, we assess overall operational performance beyond financials, assessing marketing, menu, image and brand, and restaurant ambiance.
Regardless of the life stage of the restaurant, enlisting experienced restaurant consulting can be what it takes to enjoy long-term, sustained success. Contact Visa Business Plans by calling (888) 657-3515today.
Meet Marco Scanu
Visa Business Plans is led by Marco Scanu, a certified coach from the University of Miami with a globally-based practice coaching Fortune 1000 company executives, entrepreneurs, as well as professionals in four different continents. Mr. Scanu advises clients on turnaround strategies and crisis management.
Mr. Scanu received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Cum Laude) from the University of Florida and an MBA in Management from Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. Mr. Scanu was also a Visiting Scholar at Michigan State University under the prestigious H. Humphrey Fellowship (Fulbright program) with a focus on Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, and high-growth enterprises.
At present, Mr. Scanu is the managing partner and CEO at Visa Business Plans, a Miami-based boutique consulting firm providing attorneys and investors with business planning services in the areas of U.S. and Canadian immigration, SBA loans, and others.
Have Questions?
-
How do I start restaurant consulting with Visa Business Plans?
Call (888) 657-3515 or contact Visa Business Plans online to get started, regardless of what life stage your restaurant is in.
-
How much restaurant industry experience does the team have?
The team brings more than 70 years of combined experience owning, operating, growing, and selling foodservice concepts.
-
Does the consulting differ for new vs. established restaurants?
Yes. For new restaurants, the consulting focuses on establishing effective systems, processes, financial controls, and operating standards from the outset. For established restaurants, the consulting focuses on reviewing existing operations, identifying weaknesses and opportunities, and improving current systems and processes to strengthen efficiency, profitability, and overall performance.
-
Why do restaurants fail, and how does this consulting address it?
Restaurants commonly fail within three years due to poor financial management, inconsistent product and service, and inadequate menu offerings. Visa Business Plans' consulting targets these specific failure points with financial analysis and operational assessments.
stay in the know
Our most recent blogs
-
Buying an Existing Business for an E-2 Visa? Here’s What Investors Often Overlookread more -
La IA está elevando el estándar y hace que la revisión de experto sea más importante que nuncaread more
-
Nuestro cliente tenía 15 años de experiencia. ¿Por qué USCIS cuestionaba si estaba bien posicionado para impulsar su proyecto?read more
ProfitWise helps visa-holder entrepreneurs understand, plan, and grow smarter.